TROTTING.

Otago Witness, Issue 3886, 4 September 1928, Page 56

TROTTING.

FIXTURES. September B.—New Brighton T.C. September 15. —Wellington T.C. October 6.—Methven T.C. October 15, 17.—Auckland T.C. October 22. —Oamaru T.C. October 20. 22.—Greymouth T.C. November 6,8, 9.—Metropolitan T.C. November 17, 21.—Otahuhu T.C. November 24.—Wellington T.C. November 29, December I.—Forbury Park T.C. December I.—Waikato T.C. December B.—Cheviot T.C. December 15, 17. —New Brighton T.C. December 26.—Gore T,C. December 26. —Ashburton T.C. December 26, 27.—South Wairarapa T.C. December 26, 27.—Westport T.C. December 27, 29, 3L —Auckland T.C. December 29.—Winton T.C. December 31.—Inangahua T.C. January 1, 2.—Canterbury T.C. January 3. —Westland T.C. January 4. s.—Greymouth T.C. January 19.—Wellington T.C. January 24, 26. —Forbury Park T.C. February 1, 2.—Nelson T.C. < February 9.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. February 16.—Wellington T.C. February 23. —Kalkoura T.C. February 23. 27.—Otahuhu T.C. February 27, 28.—Invercargill T.C. March I.—Marlborough T.C. March 2.—Waikato T.C. March 6.— Manawatu T.C. March 9.—Timaru T.C. March 13.—Wyndham T.C. March 16.—New Brighton T.C. March 21, 23. —Northland T.C. March 23. —Thames T.C. March 21, 23.—Wanganui T.C. March 30. —Takaka T.C. March 30, April 1. —Hawera T.C. March 30. April 3.—N.Z. Metropolitan T.C. April 6.—Taranaki T.C. April 20.—Ashburton T.C. April 20.—Te Aroha T.C. April 27.—New Brighton T.C.

May 4. T.C. May 9. 11.—Forbury Park T.C. May 18.—Oamaru T.C. June 1, 3.—Hawke’s Bay T.C. June 1, 3. —Canterbury Park T.C. June B.—Ashburton T.C. June 22, 26.—Auckland T.C. TRACK TALK. By Adonis. LURE OF THE SADDLE. Very few riders of gallopers have fallen to the lure of the saddle so far as pacers are concerned, but it is surprising than the success attained by the few who have tried the different style of locomotion has not tempted others. An outstanding case in the Dominion at the present time is that of F. E. Jones, who is not only a capable rider of gallopers, but has a fine seat on a nacer, and has no superior in the handling of horses in mile saddle races. It is an education to watch Jones, who sits so still that he figuratively becomes part of his mount, and helps it to strike its best gait, his riding being in marked contrast to that of some horsemen who roll all over their mounts and impede rather than help them. The late Arthur Wilson, who was more closely associated with gallopers, occasionally took a mount on a pacer, and among the horses he handled capably were Adair and Menember. The winner of the trotting event at Wingatui on Saturday was handled by the hurdle horseman, J. Kerr, and his judgment was not the smallest factor in Maiwhariti’s win. Other riders of gallopers have at times been seen on trotting tracks, but their numbers are stirpiisingly small. A HAZE OF SUSPICION. The sentiments expressed by a gentleman at the annual meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club last week concerning the running of two horses brought a general echo of approval from his listeners. One of these horses on the second day of a meeting provided the most glaring reversal of form as compared with her first day’s, form that the writer has ever seen, and it was a reversal that was foretold by the huge increase in the support accorded to her. She quite obviously was running under a heavy haze of suspicion, and it was, to say the least, surprising that those connected with the mare were not given an opportunity of dispelling that haze. The public have the • right to regard the stipendiary stewards as their protectors in such a matter, but failure to ask a question of those under suspicion tends to a loss of faith. At the recent meeting at Addington the Tuning of two or three horses was questioned, but all that the public was told was the stereotyped “the explanation was* accepted.” There is a stigma attached to the owner, the trainer, and the driver of a horse whose running is questioned, and it is only their due, as well as the due of the public, that the nature of the explanation should be published. "What object is served by official reticence in this respect? THE NEW BRIGHTON MEETING. Although at time of writing the acceptances for the New Brighton meeting have not been received there is every indication that the fields will be good and

the racing interesting. The loose classes attached to the events do not cater for the best horses in the country, but there is a fair leavening of smart performers. In the Burwood Handicap backers will no doubt concentrate on Harvest Child, who won so well on the middle day of the big meeting at Addington, and who looks nicely placed on a 4.38 mark. Genuine and Bay Nut paced well at Addington, and they may follow Harvest Child in order of favouritism. Trimmer is in fine form, and he has every chance on a 2.48 mark , in the Wainoni Handicap, in "which Mate o’ Mine and Fight Ever will also be supported. If Great I riumph is started in the Dash Handicap he will be among the favourites, while Neerson and Mac Dillon will also carry heavy support. At the Timaru meeting in March Laplander stepped 2.16 2-5 to finish second to Okoura, and so is nicely placed on 2.17 in the Electric Handicap. He has been doing good work for F. G, Holpies, but he will need to be at his l>est io beat Jazolock and Sonoma Star Horses that will probably be fancied in the other races are Carclo, Nancy Bingen, Baron Bingen. Guide Ranzi, Dick Logan, Real Light, Nelson Ata, and Nelson Boy. COLOURS AND SENTIMENT. Among the subjects discussed at the annual meeting of the Forbury Park Club last week was that of colours, and the outcome of the discussion was a recommendation that a remit should be brought before the next "Trotting Conference suggesting the adoption of a uniform colour system. The barrier against such adoption has always been the natural sentiment of owners, who like to see their horses racing under their own jackets, but it seems only a question of time until that barrier will have to be broken down, and, as was pointed out at the meeting, the first step in the breaking-down process was taken by the conference when it decided that owners shou’d have the liberty of racing either in their own colours or those of their trainers. The average racegoer is entirely dependent on the colours carried by the horses to help him to follow the running of a race intelligently, but with colours being split into so many shades and tones as they are nowadays he is hopelessly confused. The remit will certainly have the unanimous backing of those who keep the sport going —the public.

IN SADDLE AND SULKY.

Handicaps for the New Zealand Cup are due to-day. Acceptances for the Wellington meeting are due to-morrow. Acceptances for the New Brighton meeting are due to-day. Celestial is not improving, and appears to be hopeless as a racing proposition. Black Admiral is coming on nicely, and a race or two will see him at his best. Lochree should pay his way in mile saddle races this season. He is striding out well in his work. Pet Lncanda is pacing attractively for J. J. Kennerley, and is in capital condition for snring meetings.

Sonoma Star goes well in saddle, and looks fairly well placed in the mile at New Brighton on Saturday. F..G. Holmes has. Nan Brent hitting out well, and the half-sister to St. Maura is ready to race at any time.

If Trimmer is driven with judgment in the Wainoni Handicap at New Brighton on Saturday, the others will find him a hard horse to beat.

Jean M'Elwyn is at the top of her fcim, and her name is certain to be included among the winners of big twomile races this season.

Theekla Boy is fairly smart when travelling in top gear, but is slow in working up to it, and consequently not a good pro-I-osition over short courses.

Cytheria was travelling well when she fell in her race on Saturday, and the Nelson Bingen mare should do well at the minor meetings later on.

If Nelson Ata would keep to a level gait, in the Autumn Handicap at New Brighton on Saturday the back-markers would never pet near him. J. M'Lennan, with ,11 wins and a deadheat, was the most successful horseman at meetings decided in Otago and Southland last season.

Granite City was started nine times last season, but not once did he finish in a place. The Logau Pointer gelding had a reputation at one time, but he has failed to live up to it. John Gilbert is never likely to get out of the loose-class races, as he has very little speed. The Dunedin owner. Mr J. Richardson, had him for a while, but he soon tired of him.

Bay Nut raced well at the Metropolitan meeting, and gave a glimpse of race-win-ning speed. He has been improved by the racing, and should show up prominently in his next outing. King paced an even race at Wingatui on Saturday, but lacked the dash .to take him up to the two leaders in the straight. His steadiness may carry him to a win on the country circuit. Dick Logan is striding out like an improved horse, and he looks certain to win -races this season. He is nicely pjaced in the Seaview Hand’cap at the New Brighton meeting on Saturday.

Sunfish has built up a lot lately, and the_ Sungod four-year-old looks in nice racing condition. When he was trained at Invercargill bj r A. M'Lellan he not only showed speed, but gave every indicationthat he would eventually stay well. „ Lord Bingen created a surprise at the New Zealand Cup meeting of 1926 by winning the Riccarton Handicap from 11 better fancied runners. Since then he has been placed only once, and he has lost some of his speed. Great Triumph will be among the favourites for any race he is started in at the New Brighton meeting on Saturday. The Triumph four-year-old gives every indication of developing into a high-clas performer. Harvest Child won so well at the Metropolitan meeting that he is sure to be fancied for the Burwood Handicap on Saturday. Now that he has proved himself a good horse he will not be allowed to go out a big outsider again. The black pacer Wallace Mac looks well after his long spell, and he has been put into work aga’n. He is useful in saddle races of 12 furlongs or over, but he is too slow in striking his top gait to win over shorter distances. After a good spell, 'Rose Marie has been put into work again by W. J. Tomkinson. Those who saw the Happy Voyage mare win at the Oamaru winter meeting are convinced that she will reach high-class company. Maxegin won his two races at the Metropolitan meeting so impressively that, he is certain to be fancied for the President’s Handicap at the Wellington meeting, the field for which will not be a strong one.

Brown Admiral, the five-year-old halfbrother to Black Admiral, is never likely to be as good as his well-performed relative, but he is capable of winning from the mark he is on at present. He looks ready to race.

The Author Dillon mare Lingfield, who has been put into work again, has not shown her true- form since she joined W. J. Tomkinson’s stable, but the Christchurch trainer has the patience to get her right. She is still on a good mark. C. S. Donald will have a big team racing at the Wellington meeting next week, and his prospects of winning at least one race are very bright. Real Light looks, like being one of the first to win for the stable.

The card for the Kurow Jockey Club’s snring meeting on October 6 contains two events for pacers and trotters —the Waitaki Handicap of a mile and a-half in barn, is and the Dash Handicap of a mile and a-quarter in saddle. Nominations are due on September 14. The Man-o’-War four-year-old Medusa is renorted to be in excellent condition for spring meetings, and if present intentions are adhered to she will be raced at the Wellington fixture next week. Medusa is a very promising pacer with both speed and stamina. The six-year-old gelding Athalone is reported to be doing good work, and he will be started at the Wellington meeting. He showed a lot of speed when he finished second to Real Light at the Forbury Park Club’s summer meeting last season, step ping eight seconds inside his handicap.

Arikitoa, who is one of the limit lot in the Novice Handicap at Wellington, is a four-year-old by Taraire from Red Cross, of whom great things are expected. If he inherits his sirens speed and stamina he should win good races, but he looks as though he will be slow in coming to his best gait. Sunspot did not pace kindly in his race on Saturday, and on two occasions went to a break. He showed tenderness in the off foreleg, and this may have been primarily responsible for what was a disappointing performance. The Sungod pacer will do much better; during the season.

Logan Princess, who is in the Belfast Handicap at the New. Brighton meeting on Saturday, was not started at all last season and only once the previous season,

winning the Washdyke Handicap at the South Canterbury Hunt Chib’s meeting. She is past the stage when she is likely to improve much.' . Sonoma Child', the winner of the Sapling Stakes last season, is in solid work and is striding out like an early winner. In the Belfast Handicap at Newßrighton on Saturday, however, he is giving away ground to some smart improvers, and they will probably set a pace that is beyond him. • Harold Lee, who may be raced at both the New Brighton and Wellington meetings, is a four-year-old gelding by Waverley, who has done all his racing on Southland tracks. At the Wyndham Club’s annual meeting last season he ran second ill the Novice Handicap to Musical Chimes, one of A. M'Lellan’s team, being beaten by a nose. He is credited with being a very much improved performer. Talent is in both the Bollard Handicap and the New Zealand Cup Trial at the Wellington meeting, but the chances a ?’ e that he will be harnessed un for the short-distance event, in which he is on the limit. He would probably find it beyond him to give starts to such good horses as Mate o’ Mine, King Pointer, and Jean M'Elwyn in the Bollard Handicap.

The “ luck of the game ” in the matter of winning when the track is fast is well illustrated by a glance at the handicaps at the Wellington meeting, Kingscraft being required to give King Pointer 24 yards. If both horses go to the post few will support the Quincey four-year-old to finish in front of the Southland pacer.

St. Lot, who was an acceptor for the trotting event at Wingatui on Saturday, died one day last week under circumstances which gave rise to the suspicion that she had been poisoned, and investigations are being made with the object of confirming or shattering that suspicion. St. Lot, who was a four-year-old by St. Swithin from Lou Tracey, was shaping fairly well. Erin’s Chance, who races in the same interests as the smart pacer John Dee moved out very smartly in his race at Wingatui on Saturday, and over the first half mile opened up a big gap. After that he came back to the field, and finished a behind the placed horses. The Erin’s King gelding will have to carry his speed much further if he is to win during the season. The New- Zealand Cup Trial Handicap, one oi the features on the Wellington Club’s card for the snring meeting, has drawn an excellent field of 17, no fewer than 11 of whom are Cup candidates. The race does not help backers much in the matter of finding the winner of the New Zealand Cup for the reason that it is run over 10 furlongs, but it affords a much-appreciated opportunity to owners of smartening up their horses for the bjg event in November. Maiwhariti began very quickly in the Wingatui Trotting Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday, and running past the stand at the end of two furlongs he had made up about half of his handicap. He paced very fast going down the back, and after running up to within a length or t"wo of the leading bunch he was given a breather. Three furlongs from home he was taken up to Wilma Dillon, and it was a fine race home between the two horses. J. Kerr, who rode Maiwhariti. is a son of the Scottish trainer, D. Kerr, 'who until recently was in charge of Mr T. M'Math’s team at Riversdale. Wilma Dillon, who finished second to Maiwhariti at the Otago Hunt Club’s meeting, is an upstanding five-year-old by John Dillon, and A. M'Lellan will be unlucky if he does not win a stake with him early in the season. He showed a nice turn of speed when working out into the lead four furlongs from home, and if he had been allowed to open up a gap of a. few lengths instead of being eased up slightly as soon as he hit the front he might have been the winner. Apparently M'Lellan thought he had the field beaten and did not know that the back-marker Maiwhariti, was just in behind him at that stage. The feature of Wilma Dillon’s was, however, the way in which he fought every yard up ■ the straight with the . more seasoned and speedier winner..

CANTERBURY DOINGS.

By Observer. The work on the Riccarton tracks has been of only moderate interest during the past week, but with the spring meetings drawing near, things will liven up very soon. The circuit will open, as usual, at Ashburton, and from what can be learned a number of our trainers will have horses racing there, also at Geraldine a. -week later. A few of them contemplate doing Kurow, and there will be a strong contingent for the Dunedin meeting. These meetings will help to make the track work of interest during the next few’ weeks. The three-year-olds Full Feather and Swoop Along and the four-year-old Quarterdeck, who will represent Sir George Clifford at the Wanganui Jockey Club’s spring meeting, are training on well, and they should be in good order for their northern engagements. Full Feather showed smart form in a couple of his races last season. He has furnished a lot since the autumn, and his recent track work suggests that he will win some good stakes this season. He will make his first appearance in the Wanganui . Guineas, while he may be a starter in the Eclipse Stakes on the second day. His two mates on the northern trip will compete in hack events. Quarterdeck demonstrated her usefulness last season, and she should be capable of further improvement. Sw’oopalong has not done much racing, but she gives promise of developing into a smart performer. It is probable that H. Cutts will take this trio north on Thursday. Footfall has done a lot of solid work lately, and he is in good condition to start on more, serious tasks. He looks more forward than he did at this period last year. It is probable he will have a race at Ashburton this month, but his programme after that is indefinite. If he goes on all right, he will play a prominent part in the settlement of the New Zealand Cup. Paperchase is striding ialong in good style, and shapes like earning big money in sprint events. Starshooter, Chide, and Quaecee, a trio of three-year-

olds in the same stable, are making excellent progress, and they will be worth keeping in mind for spring engagements, btarshooter made a creditable start by filling second place in the Cashmere Plate, while the other pair are smart gallopers. With imported Day Comet available to share the honours with Winning Hit, Sir George Clifford has no use for The Ace at the Stonyhurst Stud. He will do stud duty in the Ashburton district, Mr L. } lle , y ha . vin R secured a lease of him. Cnilusplay is getting through plenty of useful work, and what is of more importance, she is quite sound. Her brilliancy was never in doubt, and if jhe trains on she will make her name in sprint races this season. Noteworthy has not done much work lately, haying been on the easy list since lie won the Cashmere Plate on the first day oi the Grand National meeting. He hag resumed training, however, as he is to be got ready for the Dunedin Guineas next month. He should be able to run out a mile well. Sayonara and a three-year-old by 1 urple Spur from the Clarenceux mare Cuirasse have joined R. Longley’s team, x?. P re Pared for racing in Air H. Ensors colours. Sayonara has been on the scene for more than a year, as the result of a severe accident. It yas feared that this useful hurdler would be use.ess for further racing, but he has made a satisfactory recovery, and it is hoped that he will train on to win more races.

Mr P. Delargey has purchased the five-year-old gelding Valuator, by Rangitero from Heather, and he will go into J. B. I earson s stable when he arrives from Awapum. Valuator has not done much racing, but he has shown considerable thn}™! 6 aS n J, , lniper .- and ’s probable that he will be tried out for hurdle racing. will do his future racing in the colours of his trainer, J. B. Pearson, ™ 1.. a <^ l J lr ? d ! he Solferino gelding r S° lferite , Ilas been more or less “””™t “ d he “ “ . Sudden Storm is bowling along freelv in useful track work, and if she remains season S sho,,ld win « ood races this

Rotor is enjoying a short spell, which should do him good after the hard racing he has done lately. He will soon forTbe^Nm 1881 ! 011 as he is waDted nosshdv a ° r ber Ca y. n ’ val at Riccarton. he v a CUP caadldat e- Prior to that he may have one race, at North Canterbury. on Labour Day. vauter Battle Colours is working along quietly the next tin e ’* m ” Ch - ™P™TISe tne next time he is required to race won he tl>e n r e T a U° ld £! ,y Prickles, who has“irrown C W terbU i ry p ham P a Kne Stakes, has giow n into a handsome filly, an d she is domg exceptionally well in her work She may open the season with a trip to G^iineas W “ ni °“ th f ° r the Dlm *din

Martarma has been causing F Christ- ”} a ? - a f ROOd i deal ! of auxiet V lately. One of his fore legs has shown signs of weakness, and he has been eased up. It is hoped that he will be in work again t ?’ b ’,' t - lt J ls not at a” a good h +i ve uni devel °P’ng trouble thus eai ly m the season. J. M’Combe took Court Jester north last week He was unplaced at Danne\v’ ke ’ and race at Marton and "2,P? a , nu } before he returns home. Chickwheat had a couple of turns over the pony hurdles last week, and on eachoccasion he gave a very creditable display.

Gay Bird shaped satisfactorily over the pony hurdles last week, and he gives promise of being useful at the jumpinogame. 1 °

Bronstell was tried over the ponv hurdles last week, but his performance was far from satisfactory. It looks as it he might require a lot of education to convert him into a successful hurdler, n n? South Canterbury owner-trainer, r. 1. Buchanan, has removed to Riccarton, where Gay Sonnet and her halfsister, Poetess, will be trained in future. A couple of three-year-old geldings by Thurnham in T. H. Gillett’s stable shape like being useful later on. They were purchased by Mr E. Hay a y’ear ago, and they have not been hurried. One of them is a half-brother to Royal Saxon, from imported Heath Lass. He shows a good deal of dash in his work, and he may be an early winner. The other, .who may need time, is from Trebelli 11, an iinported mare by Thrush from Dramatica, by St. Simon from Tragedy. This is a family which has made a name in New Zealand, through the successful, sire Birkenhead, who was a halfbrother to Dramatica. Tr ebell i II is the dam of Sopra. whose mating with Saxby produced Reonui, a good performer in Sydney. The two Thurnham geldings are well grown, and they may make good jumpers, that being a branch of racing for which several of their sires’ progeny have shown great natural aptitude.

The New -Brighton Trotting Club’s spring meeting, which will be confined to one day, will be held on Saturday. The acceptances are not available, but the fields should be well up to the average in size, while the class will be fairly good. The_ trotter Native Star did not after all join E. C. M’Dermott’s team. She was left here after the recent meeting at Addington, but she has gone into M. B. Edwards's stable.

The pacer Double Event left C. Tasker’s stable esirly last week, and is now being trained by G. S. Smith at New Brighton. Tasker is unlucky to lose the horse, with whom he has been very successful. Logan Park and Lingfieldj who have been spelling, have been put in work again by W. J. Tomkinson. A young pacer by Prince Pointer in J ; M'Lean’s stable is gradually learning his work, and he shapes like being a good performer. J. J. Kennerley is persevering with the Southland pacer Nelson M'Elwyn, who is taking a long time to come to his best speed. The trotter Connie Audubon went sore some time ago and was turned out. She has met with an injury to one of her legs since then, and it will be a long time befope she can be worked again. Linkman is doing plenty of useful work. Though not a good looker, he is a useful pacer, and he should be a winner very soon. \ '

F. G. Holmes has Laplander working well, and this speedy pacer should be worth keeping in mind.

Rose Audo is trotting well in her work. - Unfortunately she is not a good stayer, and her chance of success in a two-mile race is remote. N. L. Price is keeping his trotter New Metford in steady work. He showed great promise when he commenced racing, but he has not been sent along at top speed lately. Queen’s Own was particularly well at the August meeting, where rhe showed good form without winning. She is a proved stayer, and if F. G. Holmes has her at her best in November she should get some of the money in the New Zealand Cup. Nelson Ata is now getting into racing condition. He has a good turn of speed, but he lacks stamina for two-mil e races. Curfew Boy was working well till recently, when he cut himself while playing in the paddock. His training had to be stopped for a time, but he has resumed work. Dalmeny raced well last season, and his hard campaign does not seem to have done him any harm. He is bowling along in his training in good style. Duco is going on the right way in his work under N. L. Price’s charge. He is a useful pacer who should win races this season. The three-year-old by Rey de Oro from Belette is in steady work. His ownertrainer has not set him any severe tasks, — but he is getting through his training satisfactorily. Nan Brent has been working well on the track, and she is very forward. She is built on much more solid lines than her half-sister, St. Maura.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(From Our Own Corresponbkn’ The nominations received for the Wellington Trotting Club’s first meeting on September 15 are very satisfactory. The late Mr Henry Brinkman was handicapper for the club. The adjustments for the forthcoming meeting will be compiled by Mr J. Paul, of Auckland. By the Manuka, which left here for Melbourne direct last Saturday, the wellknown trainer-driver. W. Tompkinson, was a passenger. He had four horses aboard. It is reported that White Fang is to be shipped to Sydney shortly. He more than paid his way on the previous trip, both at Randwick and Flemington. At the Melbourne Cup meeting he put up a course record for 10 furlongs. He has won twice since he returned up the east coast, and has had a fairly easy time of it. He is now gix years old, and will win more races if he can reproduce his form. Royal Elm (Elysian—Gravitation mare), winner of the Park Hurdles at the Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club’s meeting, was making his first appearance in a jumping race. Lucky Light (Paper Money—Simper). winner of the Maiden Plate, is the Invercargill-owne J. half-sister to Gold Light, Razzle Dazzle, and other winners. In her only previous start ehe was unplaced in the Trial Plate at Trentham in the winter. Knightlike (Paladin — Sweet Charity) scored his only win last season in his first start at Wanganui. He opened the present term with a win at Hastings. M R. J. M'Kenzie, well known in trotting circles, returned from a visit to America by the Makura on Monday. The annual meeting of members of the Wellington Trotting Club is set down for September 5. The past season was the most successful in the history of the club. The credit balance of £1552 at the begin* ning of the term was just doubled. The prospects for the forthcoming season are distinctly bright. The A.J.C. Derby candidate Raasay was making his first appearance at Sydney when he ran second to Reonui in the first division of the Dundas Handicap al Rosehill on Saturday last. Reonui (for* rnerly trained by F. D. Jones) has been coupled with his stablemate Jocelyn for the Epsom and Metropolitan double. Both horses are in G. Price’s care. Last season the Wellington Racing Club gave £36,830 in stakes, and the same amount will be distributed among owners during the present term. The spring meeting of the Otaki Maori Racing Club was fixed for Friday and Saturday. November 23 and 24. So as to avoid clashing with the meeting of the Wellington Trotting Club on the latter date the Otaki meeting has been altered to Wednesday and Thursday, November 21 and 22. From Melbourne the death is reported of Mr J. O. Haywood, who was a wellknown ridei, trainer, and owner in the Wairarapa in the early days. Mr Haywood is best known as importer of jhe successful sires Soult, Gold Reef, Luculus, and Merry Moments. During the past few years he has resided with his daughter at St. Kilda. a suburb of Melbourne. There is not much money for the tote in the Hawke’s Bay district at present, as the tote at the Dannevirke meeting, held a month earlier than usual, dropped £2OOO. More money was put through at the Hunt Club’s meeting. Cohesion, who had scored on his onlj previous start at Gisborne, was considered the best of .the hurdlers. He beat all but Royal Eh.i, the Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club winner, who carried 91b penalty for the Hastings win. Royal Elm might have scored his third win at the Hunt Club’s meeting but for falling at tne last fence. Veronese (Lucullus —Merrie Chimes), trained at Opaki and owned at Te Aroha, was considered the best of the Maiden Stakes lot, but could only get fourth to Charmaline (Clarenceux — Charmilia), trained by D. Kemp at Hastings for Mrs C. Haldane. Charmaline is full sister to Malmsey. They were a poor lot of sprinters in the President’s Handicap, in which the favourite Arrovy Lad was beaten into third place by Starboard Light and Dreamy, both aged horses. The Gisborne winner Pale Star (Tribulation—Star Glow) scored in the Harris Hack Handicap. He mad.e the third winner for R. J Mackie during the afternoon. Pale Star has been given a nomination in the New Zealand Cup. So has Shining Armour, least backed but two of the 12 runners for the principal event at the Hunt Club’s meeting. When at Fordell an attempt was made to convert Shining Armour into a hurdler. He has since chantred hands, and is now trained by H. J. Batten at Feild'ng. Comical wn« runner-up with the consistent Beaumont again in the money. Rogral Game

again ran a good race under 10.3, finishing fourth. R. Reed's mount, Wanderlust, from the Awapuni stable of G. W. New, was favourite, but he failed. Half a dozen horses were better backed than Gambler (Archiestown —Marveile) on the previous day, but he was made first choice for the Novice, but could only get fourth. There were only a few tickets on Golden Shadow (Joculator Morzonia), who was first home. Kalos, who ran prominently at the Grand National meeting, carried money in the Umutaoroa Handicap, but failed. The Carterton-trained Greymist (Greyspear—Arrahna) was first home from Abisogne. Kalos made amends the second day by beating Greymist. Dreamy, and others Royal Game was improved with the racing he had at Trentham and Riccarton, and was best backed for the N eagle Memorial. He carried top weight, and beat all his opponents except Comical, who led from end to end. For some tune past Comical has been at the jumping business. . . Master Arch was the popular pick tor the Hack Steeplechase, but he failed to return a dividend. Handy (Feramorz Dexterous) scored easily from Scrap Iron. Handy won at Gisborne. . Tresham was another favourite to tail in the Ruahine Handicap. The Ponruatrained Gardant (Kilbroncy — Alaltcgarde) won from Beaumont, who is a consistent place-getter. . Highway, who was successful in the Hunt Cup at Hastings, fell in the Hunt Club Steeplechase, and then got third to Mountain Crag, by Mountain Knight from imported Petite d’Or. Locarno had sufficiently recovered from the trip to Riccarton to win the race for gentlemen riders comfortably. He had the best jockey in Mr J. Morris. Court Jester was among the runners tor the Kaitoke Hack Handicap, and was made second favourite, but failed. Ihe favourite, Abisogne, runner-up to Greyhist on the previous day, won nicely. AUCKLAND TOPICS. By Digger. , The Maneapoto gelding Kyoto has joined W. Garrett’s team at Ellerslie. He, is in the rough, and will take a little time to reach racing condition. J. Lambess has turned Kauri Park out. This fellow would make a fine chaser, but unfortunately he is not sound. Judge’s Box has again staited work under F. Gilchrist. She has a good turn of speed, but is rather small, and from now on will take some placing to pay her W The latest schooling efforts of Piet have been encouraging, but it remains to be seen whether he will be a better racehorse over hurdles than he was on the Hat Dr Grant has not been lucky in his racing ventures, and he suffered another disappointment on Tuesday, when his promising juniper Odin met trouble while schooling over the big timber. After giving a good display it w*as found tha. he had over-reached and badly cut a tendon. It is thought that his career is finished, and so bad is the trouble that it may be found necessary to destroy him. W. Gall is regularly schooling Yum Yum, who came to Ellerslie with nothing but reputed jumping ability. She is a very common-looking animal, but tne reports of her jumping were not ill founded, as she is shaping very satisfactorily over the big fences. Whether she possesses any pace or stamina we have not been able to judge so far. Importer, Clockwork, and Potoanui are a well-conditioned trio who are pleasing the track watchers by their efforts over the big fences. Regularly they school well and they will all be well fitted for spring jumping races. H. Wiggins, J. Cammick, and L. Manson are three local riders in good demand this season. All have plenty of engagements at Marton this week, and thence onwards they will not lack opportunity. The Auckland rider E. Keesing, who lias been riding in Queensland during the winter, returned to Auckland on Tuesday. As in the past he will ride for patrons of O. E. Cox’s Te- Aroha stable. The Romeo gelding The Lover has rejoined J. Williamson’s active brigade looking a much improved horse as a result of his. spell. ; Last season he performed well in middle distance hack events, and from appearances one would select him as likely to .do even better this season. Fair Abbey, a winner at the last Pakuranga Hunt meeting is back at Ellerslie looking as if he has been -well cared for. He is in fine shape to carry on a preparation. At one time he promised well, and it is just possible that age mav be doing . something for him. in the way of solidity. He has pace and good jumping ability, so that if he has acquired any stamina he may do well this term. Ellerslie is daily becoming busier, but so far the •work has not been very interesting. Corinax, Branson, Sir Russell Avencourt, Gold Money, Monetrye, Bulolo, Lomint, Sir Archie, Red Lion, and Hyde Park are among those that should be ready to race early.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

DANNEVIRKE RACES. Wednesday, August 29. The Dannevirke Racing Club’s spring meeting was held in cold, fine weather. The course was rendered soft after two days’ rain. The attendance was fair. The totalisator handled £8155, as compared with £10,347 at the corresponding meeting last year. Folio-wing are the results:— GLENGARRY HACK HURDLES, of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half.—2 Royal Elm, 9.11 (C. M'Govern), 1; 1 Cohesion, 11.8 (P. MTlroy), 2; 3fLieutenant Bill, 9.1 (A. Tricklebank), 3. Also started: 5 Kiiia 9.13, 4 Kempsey, 6 Crishna 9.1, 7 Jackaroo 9.0. Won by a neck, with 12 lengths between second and third. The rest, were strung out. Time, 2min 52 l-ssec. TIRATU MAIDEN, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs.—2 Charmaline, 9.9 (T. Green), 1; 6 Teremoana, 9.9 (L. G. Morris), 2; 5 Marcia, 9.9, 3. Also started: 7 Gambler, 14 Lady Alophen, 3 Kinross, 4 Skypoint, 8 Delude, I Veronese, 10 Satnbur, 11 Whakaari, 16 Atholspear, 14 Adrbse, 13 Roburant, 9 Merry Mixture, .11 _ Sun Gift.. Gambler was left and finished fiftli. Won by a : length, with a

neck between second and third. Time, Imin 6 2-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 130sovs Six furlongs.—3 Starboard Light, 9.10 (R. J. Mackie), 1; 4 Dreamy, 9.6 (J. Hockley), 2; 1 Arrow Lad, 10.11 (T. Green), 3. Also started: 5 Miss Pat 10.0, 2 Lin Arlington 9.0, 4 Good Sport 9.5, 7 Moepai 9.0. Won by eight lengths, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19sec. UMUTAOROA HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Grey Mist, 9.1 (R. J. Mackie), 1; 3 Abisogne, 9.9 (T. Green), 2; 3 Arrow Boy, 9.0, 3. Also started: 1 Kalos 10.11, 5 Tanagra 9.13, 7 Gold Bag 9.8, 8 Takutama 9.6, 6 Air Force 9.1, 9 Hine Hohoro, 11 Fairone, 10 Gay Salute, 12 High Court. Won by a length, with a length between second and third. Time, Imin 20 2-ssee. NEAGLE HANDICAP, Of 150sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 3—Comical, 9.8 (R. Reed) .. 1 I—Royal Game, 9.12 (R. M'Tavish) 2 s—Shining5—Shining Armour, 9.9 (Hobson) 3 Also started: 6 Imperial Spark 9.11, 4 Atareria 9.10, 7 Princess Ronnie 9.6, 2 No Favours 9.5, 8 Braemar 9.0. Comical led throughout, and won by a length and a-half, with Shining Armour four lengths away. Time, 2min 16 2-sscc. DANNEVIRKE HACK STEEPLECHASE, of lOOsovs. About two miles and a-half.—2 Handy, 10.13 (C. Strattan), 1; 4 Scrap Iron, 9.0 (A. Al'Donald), 2; 5 Birkbeck, 9.0 (A. G. Campbell), 3. Also started: Comedy' Prince 9.10 (bracketed with Birkbeck), 1 Master Arch 9.4, 6 Captain Wai (fell), 7 Podnagh (fell), 3 Haumarere (fell), 8 Stymie, 4 Scrap Iron. Won by a length and a-half, with two lengths between second and third. Time, smin 19 2-ssec. RUAHiNE HANDICAP, of 125sovs. Seven furlongs.—s Gardant, 9.0 (L. G. Morris), 1; 2 Beaumont, 10.1 (W. Bowden), 2; 4 Polonett, 9.6, 3. Also started: 1 Tresham 10.8, 7 Rouen 9.12, 9 Birkie, 8 Our Jack, 3 Othon, 6 Morose. Won by half a head,-with the same between second and third. Time, Imin 34 4-ssec. HARRIS HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—4 Pale Star, 9.12 (R. J. Mackie). 1; 3 Kindle, 9.3 (T. Green), 2; 2 Grand National, 9.9 (A. Al'Donald), 3. Also started: Wet Winter, 4 Mount Shannon, 5 Piripcno. AV on by two lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 49 4-ssec.

DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB. Wednesday, August 30. The Dannevirke Hunt Club’s annual meeting was held to-day in fine weather and before a fair attendance. The going was good. There were several falls, but no one was injured. The totalisator handled £8314, compared with £8657 last year. Results: — ASHCOTT HUNTERS’ HURDLES, of 75sovs. One mile and a-half.—3 Home Made, 10.9 (A. Stratton), 1; 2 Ballyfarnon, 11.11 (C. Stratton), 2; 1 Ponjola, 9-11 (A - M'Donald), 3. Also started: 7 Kiiia 10.5, 4 Pantler 9.10 and American Pillar 9.3 (bracketed). 6 Birkie 9.6, 5 Guadalquiver 9.6, 8 Middleman 9.0, 9 Law’s Road 9.0. Kiiia fell at the last fence. Won by a neck, with 14 lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 55 l-ssec. ORINGI HACK HURDLES, of 80sovs. One mile and a-half. —4 Othon, 9.8 (N. Trillo). 1; 3 Lieutenant Bill, 9.2 (\. Tricklebank), 2; 2 Braeman, 9.13 (J. Wilson). 3. Also started: 1 Royal Elm 9.3 (fell), 5 Crishna 9.2, 6 March On 9.0 (fell), 7 Jackeroo 9.0 (pulled up). Won by two lengths each way. Time, 2min 56sec. TAKAPAU NOVICE STAKES, of 75sovs. Five furlongs.—9 Golden Shadow, 9.9 (C. France), 1; 4 Delude, 9.9 (A. Dixon), 2; 2 Skypoint, 9.9 (T. Green). 3. Also started: 1 Gambler, 11 Ladv Alopher, 3 Disrank, 5 Whakaari, 9 Sambur. 14 Adrose. 7 Roburant, 9 Fair One, 13 Joy Jazz, 12 Merry Mixture, 6 Sun Light. Won by four lengths each way. Time, Imin 6 3-ssec. DANNEVIRKE HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, Of lOOsovs. About two miles and a-half. 3—Mountain Crag, 9.9 (A. M'Donald) 1 s—Hollycombe (C. Stratton) .. .. 2 I—Highway,1—Highway, 11.8 (J. Nixon) .. .. 3 Also started: 4 Master Arch 20.0 (pulled up), 9 Sir Wai 9.13, 11 Beau Regel 9.7, 4 Mataipuke 9.4 (fell), 8 Risk (ran off), 2 Terehu Padriagh 9.0 (fell), 10 Tepai 9.0 (pulled up). Won by 12 lengths, with half a furlong between second and third. Time, smin 17sec. RAKAIATAI FLAT HANDICAP, of 105sovs. One mile.—lo Shining Armour, 9.10 (Hobson), 1; 5 Comical, 10.4 (8.,H. Morris), 2; 3 Beaumont, 10.1 (W. Bowden), 3. Also started: 2 Roval Game 10.3, 11 Rouex 9.13", 3 Polonett 9.9, 1 Wanderlust 9.9, 6 Miss Pat 9.8, 7 Lin Arlington 9.4, 12 Moepai 9.0, 9 Gardant 9.0, 8 Morose 9.0. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 49 3-ssec. KAKAHUKURA HACK HANDICAP, of 75sovs. Six furlongs.—3 Kalos, 10.13 (A. M'Donald), 1; 1 Grey Mist, 9.12 (J. Mackie), 2; 2 Dreamy, 10.2 (J. Hockley), 3. Also started: 6 Takutama 9.8, 7 Hinehohoro 9.0, 8 Merry Mixture 9.0, 4 Arrow Boy 0.0, 5 Wet Winter 9.0. Won by a neck, with a length between, second and third. Time, Imin 18sec. AKITIO LADIES’ BRACELET, of 75sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—l Locarno, 11.13 (Mr J. Morris), 1; 4 Belgian Queen, 10.7 (Owner), 2; 3 Saturn, 11.8 (Mr Matson), 3. Also started: 2 Red Bank 10.13, 6 Guadalquiver 10.12, 5 Humorist 10.7. Won by two lengths, with five lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 18sec. KAITOKE HACK HANDICAP, of 75sovs. Seven furlongs,—l Abisogne, 9.12 (T. Green). 1; 3 Grand National, 9.12 (R. Reed), 2; 5 Kindle, 9.6 (Cl M'Govern), 3. Also started: 4 Kilmezzo 10.4, 2 Court Jester 10.2, 7 Piripono 9.0, 6 Air Force 9.0. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, Imin 34sec.

OTAGO HUNT CLUB MEETING. Saturday, September 1. The Wingatui sea-on was never previously opened under .more favourable conditions. A fine day and a good sporting programme attracted a large attendance to oiir. metropolitan racing headquarters.

The track provided excellent going, sound, but devoid of eting, and in nice order for sport over fences. The fields were not numerically strong, but nevertheless provided some interesting racing and several close finishes. The management, under the committee and Mr R. C. Caffin’s secretarial control left little to be desired. The last race was run in a fading light, but good enough to leave no doubt as to the judgment of investors. Mr D. C. Jolly' did excellent work as honorary starter, and got his’fields away from a good line. Air R. Conn, as honorary judge, had some close finishes to decide.

A very interesting feature of the card was supplied by the two-year-old parade. Fifteen youngsters sported silk for the first time in public. ' Such parades have latterly become very popular with the sporting public, and serve to introduce horses that may be worth noting for the future. The are generally held together in their debut, but on this occasion it was a real gallop. In the first division Blue Metal, by Paper Money from Bo Peep, by Bezonian, and Hydda, by Paper Money from Michaela, by Rokeby, came away, and without being extended ticked off two furlongs in 26sec. Pink Sunrise, a sister to Pink Terrace, by Tractor, from All Pink, by All Red, began well, but appeared to be steadied after B°ing a furlong. In the second division Gold Tinge, by Paper Money from Viceriene, by Birkenhead, outclassed the others, and ran two furlongs on the bit in 25sec, and, easing up, three furlongs in 37 2-ssec. The Some Boy—Silver Peak filly and Sunny Paper, by Paper Money—Sunny Corner, also shaped well. The others were not so forward, and will be served by time. All the honours for early speed went to Paper Money, and Gold Tinge is booked to leave for Sydney by the first available boat. , Umtali was made favourite for the Sea View Hunters’ Hurdles, in which Goldtown at once set out to make a solid pace with Caramba over the first three flights of hurdles. Goldtown turned into the back in front of Caramba, but going to the far turn Armchair joined the leader, on whom the pace told, and he began to stop. Armchair led the way up the rise, where Umtail, who had lost ground in the e„rly stages, commenced to make an impression on the leader. Armchair was kept busy, and finally won by four lengths. Goldtown finished a bad third, and Caramba tipped out at the second last hurdle without injuring his rider. Meadow Lark was made an odds-on chance for the President’s Handicap, and justified the confidence by’ soon hitting the fron and leading Despot and Alaioram into the straight. The placed lot had the race to themselves, and the best of the defeated lot was Tembroney, who began well, and after losing position, began to travel well towards the finish. Tembroney apparently suffered interference, which should have been the subject of official investigation.

Lochella and Koremata were struck out of the Otago Hunt Cup, for which Ranui was made a better favourite than Nylolis. Cassells was allowed to establish a big lead, and after going a mile was still well clear. The field jumped safely, and when going along the back Cassells was joined up by Ranui, Nylotis, and Tycho at the far turn. They crossed the water jump together, and then Nylotis, who had been always going well, took charge, and finally won comfortably from Ranui. Cassells was a bad third, and might have been closer if forcing tactics had not left him without a finish. In the Jockey Club Handicap Taboo was elected a slightly better favourite than Miss Winkie, the margin between them being a little over £3O. Inexperienced riding cost Miss Winkie the race. An apprentice on Miss Winkie lost ground at the start. There did not seem to be much pace on in the early stages, when Battlement and Eaton Bells showed the way along the back. Battlement was racing in company, with Ronaki and Eaton Bells as they turned for home. Once in line for home Taboo took charge and Miss Winkie was coming through, but, shifting about under bad riding. Taboo finally resisted Miss Winkie’s run, and beat her a neck. Overdrawn was a bad fourth, and Battlement next. Ronaki seemed a bit sore on coming back to the birdcage. Celestial fell when doing a preliminary’ for the Winganui Trotting Handicap, and in the race broke his hopples. Wilma Dillon started favourite, and wrecked a good chance of success by losing ground at the start. The favourite was in charge half a mile from home, with Maiwhareti, and they’ came on to the home turn. They were still racing together as they came up the straight, but Maiwhareti stayed on best and won by half a length. Chiming King finished a bad third. Erin’s Chance failed to stay, and Cyntheria fell four furlongs and a-half from home. The scratching pen went through the names of Jovial and Nylotis for the Brockville Steeples. Royal Wink started a solid, favourite, and, although he won. had nothing to spare at the finish from Tuki, who ran a gallant race under his big w.eight. The field ran in close order as they crossed the stand double, where Thirstlecrown, who had lost ground at the first jump, had gathered up the others. They crossed the sod wall safely, and going along the back Royal Wink. Ranui, and Tuki were running together about half a dozen lengths in front of Thistlecrown, whilst Cassells, who had hooked the post and rails, was dropping back, and Koremata looked hopeless. Royal Wink went on to make Tuki carry his weight over the final half mile, and landed over the last fence in charge ofthe field. The favourite then looked a sure winner, but Tuki made a brave effort, and Royal Wink had to be ridden out to beat him by a narrow margin. Ranui finished a moderate fourth, and the others were stopping in the run home. Goldtown, Exide, and Caramba, were struck out of the Hunters’ Flat, in which Pink Rose was backed down to a short price. Whiffler, with Armchair, Umtali, and Pink Rose, showed the way into the back stretch, where King Sol joined the leaders. Ineursio dropped out early in the race. Whiffler. King Sol, Umtali, and Pink Rose were racing in close order as they turned for hime. A dingdong finish saw King Sol beat Whiffler by a long head. Umtali was less than a length away, and Pink Rose another half a length off in fourth place. Silver Paper and Narrative were the only horses backed in the Vauxhall Handicap. : They were in charge as soon as the field found its feet, and they

were in charge from Battlemrnaid, who ran wide at the home turn. Once in the straight Silver Paper and Narrative came right away from the others, and the former won by a short half length. Killorna was a bad third, with Thurlow, Phaster, and Radiant Knight next. The totalisator handled £15,280 10s for the meeting, as compared with £16,694 10s for the meeting last year. Results:— SEA VIEW HUNTERS’ HURDLE HANDICAP, Of 125sovs, second 25sovs, and third 12|sovs. For qualified hunters. One mile and a-half. 3 —Mr J. Crawford, jun.’s, Armchair, by Autumnus —Fairhaven, aged, 9.0 (H. Anderton) 1 1— Mr C. Hazlett’s Umtali, 9.7 (J. Kerr) 2 2— Mr F. J. Conn’s Goldtown, 9.12 , ~ (C. Dawson) 3 I—Mr J. S. Hazlett’s Caramba, car. 9.3 (G. Dempster) 0 Guidtown and Caramba led over the first two hurdles, with Armchair some distance back and Umtali farther back still. The two leaders held their place till approaching the six-furlong post, where both Armchair and Umtali were improving their positions. Armchair had taken charge at the far turn, and soon opened up a gap of six lengths from Goldtown, who had Umtali on his quarter. Armchair came on to win tinier pressure by four lengths from Umtali, who was 20 lengths in front of Goldtown. Caramba fell at the second last hurdle. Time, 2min 51 2-ssec. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. Of UOsovs, second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. Five furlongs. 1— Mr J. Lindsay’s b g Meadow Lark, by Songbird—Unawed, 4yrs, 8.11 (B. H. Brodie) 1 3 — Mr W. Baird’s Despot, 8.11 (A. E. Didham) 2 4 — Mr A. P. Finlay's Marjoram, 9.5 , (W. Cooper) 3 11 — Mr D. P. Wilson’s Battle Screen, car. 7.11 (H. Goughian) .. .. 0 5 — Air A. H. Fisher’s Tembroney, 8.2 (J. Cotter) 0 9 — Dr W. Robertson’s On Watch, car. 7.11 (W. Kerr) 6 6— Air B. S. Irwin's Rotorex, 8.0 (E. Rosewarne) 0 2— Air J. AL Samson’s Win Abbey, car. 7.9 (E. Busbridge) .. .. 0 2 —Air J. Al. Samson’s Wine Tray, 8.0 (P. H. Powell) C 10 — Air H. Alessent’s Jimmy Trigger, car. 7.9 (L. Aloulin) 0 7 — Air J. T. Butler’s Aliss Joycie, car. 7.9 (L. J. Cotter) 0 12 — Air E. N. Didham’s Broadfield, car. 7.12 (J. Dooley) 0 10 —Air D. Ruthven’s Rozacre, 8.0 (J. Andrews) 0 Despot and Jimmy Trigger were the first to break the line, but Meadow Lark at once took charge, and led Despot, Tembroney, and Jimmy Trigger past the threefurlong post. Tembroney then got a bump and dropped back. Aleadow Lark was first into the straight from Despot, with Alarjoram handy. The hot favourite held his place in the run home, and won by two lengths from Despot, who was a length and a-half in front of Alarjoram. Then came Tembroney and Rotorex. Time, Imin 3 4-ssec. OTAGO HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. Of 150sovs and cup valued at 25sovs (presented by Air B. S. Irwin), second horse 35sovs. and third 15sovs. For qualified hunters. About two miles and a-half. 2— Air G. Banks’s ch g Nylotis, by Obolus —Driftwood, aged, 10.6 (A. E. Ellis) 1 I—Air F. J. Conn’s Ranui, 12.1 (C. Dawson) 2 5 — Alessrs L. C. and W. E. Hazlett’s Cassells, 11.6 (G. Dempster) .. 3 7 —Air A. Farquharson’s Romance, 10.5 (H. Anderton) 0 4—Air J. AL Shaw’s Alessage Boy, 10.5 (E. Shaw) 0 6— Air A. Al. M'Kay's Ramanuwhiri, 10.0 (J. Langford) 0 3 — Alessrs W. H. and C. L. Orbell's Tycho, 10.0 (E. Alackie) .. .. 0 The field started at the new mile post, and Cassells led over the first obstacle — the small log fence—into the back stretch. Cassells then opened up a gap from Tycho, Romance, and Ranui. The field safely crossed the double brush and the post and rails going to the water jump, which Cassells cleared 20 lengths ahead of Ranui, Romance, and Tycho, who were running together. Cassells was first over the brush fence at the bottom of the straight, and he cleared the stand double brush well clear of Romance, Ranui, Nylotis, and Tycho. The field cleared the sod wall at the top of the straight without mishap, and Cassells began to come back to his field. Turning into the back stretch, Ranui ran up to Cassells, the pair being a couple of lengths clear of Nylotis, then coming Tycho and Alessage Boy. Cassells headed the field again going to the double brush in the back stretch, -with Ranui and Nylotis handy. Tycho joined the leaders at the water jump, which Nylotis cleared first, then coming Cassells, Ranui, and Tycho. Nylotis jumped the brush at the bottom of the straight in the lead, and came on to win comfortably from Ranui, who was a dozen lengths in front of Cassells. Then came Tycho and Alessage Boy. Time, 5m in 39sec.

JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 130sovs, second 26sovs, and third 13sovs. One mile. 1— Air L. Kelcher’s ch g Taboo, by Solferino —Ruenalf’s Daughter, aged, 9.3 (B. Brodie) 1 2— Air R. Alee’s br m Aliss Winkie, car. 7.7 (L. Aloulin) 2 3 — Air L. C. Hazlett’s Overdrawn, 8.3 (E. Rosewarne) 3 6 — Air D. Ruthven’s Eaton Bells, 7.13 (J. Andrews) 0 s—Mr5 —Mr J. Al. Samson's Battlement, 8.11 (A. E. Ellis) 0 4— Mr R. C. Keeper’s Renaki, car. 7.2 (R. Woolford) 0 The field went off to a good start, but Aliss Winkie dropped back. Overdrawn was leading as the fidld went past the seven-furlong post, with Battlement close up, and the others handy. Battlement was in front at the six-furlong post. Overdrawn and Eaton Bells next, and the others buhehed. The field was close together at the far bend, where Battlement and Eaton Bells were still in charge. Ronaki and Eaton Bells were in line as the field turned : for home, just in front of Taboo, Overdrawn, and Miss Winkie.

In the run home the favourite came on to win a good race by a neck from Aliss Winkie, who was four lengths in front of Overdrawn. Then came Battlement and Eaton Bells, with Ronaki last. Time, Imin 43 2-ssec. WINGATUI TROTTING HANDICAP, Of 120sovs, second 24sovs, and third 12sovs. One mile and a-half. 6— Airs A. Ferguson’s ch g Alaiwhareti, by Harold Huon —Arclight, aged, 144yds bhd (J. Kerr) 1 1— Air A. Al'Lellan’s ch g Wilma Dillon, scr (Owner) 2 s—Air W. D. Al'Leod’s Chiming King, 48 (S. Edwards) 3 2— Air C. J. Meade’s Erin’s Chance, scr (P. Gallagher) 0 3 — Alessrs A. Reid and T. Fogg's Cytheria. scr (A. Reid) .... 0 11 —Air John Alitchcll’s Dolly Chimes, scr (J. Pryde) 0 9 — Air G. R. Brennsell’s Chiming Lass, scr (W. T. Brennsell) 0 10 — Air T. Callon’s Celestial, scr (F. Farquhars<*nJ 0 4 — Air S. Todd’s Sunspot, 24yds (Owner) 0 7 — Air J. F. O’Connell’s Dan Huon, 48 (D. O’Connell) 0 8— Air D. Sinclair’s Gold Chimes, 72 (G. Lee) 0 AVilnia Dillon lost ground at the start, and going past the stand at the end of two furlongs Erin’s Chance was leading Cytheria, then coining Chiming King, Dan Huon, Sunspot, and Wilma Dillon. Wilma Dillon was moving up as the field turned into the back stretch. Going along the back Erin’s Chance was just clear of Cytheria, and Alaiwhareti was making a strong run from the back. Cytheria fell before the field reached the far bend, where Erin’s Chance, Wilma Dillon, and Alaiwhareti all had a chance. Wilma Dillon and Alaiwhereti were together entering the straight, and in a good race home the back-marker outstayed Wilma Dillon to win by half a length. Chiming King was eight lengths away third, and Dan Huon another 20 lengths off fourth. Then came Erin'sChance, Gold Chimes, and Sunspot; Times. 3min 24 4-ssec, 3min 37scc, 3min 34 2-ssee. BROCKVILLE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, Of 125sovs and cup valued 25sovs (presented by Air R. Acton Adams); second 25sovs, and third 124sov’s. About two miles. 1 — Air H. H. Fisher’s ch g Royal Wink, by Winkie—Lady Arictoria, aged, 10.6 (D. O'Connor) 1 4 — Air J. Al. Samson’s Tuki, 12.13 (A. E. Ellis) 2 2 — Air F. J. Conn’s Ranui, 11.3 (C. Dawson). 3 5 — Alessrs L. C. and W. E. Hazlett’s Cassells, 10.7 (G Dempster) .. 0 3 — Air A. Savage’s Thistlecrown, 10.11 (E. Alackie) 0 6 — Air H. North’s Koremata, 9.0. (A. S. Ellis) 0 The field started at the four-furlong post, and they all crossed the first obstacle —the water jump—safely. Cassells was first over the brush at the bottom of the straight, then coming Ranui, Royal Wink, and Tuki. The sod wall at the top of the straight was safely negotiated, and at the post and rails at the old mile post Ranui led Royal Wink and Tuki, Cassells hitting the fence. Royal Wink led along the back with Ranui and Tuki handy. Ranui was in front again at the post and rails near the five-furlong post, Tuki and Royal "Wink next, and then Thistlecrown. The field crossed the water jump for the second time, and Royal Wink was first over the last fence from Tuki. In a fine race home the favourite lasted long enough to win by a short neck. Ranui was eight lengths further back third, and then came Thistlecrown and Cassells. Time, 4min 32 l-ssec. HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, Of 125sovs, second 25sovs, and third 124sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 6 — Air W. J. Gordon’s ch g King Sol, by Solferino —Pretty Face, aged, 12.5 (H. Anderton) 1 2— Mr G. H. Paul’s Whiffler, 9.7 (D. O’Connor) 2 3 — Air C. Hazlett’s Umtali, 9.8 (J. Kerr) 3 I—Air1 —Air J. Cracroft Wilson’s Pink Rose, 11.9 (A. E. Ellis) 0 7 — Air T. Crozier’s Ineursio, 9.13 (A. A. Youngman) 0 4 — Air J. Crawford, jun.’s Armchair, 9.12 (C. Dawson) 0 5 — Air L. C. Hazlett’s Galway, 9.9 (G. Dempster) 0 Whiffler was the first to break away from the barrier, but Umtali was in charge from M 7 hiffler and Armchair -as the field Tan out of the straight, the others close up, with the exception of King Sol. Whiffler led Umtali and Armchair along the back stretch, the rest being close up, and King Sol was up with Armchair and Whiffler at the six-furlong post. At the far turn Whiffler was leading King Sol and Armchair, then com- • ing Umtali and Pink Rose. Whiffler and King Sol were together entering the straight, Umtali next. In a great finish King Sol won by a head, Umtali half a length away third. Then came Pink Rose and Armchair. Time, 2min 13 2-ssec, VAUXHALL HANDICAP, Of 115sovs, second 20sovs, and third lOsovs. Six furlongs. 1 — Air J. Faulks’s b g Silver Paper, by Paper Aloney—Silver Peak, 3yrs, 8.9 (F. J. Al'Kay) .. .. 1 2 — Air J. Trengrove’s Narrative, 8.10 (A. E. Ellis) 2 7 —Air R. C. Reid’s Killorna, 7.8 J (E. Rosewarne) 3 5 — Air W. Baird’s Battlemaid, car. 7.13 (J. L. Cotter) 0 6 — Air J. Dealy’s Little Queen, car. 7.13 (J. Dooley) 0 3 — Air J. Al. Samson’s Phastar, car. 7.4 (E. Busbridge) .. .. .. 0 10 —Air J. Ruttledge’s Salino Salar, car. 7.12 (J. T. Andrews) .. .. 0 4 — Air F. Shaw’s Radiant Knight, car. 7.4 (D. Kerr) 0 5— Air A. H. Fisher’s Thurlow, car. 8.0 (P. Powell) 0 9 — Mrs J. Ellis’s Colonel Crawford, car. 7.4 (L. Aloulin) 0 Narrative, and Silver Paper were the first away, and Colonel Crawford lost ground. The two leaders were followed by Killorna and Battlemaid round the far turn. Silver Paper was in charge from Narrative as the field turned for home, with Battlemaid next. Battlemaid then ran wide and faded out.-In the. run home Paper Aloney stalled off a strong challenge by Narrative, and. won

by a short half length. Killorna was 10 lengths away third, and Thurlow fourth, then came Phastar and Radiant Knight. Time, linin 15 2-ssec. LIST OF WINNING OWNERS. The following is a list of the principal winning owners at the meeting: — J. Banks £lOO 0 L. Kclcher 91 o J. Crawford, jun 87 10 11. H. Fisher 87 10 W. J. Gordon 8710 J. Faulks 85 0 Airs A Ferguson 84 0 J. Lindsay 80 0 F. J. Conn 60 0 C. Hazlett . 37 10 IL Mee 26 0 J. M. Samson 25 0 G- H. Paul 25 0 A. M'Lellan 24 0 W. Baird 20 0 J. Trengrove 20 0 L. C. and W. E. Hazlett .... 15 0 W. D. M'Leod 12 0 A. P. Lindsay 10 0 R. C. Reed 10 0 Total £l,OOO 0 TAXES. 'Totalisator tax £382 0 9 Dividend tax 687 19 0 Stakes tax 50 0 0 Amusement tax 28 12 1 Total £1,148 11 10

TARANAKI HUNT CLUB. Saturday, September 1. The Taranaki Hunt Club meeting was jield in fine weather. The going was good, and the attendance was large. The totalisator handled £14,229, as compared with £14,203 10s last year. The following are the results:— LEPPERTON HUNTERS’ HURDLES, pf 80sovs. One mile and a-half.—4 Pikimai, 9.0 (M. Conway), 1; 2 Inahman, 9.3 (A. M'Donald), 2; 1 Blago, 9.7 (E. Warner), 3. Also started: 5 Chryrria 9.0, 3 Bay Dighton. Won by a length, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 3min 0 4-ssec. OPUNAKE SCURRY, of 90sovs. Five furlongs.—l Lady Quex, 8.0 (Goldsboro), 1; 5 Calapat, 8.1 J (C. France), 2; 2 Llanore, 8.5.| (Johnson), 3. Also started: 4_ Rillet 8.54, 8 Buster Cut 8.4, 10 Oui > Nancy 8.0, 3 Tangerim 8.0, 11 Potency ? 54, 7 Teresa Bell 8.0, 6 Calatmine 8.0, 13 Camphas 8.0, 9 Boundary 8.0, 12 Tamatere 8.0, 16 Edulof 8.0, 13 Safa 8.0, 14 Miss Pakaka 8.0. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, Imin 4 l-ssec. HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, of QOsovs. About two miles.—3 Huirangi Girl, 10.4 (H. Gordon), 1; 2 Trouble, 10.2 (K. Duncan), 2; 8 Passport, 10.5 (A. Webster), 3. Also started: Hats Off 10.2, 7 Nimblefoot 10.0, 6 Hilton 10.14. 4 Vitality 10.0, 9 Flying Fran 10.14, Excelsior 10.0. Won easily by 10 lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 7 l-ssec. WAIHI HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—2 Whisogne. 8.2 (T. Tito), 1; 3 Green Acre, 8.2 (R. J, Mackie), 2; 4 Kaha, 8.3 (H. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 1 Miss Mercia 8.11, 5 Troilus 8.2, 6 Gasnapper 8.4, 7 Te Korekare 8.0. Won by half a length, with three lengths between second and third. T:nie, Imin 13sec TARANAKI HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, Of 170sovs. About two miles and a-half. 4—Huirangi Girl, 10.2 (H. Gordon)., 1 7—Passport, 10.44 (A. Webster) .. 2 , Also started: 1 Haeremai 11.0, 2 Poinpelius 10.5, 3 Waitanehau 10.5, 5 Inahman 10.2, 6 Liberal Lady 10.14, 8 Hilton 10.14. Won by the length of the straight. All the horses fell but the first and second. Time, smin 204 sec. STRATFORD HANDICAP, of llOsovs Six furlongs—2 Oration, 7.0 J (C. Goldsboro), 1; 1 Partage, 8.3 (B. H. Morris), 2; 4 Sea Star, 7.7 (A. G. Murray), 3. Also started: 9 Vivo 7.12, 6 Horomea 7.11, 3 Hoariri 7.11, 11 Anolo 7.6, 2 Mint Leaf 7.7 (bracketed with the winner), 12 Royal Mint 7.4, 8 Manly 7.6, 13 March JI 7.0, 5 Sagittarius 7.2, 7 Paul Lucerne 7.5, 10 Captain Gazeley 7.0. Won by two lengths, with the same distance between second and third. Time, Imin 16 2-ssec. HUNTERS’ HANDICAP FT,AT, o f SOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—2 Waitanehau, 10.7 (B. H. Morris), 1; 6 Bay Dighton, 11.8 (A. Gordon), 2; 9 Chryrria, 10.0, 3. Also started: 1 Blago, 10.6, 5 Haeremai 10.0. 7 Razor 10.0, 8 Flying Fran 10.0, 4 Quarrelsome Kitty 10.0, 3 Patrolet 10.0. Won by five lengths, with half a head between second and third. Time, 2min 19 2-ssec. URENUI HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—2 Teatiawa, 7.7 (O. MTnally), 1; 4 Flying Shot, 7.11 (C. Goldsboro), 2; 1 Monsogne, 7.7 (H. Wiggins), 3. Also started: 5 Denier 86, 3 Onward 8.6, 7 Tangerim 7.0, 8 Merxcis 8.0, 6 Tekarere 7.0. Won by a neck, with a length between second and third, lime, Imin 16 3-ssec.

WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. NEW BRIGHTON'TROTTING HANDICAPS. Improvers’ Handicap, of 125sovs. Unhoppled trotters. One mile and a-half. — White 'Lupin, Brandeau, Accumulator, Merrjjigs, Tod Bingen, Moving Pointer, Arolianui, Golden Girl, Great Burton, Alton Brook, Scuttle, Blue and Gold, Spencer, Sandy Wilkes, Our Lorna, Myrtle Dillon, Boneta, Nancy Bingen scr. Carclo, Eva Reta 24yds bhd, Welcome Whispers, Greywood, Huia Son, Rosie Nelson 60, Henry Tracey, St. Petrox 72, New Metford, Golden Spray 96. Belfast Handicap, o£ 135sovs. One mile and a-half.—Kelburn, Monaive, Little Author, Harold Lee, -Brown Admiral, Muriel d’Oro, Loco Dillon, ■ Spinster, Arikitoa, Bridget Pointer, Brown Logan, Becky Mine, Du Maurier, John Gilbert, Plain George, Young Bingen, Lindbergh, Audubon Mac, Linkman, Chef; Rollo, Mahara scr, - Ecstacy; Bonnie Prince. Dan Logan, Guide Rangi, Kangaloon, Logan Princess 12yds bhd, Kiowa, Baron Bingen, ■Sunfish 24,' Sonoma Child, Peter Daunt, Pet Locanda 36, Bingen Patch, Florrie

Pointer, Lough Neigh, Beverley Audubon, Warrenmore 48, Golden Author, Awa-Iti 60, Marlindo, Blue Star 72, Glenrowan 84. Burwood Handicap, of 300sovs. Two miles. —Firpo, Okoura. Bay Nut, Evelyn Locanda, Diamond Child scr, Matagouri, Neerson 12yds bhd, Kotuku Jack, Genuine. Harvest Child, Maxegin 24, Shadowland 36, Golden Bubbles, Avenger. Ariki, Rebel, Sarella. Bing Boy 48, Jolly Chimes. Tamerlane, Vesuvius 60, Mate o’ Mine 72, Shine Soon, Billy Sea 84, Fight Ever, Countryman, Roicole 96. Seaview Handicap, of 130sovs, One mile and a-quarter.—Hackthorne,' Alcron, Mercury, Sylvia Logan, Audience, Vikota scr, Mac Dillon, Pinevale, Bay Nut, Dick Logan, Nyallo 12yds bhd. Invader, Real Light, Delightful, Direct Todd 24, Ariki, Golden Bubbles 48.

Autumn Handicap, of 160sovs. Unhoppled trotters. ~ Two miles.—Elusive, Nelson Ata scr, Nelson Boy 12yds bhd, Count Dee 24, Merry Bingen. Y r oung Carbine, Sea Queen 36, Marvin Junior, Great Amazon, Rose Audo. Little Johnnie. 48, Sarsaparilla 60, Wild Hebe 72, Mangoutu, Nighborn 96. Dash Handicap, of 155sovs. One mile. —Doreen Dillon, Mac Dillon, Pinevale, St. Fillan, Nyallo sar, Direct Todd, Wenlo, Great Triumph 12yds bhd, Lord Bingen, Carbine Direct, Bold Bill, Neerson, Theckla Boy, High Jinks 24, Auditress, Great Form 36. Wainoni Handicap, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Granite City, Avenger, Succession, Brutus, Jolly Chimes, Tamerlane, Bing Boy scr, - Harry Audubon, Mate o’ Mime, Firpo. Darknite, Sahib, Vesuvius 12yds bhd, Henry Logan, Billy Sea, Trimmer 24, Audacious 36, Roicole, Fight Ever 48.

Electric Handicap (saddle), of 140sovs. One mile. —Hackthorne, Jazolock scr, Flora Golding, Sonoma Star, Sunstorm, Great Triumph 12yds bhd, Albert Logan, Lochree, Laplander, Carbine Direct, Theckla Boy, High Jinks, 24. Phil Smith, Great Farm, Rebel, Granite City 36, Kulnine 48, Sahib 60, Auguste Dillon 72. WELLINPTON TROTTING CLUB HANDICAPS. Novice Handicap. One mile and ahalf.: —Alexis, Arikitoa, Bara Gohl, Becky Mine, Bennie Locanda, -Drift Wave, Du Maurier, El Direct, Electric Gold. Harold Lee, Insurance, John Gilbert, Kelburn. Lady Author, Lindbergh, Linkman, Little Author, Moving Pointer, Olatrice, Myrtle Dillon, Plain George, Roger Lyon, Rolfe Audubon, Rollo, Security scr, Bonnie Prince, Calm Zolock, Halmore, Steel Wire 12yds bhd, Bingenwood, Great Delight, Kangaloon, Logan Star, Matanga. Warrenorc, Welcome Pearl 24. Florrie Pointer 36. Marlindo 48, Grand Light 60. Petone Handicap Trot. One mile and a-half. —Kutute, Merry Bingen, Miss Leda, Young Carbine scr, Little Johnnie, Nelson Boy, Louisiana. Sarsaparilla 12yds bhd. Great Amazon 24, Mangoutu, Nelson M'Kinney 48. Duke Bingen 96. Barrard Handicap. Two miles.— Marshal Neil, Pageant, Rebel. Golden Bubbles, Bing Boy, Jolly Chimes scr, Tamerlane, Avenger 12yds bhd, Bonny Spec, Vesuvius. Mate o’ Mine. Orphan 24, Acre, William the Great. Parkwood 36. Dillon Huon, Double Event, Jean M'ElyWn, King Pointer, Billy Sea. Shine Soon. Silver Thread 48, Kingscraft, Loch Moigh, Talent 72. Borough Handicap. One mile and a-half.-—Alexis, Awaiti. Bevereley, Audubon, Lady Author, Medusa. Myrtle Dillon, Sunfish, Sylvie Logan, Welcome Pear] scr,’ Athalone, Hostess, Sailor, Travis Axworthy 12yds bhd. Mercury, Nan Brent, Zella 24, Real Light 36, Dick Logan, High Sea 48, Pearl Coranado 60, Hector’s Own 84, Firpo 96. New Zealand Cup Trial Handicap. One mile and a-quarter.—Talent scr. Black Admiral, Daphne de Oro. Jean M'Elwyn. Kohara, Machine Gun. St. Maura 12yds bhd, Tom Thumb, Padlock, Cardinal Logan, Acron, Ahuriri 24. Bonny Logan. Jack Potts, Logan Chief 36, Great Bingen 48, Native Chief 60. President’s Handicap Trot. Two miles. —Katute, Merry Bingen scr, Little Johnnie, Louisiana, Sarsaparilla. Great Amazon 12yds bhd, Nelson M'Kinney. Mangoutu 48, Maxegin 108, Tamerlane 144. Stewards’ Handicap. One mile.— Lochree, Jolly Chimes, High Jinks, Granite City, Golden Bubbles, Auditress, Albert Logan, Marshal Neil, Okoura, Rebel, Tamerlane scr, Bing Boy. Hector’s Own, Parkwood, Vesuvius 12yds bhd, Acre. Dillon Huon, Firpo, Sahib 24, Double Event, Loch Moigh, Shine Soon, King Pointer 36, Jean M'Elwyn 60. Wellington Handicap. Two miles.— George the Fourth. Golden Author. Grand Light, Great Delight, Florrie Pointer, Electric Gold. Awaiti, Hostess, Medusa, Sailor Boy, Sunfish, Warrenore, Travis Axworthy, Athalone ser, Nan Brent 12yds bhd, Denver’s Doll, Mercury, Zella 24. High Sea. Invader, Real Light 36, Firelight 48, Royal Serene 84. WELLINGTON, August 31. In connection with the handicaps declared tor the Wellington spring trotting meeting the following corrections are made: —In the Borough Handicap Alexis, Awaiti, Beverley, Audubon. Lady Author, Medusa, Myrtle Dillon. Sunfish, Sylvie Logan, and Welcome Pearl are on the limit mark, and not on 12 yards behind, as stated.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB’.S WEIGHTS. Okehu Hurdles. One mile and a-quar-ter. —Comical 11.13, Gaze 11.4, Brigadier Bill 11.3, Cohesion 10.11, San Pedro 10.7, Gala Day 10.1, Ballyfarnon 10.0, Polyphemus, Kilburn 9.9, Vexatious 9.6, Star Shell, Olympic,' Royal Elm, Troilus, Diana’s Lad 9.4, Lady Gay, Beaumont, Askari 9.2, Glengariff, Handy 9.0. Putiki Hack Handicap. One mile and 110 yards.—Limosa 9.0, Catkin, Singleton, Discourse 8.13, Kawhakina, Gold Cure Quarter Deck 8.6, Pale Star 8.5, Knightlike 8.1, Mooregas 8.0, Otairi 7.12, Vigilance 7.11, Flying Shot, Court Jester 7.9, Miss Mercia 7.5, Wet Paint 7.2, "Calamine, Calithe, Mount Shannon, Green Acre, Gasnapper; Te Karere, Whakaari 7.0. • . ■ . \ .

Seafield Handicap. Seven furlongs.— King Lu 9.10, Lady Desmond 9.2, Treshain, Partaga 8.12, Tea Time; 8.7, Royal Game, Day Guard 8,4,. Anolb 8.2, Comical 8.1, Orazone, Keddar 7.13, Pangolin 7.12, Archeen, Sleepy Sol 7.11, Pblonett, Waltzer, Mendip- 7.10, Gardant, Olympic 7.9, Avro, ‘Te- Koroke 7.8, Kilperori, Lucy Rose, Gold "Cure, Auriculous, Whisogne, Decoy Bird 7.7.

Dune Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.— Ladies’ Boy 9.0, Avon Court 8.12, Silver Rule 8.8, Callanmore 8.7, Desert Lad, Banker 8.4, Knightlike 8.3, Holus Bolus 8.1, Abisogne, Royal Lineage 8.0. Kilmezzo, Lucy Rose 7.13, Briar Root, White Ringlet, Te Atiawa 7.12, Argue 7.10, laurimu 7.8, Monsogne 7.3, Swoopalong, Mauriaene 7.2, Rash, Segment, Upoko, Otaura Lass, Connoisseur, Foreign Fancy, Rillet, Marica, Tangerim, Grattan, Airforce, Boundary,' Seamstress, Skypoint, Inflame, Lethal, Sovena 7.0. Marangai Handicap. One mile and 110 yards.—Mask 9.9, The Hawke 9.2. Beacon Light BTI3, Glenross, Paitonu, Nukumai 8.10. Black Mint 8.9, Valkron 8.5, Bisox 8.0, Bennanee 7.13, Vivo 7.9, Shining Armour, Comical 7.8. Queen Arch, Horomea, Royal Mint, Blimp 7.5, Princess Ronnie, Mint Leaf 7.4, Polonett, Talisker 7.3, Bonogne, Singleton, Catkin 7.2, Captain Gazeley, Te Koroke, Auriculous, Gold Cure, Kilmezzo 7.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—Reremoana 9.11, The Hawke 9.5, Kiosk 9.4, Benzora 9.1, King Lu, Bright Glow 8.13, Laughing Prince, Star Stranger 8.8, Kaiti, Silver Mine, Lysander, Te Monanui 8.6, Arrow Lad 8.4, Tea Time, Goshawk, Limited 7.12, Staghunter 7.9, Oration. Ruffles, Day Guard 7.8, Broad Acre 7.7, Bonogne 7.4. Keddar, Helotis 7.3, Lady’s Boy 7.6, Town Bird, Starboard Light, Banker, Kilperon, Saggitarius 7.0. MARTON ACCEPTANCES. Trial Plate. Five furlongs.—Upoko, Dermod. Maunacna, Cashier, War Zone, Black Maire, Merxcis. Balloon. Whakaau, Pegeen, Oge. Kilorell, Warfille, Lethal, Marica. Rillet, Otaura Lass, Srattan Vaux, The Maiden, Gold Soult—Miralma mare, Dry Area, Tangerim, Inflame, Bioxt. Whakaaro 8.10. Rata Hack Hurdles. One mile and a-half.—Cohesion 11.2, Gala Day 10.8, Sir Moment 10.6, Polyphemus 10.5, San Fera 10.1, Olympic 9.13, Beaumont, The Waltzer 9.11. Hangawera 9.3, Red Bank 9.2, Ruby Ring, Kempsey, Guadalquiver, Lieutenant Bill 9.0. Spring Hack Cup. Seven furlongs.— Catkin 9.0, Pangolin 8.13, Lady’s Boy. Singleton 8.12, Gold Cure, Maui 8.8, Tei i 8.6. Moorgas, Vigilance 8.2, Kilmezzo, Holus Bolus 8.1, Lucy Rose 7.13, Abisogne, Flying Shot 7.9, Miss Mercia, Taurinm 7.8. Gold Bag. Tanagra 7.5, Monsogne, Takutama 7.2. Shining Star, Gasnapper, Connoisseur 7.0. Marton Handicap. One mile and aquarter.—Nukumai 9.3, Bisox 8.3, Vivo 7.11. Polonett 7.10, Queen Arch 7.9, Royal Mint. Shining Armour 7.8. Horomea 7.7. Princess Ronnie 7.6, Kilmiss, Orazone 7.4, Te Koroke. Captain Gazeley, Wanderlust, Brigadier Bill. Nucleus 7.0. Hunt Cup Steeples. About two miles . nd a-half—Master Arch 10.9. Mataipuke 9.13, Stymie 9.11, Haeremai 9.9. Bitola. Red Spider. The Don. Risk, Terehu, Bonus. Trouble, Guadalquiver, Scrap Iron, Del Sarto. Excelsior 9.7. Electric Hack Handicap. Six furlongs.—Callanmore 9.0. Abisogne. Moutoa Treasury 3.4, Knightlike. Court Jester 8.2. Mi&3 Mercia 8.1, Gold Bag. Tanagra 7.13. Monsogne 7.11. High Falutin’ 7.9, Rash 7.7. Upoko, Foreign Fancy. Airforce. Green Acre, Teremoana, Tangerim, Wbakaari. Lethal. Rillet 7.5. Railway Handicap. Six furlongs.— Kiosk 9.8. King Lu 9.3, Star Stranger 8.12. Valkon 8.8, Dobbin, Tea Time 8.2, Staghunter 7.13, Ruffles 7.12. Miss Pat 7.10, Keddar, Oration, Blimp 7.7, Lady’s Boy 7.5. Archeen 7.4. The Immigrant, Town Bird 7.2, Sagittarius 7.1, Auriculas, Takutama 7.0. Tutaenui Hack Handicap. One mile and 137 yards.—Limosa 9.6. Discourse 9.5, Kawhakina 9.1, Pale Star 8.5, Vigilance 8.4. Court Jester. Flying Shot 8.2, Kelburn 7.12. Kindle 7.9. Wet Paint, Vexations 7.8, Shining Star. Metellus, Roburant. Mount Shannon, Calithe 7.7.

MARTON RE-HANDICAPS. PALMERSTON N., August 30. The following rehandicaps have been declared for the Marton meeting: — Electric Hack Handicap.—Knightlike 8.6. Tutaenui Hack Handicap.—Pale Star 8.11. WELLINGTON. September 2. For the Railway Handicap at the Marton Jockey Club meeting. Oration has been re-handicapped at 7.12. AVONDALE CLASSICS. The following final payments have been declared: — Avondale Stakes.—Courtlike, eh c by Chief Ruler—Gipsy Martian. Royal Menu, Flying. Prince, Ceremony, Alloy, b f by Paper Money—Philomela. Eaglet, Awamutu, Cymon. Speed Light. Roseglow, First Money, Clever, b g by Potoa. Polly Perkins, b g by Chief Ruler—Lucella. Golden Measure, Imperial Guard, br f by Night Raid—Grafton Water, Love Call, Hunting Day, Sunny Mint. Avondale Guineas. —Mithra, Mettelus, Episode, High Falutin, Atiawa, Kingsland, Lucky Light, Jolly Money, Gold Money, Prodice, Prince Humphrey, Lucy Rose. Havering, White Winga. Grand Tea, Snow Drift, Sir Russell, Mauriaena, Knightlike. RACING CONFERENCE. CHRISTCHURCH, August 29. It is understood that the president of the New Zealand Racing Conference has received a protest from the committee of the Auckland Racing Club that the manner in which the voting was taken at the election of the Executive Committee of the recent annual meeting of the conference was in direct contravention of part iii, rule 5, of the Rules of. Racing: that the voting was taken upon the ruling of the chairman on the oneman one-vote system, which, the Auckland Racing Club’s committee claims, clearly renders the election void; and that no executive, committee has been legally elected or is in existence. It is understood that the president of the conference • has decided to declare the election of the Executive Committee void owing to the voting at the election not being in accordance with the method specified under part iii, rule 5, of the Rule of - Racing, and that a fresh election is therefore necessary. '

, It has been stated that the president is consulting all the representatives present at'the recent meeting of the conference whether they are agreeable for a ballot

to be taken without going to the expense of holding a special meeting of the conference to elect an executive committee, and no doubt the decision of the representatives on this particular matter will be available shortly. RIVERTON RACING CLUB. That the Riverton Racing Club, is in a wonderfully strong financial position was shown at the annual meeting on Wednesday night (says the Southland Times), when the balance sheet disclosed the liabilities of the club as "nil,” and the assets at £14,451 7s Bd. The credit balance on their Easter meeting was £2718 3s 3d, and on the whole year’s working £894 7s Bd. In moving the adoption of the report, the president (Dr C. H. Gordon) said:— “ It is unnecessary for me to comment on the balance sheet. It is wonderful to be able to say that the liabilities are nil, and that we have assets worth £14,000, after £2OOO have been marked off in two years for depreciation. The balance sheet marks the culmination of the policy begun about 1922. The first and most important has been accomplished and we stand free of debt. This is especially satisfactory because the last few years have been very hard on racing clubs. When the policy was laid down, some said it was too ambitious, but our present position has proved that the judgment of the committee in the past has been sound.” The secretary announced the newlyelected office-bearers as follows:—President, Dr C. H. Gordon: vice-presidents, Messrs F. Trail and A. E. Willett: committee—Messrs H. J. Riddle, C. J. Butler, and J. W. Ronald. GORE RACING CLUB. At a committee meeting of the Gore Racing Club, over which Mr F. Wallis, jun., presided, some arrangements were made for the club’s spring fixture, to be held during October. It was decided to leave the arrangements for catering in the hands of the secretary. Mr W. F. James (Dunedin) was appointed to work the totalisator for the season. A special committee was appointed to recommend the best means of giving publicity to the club’s fixtures. A ballot for new members will take place on October 13, and nominations of candidates will require to be in the secretary's hands not later than September 13. The Works Committee’s recommendation that the birdcage fence on the north side should be Straightened and reerected before the spring meeting was adopted. GOOD PRICE FOR PERCEPTION. AUCKLAND, August 30. 'lhe price for which Perception, who was owned by Mr F. Ear], K.C., of Auckland, was sold in Sydney was £2OOO and a contingency. CATTLE FLAT RACING CLUB. The annual meeting of members of the Cattle Flat Hack Racing Club was held at Balfour, the president (Mr J. Hood) presiding over a good attendance of members. The balance sheet was read, and showed that the club started the year with a small credit balance of 6s 3d and finished with a credit balance of £2l odd in the working account. During the year the club purchased a property for a racecourse, and after paying a substantial deposit the property account showed £93 in hand. The president, in moving the adoption of the balance sheet, congratulated the club on the satisfactory results for the year, and paid a high tribute to the secretary (Mr J. Condon), stating that it was his untiring efforts and wholeheartedness in his work that had brought about the satisfactory state of affairs. The motion was carried. Mr Kelly commented upon the result attained, and said the purchase of a racecourse was a wise one. Office-bearers were elected as follows:— President, Mr J. Hood (re-elected); vice-presidents—-Messrs Shuttleworth and William Kelly; secretary, Mr J. Condon (reelcted). The stakes were increased to £175. Mr Carmody tendered his resignation as a steward. The resignation was accepted with regret, the vacancy being filled by Mr J. M'Askill. Two other vacancies were filled by Messrs M’Taggart and Baird. The appointment of a handicapper was left over to be dealt with by a meeting of stewards to be held at tin early date. , Other business of a routine nature was dealt with, and the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair. PRINCESS RONNIE DEAD. WANGANUI, September 2. , The racehorse Princess Ronnie, while at training exercises at the Marton Racecourse on Saturday, burst a blood vessel and died.

RACING IN AUSTRALIA.

INQUIRY INTO MISHAP. SYDNEY, August 27. . Three horses fell at Rosehill in the Granville Stakes. Randella, ridden by A. Montgomery, fell approaching the first turn, and Nagrada, ridden by Toohey, appeared to come down over him. Five furlongs from' home Amplifier, ridden by Reed, also fell. The jockeys escaped with slight injuries, but Randella was so badly hurt that he had to. be destroyed. The Jockey Club stewards inquired into the accidents, and found that the fall of Randella was caused by undue crowding, and that the fall of Nagrada was the result of being unable to avoid Randella. Owing to the contradictory nature of the evidence, the stewards were unable to. attach the blame to any particular rider or riders. They also found that Amplifier’s fall was caused by getting on the heels of the horse in front, but there • was. insufficient - evidence to. show whether any particular rider was at fault. BROTHER TO WINDBAG SOLD. ; . . SYDNEY, August 27. At the racehorse sales • Bicolour,, a hqjfbrother to Windbag, realised 525 guineas.

LIMERICK’S CONDITION GOOD. SYDNEY, August 29. The champion Limerick is in fine fettle - , and will make his first appearance in the Warwick Stakes on Saturday. There is no sign of his old trouble, foot soreness. He looks as good as last year, and is attracting a lot of attention, Raasay, New Zealand’s popular A.J. Derby candidate, ha s just been sold to "Mr Constable,” who races in partnership with Mr E. L. Baillieu. The purchase money is believed to be SOOOgns. Raasay was formerly owned bv Mr J. S. M'Leod. All the New Zealand horses by the Ulimaroa w - ere disembarked in good condition. SALE OF PERCEPTION. SYDNEY, August 29. The racehorse Perception has been sold to a patron of J. Marsden’s stable. The price is not stated, but it is known to be high. WARWICK FARM MEETING. SY'DNEY, September 1. The weather was fine for the Warwick Farm races, and the going was good. The following are the results of the principal events: — HOBARTVILLE STAKES, of lOOOsovs. Seven furlongs.—-Mollison, 8.10, 1; Ramulus, 8.10, 2; Prince Humphrey, 8.10, 3. There were 10 starters. Mollison led into the straight, and, having no trouble to keep Ramulus at bay in the run home, won comfortably by two lengths; Prince Humphrey three-quarters of a length away. Time. Imin 27see. WARWICK FARM STAKES. of lOOOsovs. Weight-for-age. One mile.— Limerick, 9.0, 1; Winalot, 9.0, 2; Statesman, 8.9, 3. There were five starters. Limerick, after leading -to the three-furlongs post, put on the pace and led into the straight from Winalot, Jocelyn and Statesman. Limerick maintained the lead, and came on, winning by a length; Statesman two lengths and ahalf away. Time, Imin GLENLEE HANDICAP. One mile. —Linatic. 8.5, 1; Sharpson, 8.9, 2; Ariki? wai, 9.6, 3. There were 15 starters. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 40sec. VICTORIAN AMATEUR TURF CLUB. MELBOURNE, September 1. The weather was dull for the opening of the Victorian Amateur Turf Club’s meeting, held at Caulfield. The principal events resulted:— MEMSIE STAKES, of lOOOsovs. Nine furlongs.—Gothic. 9.11, 1; Lady Beth. 8.9, 2; Faramanch, 7.9, 3. There were 13 starters. Rounding the home turn Lady Beth led the field, with Gothic moving up fast. The latter easily ran to the front and won comfortably by three lengths, with Faramanch a neck away. Time. Imin 55fsec. HEATHERLIE HANDICAP, of lOOOsovs. Nine furlongs.—Horoscope, 8.6, 1; Beppinsan, 7.11, 2; Homerus, 7.13, 3. There were 14 starters. Benpinsan led in the early stages, and at the distance had what seemed a commanding lead. However, he could not withstand the brilliant finish by Horoscope, who got up on the post and won by a head. Homerus was a length and a -half away. ■Time, Imin 54sec.

RACING IN ENGLAND.

THE EBOR HANDICAP. LONDON, August 29. The Ebor Handicap resulted: Cinaquest 1, Toureen 2, Polyanthus 3. Fourteen started. Won by three-quarters of a length, a neck between second and third. GIMCRACK STAKES. LONDON, August 30. At the York meeting the principal event resulted:— Gimcrack Stakes, lOOOsovs, added to a sweepstake of lOsovs each; second 150sovs, third 50sovs. Six furlongs.—The Black Abbott 1, Roigrey 2, Roland Bala 3. Ten started. Won by a length and a-half.