EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT

Taranaki Daily News, 10 June 1929, Page 6

EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT

PROGRAMME OF INTERESTING SPORT

STEEPLECHASE TO HUIRANGI GIRL

DENIER WINS THE OPEN SPRINT

With a satisfactory attendance, totahsator investments well maintained good fields and interesting racing the Egmont-Wan-ganui Hunt Club’s annual meeting, which was held on the Egmont Racing Club’s course at Hawera on Saturday, must be regarde as a distinct success. Naturally, after the heavy ram of the previous two days the going was somewhat heavy. The principal event, the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, was won by the North Taranaki mare Huirangi Girl with another North Taranaki horse in Waitaunaha as run-ner-up, from a field of ten. The Hunters’ Flat went to the Waverley horse Calithe, with Patrolet as runner-up, from a field of seven. The open six attracted a field of six and was won by the Hawera owned Denier.

INVESTMENTS MAINTAINED. THREE FAVOURITES SCORE. DOUBLE WIN TO HOPWOOD. Fortunately, though prospects late, on Friday night did not look promising, the weather on Saturday morning broke fine, and'consequently there' was a very satisfactory attendance, With the exception of a slight shower prior to the racing, the weather remained fine and the public had an enjoyable day, as the racing was of an interesting character throughout. The course had received a careful preparation at the hands of Mr. Morse hut, as was only to be expected after the heavy downpour of the two previous days, the going was very heavy. However, the constant use of the motor roller throughout the day had a very beneficial effect. Fields were of a handy size, splendid dispatches being effected by Mr. Alf. Morse, and though the fluidics were not as thrilling as on some occasions, the racin' 1 - was veTy interesting, and the judge” Mr. C. H. Washer, was called on to make some close decisions in the minor placings, which he gave with his customary accuracy and dispatch. Though Mr. Coyle, as handicapper, did not succeed in bringing the fields as close together as usual, he nevertheless had the public puzzled at times, only three first favourites being first past the post. The public, however, were never very far astray, dividends being of a handy size. There were only a couple of minor mishaps, Risk and Pikimai unseating their riders in the Steeplechase Cup. M. Conway, the rider of Pikimai, sustained a* broken collarbone, but F. Corlett escaped injury. That there were no more mishaps is a tribute to the state of the course. The principal event, the EgmontWanganui Hunt Steeplechase Cup, attracted a field of ten and provided a good race. Maidos was made a hot favourite, and in the early stages the son of Sarto flattered his supporters by assuming the lead. He failed to stay on, and with half the distance gone ths North Taranaki-own cd Huirangi Girl established a six lengths’ lead and, jumping perfectly, was never afterwards troubled, going on to win comfortably by ten lengths from Waitanahau, which was kept a long way back in the early stages. The win was a popular one, the° owner, Mr. H. E. Loveridge, receiving numerous congratulations, as did the trainer, Mr. W. F. Mantle, who sent the daughter of’ Silva to the post in splendid condition. IT. Dulieu rode a well-judged race. PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. Immediately after the race the hand-, some silver tray and tea service, valued at 50 guineas, which went with the thick end of the stake and had been the subject of admiration all the morning, was presented by the donor, Mr. Geo. Spriggins, to Dr. W. T. Simmons, master of the hunt. Mr. Spriggins, who has been a member of the’ club for 40 years, expressed tho hope that next year some one would present a similar trophy. Dr. Simmons, in accepting the trophy, expressed the thanks of the club to the donor for his generous gift. Hunting, he remarked, was always a clean Sport, and he was pleased to note that it was beginning to come into its own throughout the Dominion. It called for horses that possessed pace, stamina and brains. He congratulated Mr. Loveridge on possessing such a fine horse as Huirangi Girl, as she had run an excellent race and had been splendidly ridden. Hard cash, he thought, did not appeal to the owner of a good hunter so much as would the winning of such a Jiandsome trophy, which would serve to commemorate the victory. He called on Mrs. Simmons to present the trophy, which she did amidst applause. In acknowledging Mr. Loveridge mentioned that it was the seventh Trophy Huirangi Girl had won for him at race and sports meetings. Those who had seen her race would agree that she was an honest sort of girl. Cheers were given for the horse, the trainer, and the rider. The open sprint attracted a field of «ix and' was won by the Bisogne geldiii" Denier, which led all the way. Otlier representatives of the defunct Bisogne —Monaghan and Monsognc —tilled minor places. Bisogne’s progeny had a good innings. Hopwood secured a double win in the hack events, with Bione as runner-up on each occasion. Another, in Bawjuke, ran third in the steeplechase. Messrs. A. Wilson and N. B. Sanclilamls, stipendiary stewards, found little to quibble at, there! being no in-

<jujri.es. The tolali-ator staff under Mr. Geo. Sprigging, handled £9667 J'Ju, ns compared with £10,657 at the last meeting, held in Wanganui in September, 1027. On that occasion, however, there was an extra race.

The arrangements for the conduct of

the meeting were splendid, the races being run off well to time so that the public had ample time to catch their trains. The catering, in the hands of Adams and Co., was of a high standard, whilst there was an innovation in connection with the music, this being supplied by gramophone records through an amplifier. ' The secretary, Mr. W.Macfarlane, had his' department well organised, and he, with the president (Mr. J. E._ Palmer) and the members of the" committee, are to be congratulated. '"; ■ DETAILS OF THE RACING. HUNTERS’ HURDLE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, second 10 sovs, third 5 sovs from the stakes. One and a half miles. 3—PHxIMAI, S. G. Davidson’s br g, aged, by Manchineci —Sylvia Park mare, 10.7 (M. Conway) .. 1 O—JUST JOHN, B. C. Lapouple’s b g, aged, 11.5 (P. Holman) 2 2—LIVELY FIRE, W. Alexander’s , rn g, aged, 10.1 (F..Corbctt) .... 3 Also started —4 Quillfire, ? 10.2 (H. Dulieu); 7 Glendhu, 9.12 (.(V Moran); 1 Mystum, 9.11 (L, Jarvis); 5 Karangawai, 9.7 (R. Eager); and 8 Spy, 9.7 (E. St ana way). Winner trained by M. Conway, Hawera. Won by five lengths, with two lengths between second ancF third. Karangawai was fourth. Time, 2min 59sec.

HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second 15 sovs, tjiird 5 sovs from tho stakes. I—AIRTIGHT, J. Fryer’s'di g, aged, by Tree Lucerne—Country Air, 10.5 (H. Pitcon) 1 S—GRAND LUPIN, H. Rayner’s blk g, aged, 9.4 (E. Stanaway) “2 S—GILGAI, A. Mercer’s b g, aged, 9.0 (R. Jenkin) 3 Also started —3 Polyphemus, 9.6 cairied 9.7 (A. McDonald); 2 Paul Lucerne, 9.4 (H. Dulieu); 6 Captain Gazeley, 9.0 carried 9.3 (P. Holman);, and 7 Joke Form, 9.0 carried 9.2 (R. Linton). Winner trained by owner, Hawera. Won by two lengths, with three parts of a length between second and third. Paul Lucerne was Time, 2mm 58sec.

WAVERLEY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second 15 sovs, third 5 sovs from tho . stakes. Five furlongs. 4—HOPWOOD, I. J. Thacker’s2 b g, 4yrs, by . Bisogne—Sylvia Park mare, 9.0 (H. Wiggins) 1 2—BIONE, IV. O’Brien’s b g, 4yrs, 9.0 (B. 11. Morris) 2 I—BROXT, R. Johnson's b g, 4yrs, 9.13 (N. F. Johnson) 3 Also started—7 Singer, 9.13 (A. Myles); 5 Ngawhine, 9.0 (T. Green); S Corwen, 9.0 carried 9.1 (H. Dulieu); 9 Varsity, 9.0 (K. Grylls); 6 Boundary, 9.0 (C. France); 3 Potoaform, 9.0 (H. Goldfinch); and 10 Valma, 9.0 (A. McCormac). Winner trained by bwner, 'Normanby. Won by two and a llAlf With two lengths between second and third. Valma was fourth. Time,. Imin 6ssec.

EGMONT-WANGANUI (HUNT CUP, of 150 sovs; first, 100., sovs and silver tray and tea 'service value 50gns, ■presented by G<-''Spriggens, Esq.; second, 35 sovs, third. 15 sovs f lOl the stakes. About;' two and a halt miles. 3—HUIRANGI GIRL; H. E. Loveridge’s brm, Gyrs, by Silva—Westmere mare, 10.9 (H. Dulieu) .... 1 6— WAITAUNAHA, B. o.’ Lapouple’s hr g, aged, 10.3 (P, Holman) .... - 7— BANJUKE, E. L. Riddiford’s b g, aged, 11.2 (L. Jarvis) • 3 Also started —1 Alaidos, 11.9 (A. Hobson) ; 8 San Fera, 11.7 (E. Stanaway); 4 Pikimai, 10.13 (M. Conway)2 Trouble, 10.13 (A. McDonald); 5 Eisk, 10.0 (F. Corbett); 9 Miss Opaku, 10.0 (R. Jenkins); and 10 . Haeremai, 10.0 (W. Grindlay). -v-, . ■Winner trained by M . J. Mantle, New Plvmouth. r ’ 4 ’ / Won by 10 lengths.^ jwith half a turion" between second and third. _ San Fera was fourth. Risk and Pikimai lost their riders, M. Conway sustaining a broken collarbone. Time, smm Slsec. FLYING HANDICAP,. t (ppen) r , of 100 sovs, second 15 ’sovs, third 5 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 1- DENIER, F. Startup’s b syrs, by Bisogne-- Decinia, 9.0 (1. Green) S—MONAGHAN, Mrs. F. McDonalds b ", aged, 9.5 (C. France) ...... - MONSOGNE, P. Tito’s ch n>, 6yrs, 9.0 (T. Tito) . 0 1 Also started—2 Melissa, 9.10 (L. George); 6 Whenuanui, 9.6 (11. Goldfinch); and 4 Toapaiti, 9.0. (M. Gray). Winner trained by AV. Pine, Jlawera. 1 Won by three parts of a length, with ! a head between second and third. Toapaiti was fourth. Time, Imin 18ise<'.

HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDICAP, oi SO 'sovs, second 15 sovs, third 5 sovs from the stakes. One and a quarter 1 ini’®*

2—CALITHE, D. R. Jackson’s ch g, syrs, California—Lithe-mare, 10.7 carried 10.11$ (Mr. D. Jackson) 1 I—PATROLET, P. Wood’s, b g, Oyrs, 10.9 (Mr. J. Morris) 2 4—PUAWHAtO, M. Taylors b g, aged, 10.11 (Mr. W. Grindlay) . 3 Also started—6 Liberal Lady, 10.7 (Mr I. Higgie); 3 Corneroff, 10.7 (Mr. J. McCarty) ; 5 Mannequin, 10.7 (Mr. K. Duncan); and 7 Wairiki Lad, 10.7 (Mr. T. Alcock). Winner trained by owner, Waverley. Won by four lengths, with 12 lengths between second and third. Corneroff was fourth. Time, 2min 21sec.

WAIHOU HACK HANDICAP, of 85 sovs, second 10 soys* third 5 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. I—HOPWOOD, J. J. Thacker’s b g, 4yrs, by Bisogne—‘Sylvia Park mare, 9.7 including.'7lb penalty (11. Wiggins) 1 4—BIONE, W. O'Brien's ■ b' g, 4yrs, 9.0 (T. Green) ~ 7_JOKE FORM, T. Carson’s br m, Oyrs, 9.0 (A. Linton) 3 Also started—2 Warflame, 9.6 (A. McCormac); 3 Fort Alice, 9.3 (B. 11. Moiris); 6 Gold Tree, 9.0 (C. France); and 5 Boundary, 9.0 (T. Tito). Winner trained by owner, Normanby. Won by two lengths, with .four lengths between second and third. Fort Alice was fourth. Time, Imin ISJ-sec. DESCRIPTION OF THE. RACING. PIKIMAI IMPROVES WITH WORK. (By “Motufod?") Eight lined up for the Hunters’. Hurdles, and the public would . have nothing but Mystum, Lively. Fire and Pikimai, 70 tickets separating them. Mystum delayed the starVftnd when the tapes went up Glendhu was left several lengths. Lively Fire moved first and led over the initial obstacle, from Quillfire and Mystum, breaks of four lengths separating the trio into the straight. When they went past- the stands Lively Fire was just out in front of Quillfire and Mystum, with four lengths to Pikimai and Karangawai. Just John was tailing the field. Pikimai moved up on the bend and at the six furlongs was with Lively Fire and Quillfire, the trio being on terms well dear of Mystum, while the top-weight- was coming fast through the field. Quillfire and Mystum had cried enough half a mile from home, where Just John ran up into third berth, Pikimai being the best part of three lengths ahead of Lively Fire and Just John. The leader increased his break around the bend and was five lengths in front of Just John and Lively Fire as they straightened. Just John threw out a challenge at the bottom of the straight, but whatever chance he had was settled when he hit the last fence hard, leaving Pikimai to go on to win by five lengths. Just John had to be hard ridden up the straight to beat Lively Fire into third berth by a length and a half. Karangawai and Quillfire were together four lengths back, with Glendhu next and Mystum and Spy tailed off. Pikimai was appreciably benefited, by his races at Ellerslie and was the best conditioned horse in the race. Just John, carrying a ton of superfluous flesh, ran a great race and strikes one as an early winner. Lively Fire was hardly impressive, but Karangawai finished on well and may do better over country this season.

RECENT FORM STILL IN EVIDENCE

All lined ‘up for the Hack Hurdles, and the public sorted out Airtight as an even-money fancy. Paul Lucerne wasnext in demand. Joke Form delayed the start for some time and was left when the barrier rose, Airtight taking the lead from Paul Lucerne and Grand Lupin. Polyphemus was hurried up on the bend and had actually taken the lead as they jumped the fence, at tho bottom of the fitraight. Passing the stands Polyphemus and Great Lupin were together, with Airtight, Joke Form and Paul Lucerne next. Polyphemus a wain took up the running across the bend, where Captain Gazeley was hunted along. At the six furlong peg Polyphemus was two lengths ahead of Grand Lupin, Joke Form, Captain Gazeley and Airtight, who were bunched. Once over the fence at the five furlong post Airtight set off after Polyphemus, and Captain Gazeley dropped back. Polyphemus maintained his lead across the top and was two lengths ahead of Airtight, Grand Lupin, Paul Lucerne, Joke Form and Gilgai. Polyphemus quickly compounded when the pressure was put on and Airtight was first over the last fence to go on to win by a good two and a-halt‘ lengths from Grand Lupin, while Gilgai came with a great late run to secure third money three-quarters of a length further back, just, ahead of Paul Lucerne. Joke Form and Polypheinus were a dozen lengths back. ’ Airtight had the advantage of recent racing at Ellerslie and his superior condition: stood to him. Grand Lupin ran a good race for a fresh horse, and G ily. > < promises to do well over the big fences this season. Paul Lucerne did not go as well as expected, hut he may not' have fancied the very slippery- going.

HOPWOOD REGISTERS SMART WIN.

Ten were saddled up for the Waverley Handicap, and the punters went solidly for Broxt, with Bione also in solid demand. Hopwood was left several lengths when the field , got away and Nga-whine moved off nicely from Broxt, Bione, Potoaform and Valmar. There was a shuffle for positions down the back, and across the top Broxt' was showing up on the outside of Ngawhine. while Hopwood had been rushed up to third place in a bunch which included Bione, Potoaform, Boundary and Valma. As they swung -into, the straight Hopwood ran past the ; leaders and Ngawhine dropped out of the picture. Hopwood was not extended -to run in two lengths and a-ha-lf ahead of Bione, who was two lengths in front of a very tired Broxt. Valma, who came fast, was only a nose away in fourth place, with Varsity, Potoaform, Singer and Corwen next. The winner registered an impressive win and '.covered a- more ground than the others. He has benefited with his recent racing and should be heard of again soon. Bione ran a solid race and Broxt -just fsiled 'over the last furlong for want of condition. Valma. who finished a good fourth, was at forlorn odds. . Singer appeared very gross and ran according to his looks.

HUIRANGI GIRL'S HUNT CUP WIN

Lively Fire and Havrowgate were the c.ulv absentees from the EgmontWauganui Hunt Club Cup, and the public sorted Muidos out as prime fancy, there being a drop of nearly 400 tickets to Trouble and Huirangi Girl. Maidos and Risk wore first on to the course

proper and over the double in front of the stands Maidos was just in front of San Fera, Huirangi Girl, Miss Opakau, Banjuke, Risk and Waitaunaha. Miss Opakau was hurried up on the bend and entering the back stretch had a slight lead •on Maidos, with Huirangi Girl and San Fera heading a strung out field. Across the top and approaching the double Miss Opakau was clear of Maidos and Huirangi Girl, with ten lengths to San Fera and Banjuke, and a similar break to Waitaunaha and Risk. Miss Opakau hit the sod wall hard, but Jenkins made a good recovery a-:d Maidos and Huirangi Girl closed up. When over the hen coop at the bottom of the straight Huirangi Girl took up the running and, jumping magnificently, cleared the double six lengths ahead of Maidos (who hit the second obstacle hard), San Fera, Waitaunaha, Ban juke and Miss Opakau, Going down the back for the last time Huirangi Girl had increased her lead to eight lengths from San Fera and Maidos, while Maitaunaha was beginning to close up. Across the top Waitaunaha set off after the leader, who had a break of about ten lengths, while Maidos, San I'era and Banjuke were together six lengths further back. Huirangi Girl scattered dust at the sod wall and had another life at the hen coop, but she cleared the last fence in great style and was going away again at the finish to win by ten lengths from Waitaunaha, who ran a great race while his condition lasted. San Fera and Banjuke had a great struggle for third money half a furlong back, Banjuke passing the,post with a head to spare. Strung out were Haercmai, Maidos, Trouble and Miss Opakau. Risk and Pikimai fell at’ the sod wall on the first circuit. Huirangi Girl scored a popular win and stripped in great condition. The race should do her a lot of good, and it would not be surprising to see her win an open steeplechase this season. Waitaunaha went a good race and with a bit more racing should be equal to any of the hack steeplechases around the country. Banjuke was a-s big as a house and ran surprisingly well. His turn may not be far oft’, and with San Fera he sliould prove troublesome over short cross-country courses this season. Maidos hit a couple of fences solidly which, with his big weight, made him very tired over the last half-mile.

DENIER WINS FROM END TO END

The defection of Oration, Tenacre and Onward left a bare two-dividend field to contest' the Flying Handicap, and the public would, not look past Denier and Melissa. Tommy Green got the favourite away smartly and was never headed. Along the back Whonuanui, Monaghan and Melissa were Denier s nearest attendants, and across the top and into the straight Denier was just clear of Whenuanui and Monaghan. Whenuanui and Melissa compounded when they straightened up and Denier went on to win by a length from Monaghan, which lasted long enough to stall off a challenge from Monsogne, who came up on the rails, by a nose. There was a break to Toapaiti, with Melissa and Whenuanui several lengths back. Denier was probably more forward than the rest of the field, with the exception of Monsogne, and his win did not carry a great deal of merit. Monaghan ran a great race and should be the better for his ’outing. The distance was not quite far enough for Monsogne. Melissa did not seem to be able to handle the very slippery going and was never moving like a winner at any stage. She is a good sort and may make amends before the e»d of the season.

CALITHE SCORES TN WEAK FIELD

Heavy scratchings reduced tlio amateur -riders’ race, the Hunters’ Flat, to seven starters, and Patrolet, who had the services of Mr. Jim Alorris, and Calithe were the only ones seriously inquired for. There was a good deal of jostling at the start and as they raced on to the course proper Patrolet, Wairiki Lad and Puawhato were showing out. Liberal Lady was bustled along as they went the stands and took the lead going out of the straight from Patrolet, Puawhato, Calithe and Wairiki Lad. Liberal Lady, soon gave way, and down the back Patrolet was clear of Calithe, Puawhato and Coriieroff, who were well strung out. Calithe moved up to the favourite three furlongs from home, with five lengths to Puawhato ami Corneroff. Calithe ran past Patrolet in the straight and won comfortably by four lengths. Puawhato was a dozen lengths behind the favourite, while Corneroff and Liberal Lady followed in that order. Calithe is not much good and Patrolet docs not look likely to even win a race.

HOP ALONG HOPWOOD WINS AGAIN

A field of seven contested the AVaihou Hack Handicap, and in the biggest pool of the day both Hopwood and Warflame went over four figures, with a solid following for Fortalice and Bione. Bione and Fortalice were ’first away from a walk-up start, while Hopwood wag again slow to move. At the half-mile Bione had a definite advantage over Fortalice, while Hopwood had been rushed up to third place, just head of Warflame, Boundary and JokeForm. Bione was clear of Fovtalice and Hopwood across the top, but as they swung info the straight Hopwood came around on the outside and Warflame shot up on the rails. Below the distance Bione, Hopwood and Warflame were fighting the issue, the latter being first to compound. Wiggins had apparently been giving the favourite a spell, and when he sat down to ride inside the distance, Hopwood simply walked away again to win by two lengths from Bione. Joke Form came along with a late run to get third money by a head from Fortalice, who was four lengths away. Warflame, who stopped to a walk, and Boundary were next. Hopwood appears to be a smart hack. He gave his field a start and covered a lot of extra ground in each race. It would take a lot more weight to keep him back to the field he beat on Saturday. Bione was unlucky in running up against Hopwood on each occasion, but the others were not worth considering. DIVISION OF THE HONOURS. Huirangi Girl’s win in the Steeplechase Cup placed H. E. Loveridge at the, head of the winning owners’ list at the Egm out-Wanganui Hunt Club meeting with £lOO cash and a 50-guinea trophy. Then follow J. J. Thacker £lso* J. Fryer £BO. F. Startup £BO. S. G. Davidson £65. D. IL Jackson £6O, B. C. Lapouplc £45, AV. O'Brien £3O, H. Rayner. E. L. Riddiford, Airs. F. McDonald. P. Wood-, each £l5, AA. Alexander. R. Johnson. A. Alereer, P. Tito, M v Taylor and T. Carson, each £5, H. Wiggins was the only jockey to ride two winners. AL Conway, H. Pit-

com, H. Dulieu, T. Green and Mr. D. Jackson each rode one.

Among tho trainers, J. J. Thacker led in two winners and W. F. Mantle, M. Conway, J. Fryer, W. Pine and D. R. Jackson one each.

The defunct sire Bisogne was represented by throe winners (Denier and Hopwood twice). Manchineel (Pikimai), Tree Lucerne (Airtight), Silva (Huirangi Girl), and California (Calithe) were each represented by one winner. A.J.C. MEETING RESULTS. PR IN E ARIM WINS STEEPLES. By Tckvrapli—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received June 9, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, June 9. Chief results of the A.J.C. meeting were: — A.J.C. STEEPLES. PRINCE ARIM, 9.12 1 SEAFIT, 11.1 2 BURRAFORM, 11.1 3 Seven started. Seafit led for a mile and a half, the nearest being Burra form, Boomeralli and Prince Arim, while Stony lost its rider. Burraform headed Seafit with half a mile to go, and Burraform took the last jump two lengths ahead of Prince Arim. The latter drew away in the straight anti won easily by seven lengths. Seafit was a head in front of Burraform. Then came Tressady, Rock and Boomeralli. Time, Gniin 29scc. WINTER STAKES. INDUCEMENT, 7.6 1 WEDDING EVE, 8.4 2 TRESSILIAN, 6.9 3 Ten started, including Greengrocer and Edenhall. Won by a neck, Time, 2min 471 sec. OAKS TO PENNYCOME QUICK. EASY WIN FROM (“OLDEN SILENCE Loudon, June, 7. Racing was continued at Epsom today. The chief event was: — THE OAKS. H miles. Pennycome Quick 1 Golden Silence .■ 2 Sister Anno .. -3 Thirteen started. Won by five lengths, two lengths between second and third. RACING AT TIMARU. HANOI CA PS ANN OUNCE D. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Timaru, Last Night. The following handicaps for rhe first day of the South Canterbury Jockey Club's winter meeting have been declared by Mr. J. E. Henry s:— TEKAPO HURDLES, one and a ’half miles.—Abcrfeldy 11.9, Troilus 11.3, Projector 10.13, Magna Charta 10.9, Overhaul 10.7, Rangatahi 10.7, Guiicase 10.5, Carinthia 10.5, Gala Day 10.2, Amorist 10.2, Nine of Spades 9.12, Deluge 9.9, Apache 9.4, Goldtown 9.2, Blue Peter, Heisler, Brightling, Antrim Boy, Clarenson, Membo, Gaybird, Valves all 9.0.

SOUTHFIELD HANDICAP, six furlongs.—Great Star 10.13, Black Duke 10.9, Meadow Lark 10. G, Taboo 10.5, Tripaway 9.7, Sagittarius 9.7, First Raid 9.2, Arch Arrow, Royal Tractor, Paper Bov, Red Sea, Waterlow, Pound Note all* 9.0.

OTIPUA STEEPLECHASE, about two and a half miles. —Charlatan 11.3, Fabriano 10.13, Radiate 10.12, Nylotis 10.10. Radiate 10.8, Wharncliffe 10.7, Alainspring 10.3, Kaikahu 10.2, Handy 9.13, The Babe. 9.3, Greenstone 9.2, Terehu. Royal Fashion, Te Maui aft 9.0. ELECTRIC STAKES, six furlongs.— All Smiles, Amourette, Best Policy, Bonrosc, Broadfield, Calham, El Boa, Frasquita, Glen Lusk, Kentish Txidy, Kiloflj Meitui, Miss Marco, Nanette, Nightdew, Night Effort, Peterette, Red Boa, Revision, Rhonda, Royal Heritage, Solgele, The Dove, Topere, Waihemo, Wrigley all 9.0.

TIMARU CUP HANDICAP, one and a ouarter miles. —Beau Geste 10.9, Money Mine 10.6, King Balboa 10.5, Wingatui 10.2, Gay Sonnet 10.2, Black Duke 10.1, Evening 9.13, Town Bank 9.8, Malmsey 9.7, Countersign 9.6, Miss Mercia, Narrative, Gooscstep, Paper Boy, Margaret Berney all 9.0.

GLADSTONE STEEPLECHASE, one mile and 35 yards. —Fabriana 12.2, Dubious 11.9, Oriflamb 11.8, Handy. 11.6, Radiac 10.9, Alessage Boy 9.12, Ngarata 9.9, Erin-go-Bragh 9.7, Shut Eye 9.5. Royal Land 9.2, Mata'ipnke, Pantier, Rangiawahio, Te Mani, Krasto, Lord Ronald, Silvcrlight, Valves, Symons al! 9.0. ' ,

ROSE WILL HACK HANDICAP, seven furlongs.—Great Star 11.13, Red Sea 10.(5, Boiirose 10.4. Sweet Refrain 10.2, Pound Note 9.13, Phastar 9.11, Amourette 9.10, The Dove 9.9, Miss Marco 9.4, Shining Star 9.4, Glenrouan 9.4, El Boa 9.3, Barrington 9.3, Dumblane 9.3, After Ten 9.2, Crossbow 9.2, Briarthorn 9.1, Best Policy 9.1, Little Queen 9.1, Royal Heritage, Audience, Gay Fashion, Moreau, Frasquita, Airplane, Fairness all 9.0.

DONCASTER HANDICAP, seven furlongs—Gay Sonnet 11.9, Taboo 10.13, Evening 10.9, Fairy Herald 9.13, Miss Mercia 9.10, Front Rank 9.9, First Raid 9.8, AVayward 9.6, Martis 9.4, Arch Arrow 9.4, Paper Boy 9.3, Runaki 9.3, Waterlow, Margaret Birney, Filosol, Felony, Baby Bun all 9.0. THE NAPIER MEETING. (By “Moturoa.") Serious racing will be resumed at Greenmeadows on Friday next, when the Napier Park R.C-. winter meeting will open. Judging by the very numerous entries received there is any number of horses in commission at present, both fiat and jumpers. Very fair stakes are offered, and Mr. H. Coyle's weights should be productive of excellent acceptances on Tuesday evening. $ ft ft ■* With Brigadier Bill engaged, the handicapper did" not have any difficulty, in apportioning topweight, and now that the Martonian is moving freely once more there is no reason why he should rot run well with 11.13. Rang! Sarto meets him. on only 7Jbs better terms than in the AVanganni Steeples, and Mr. Bull's line jumper may again hold the Sarto geldiii" safe. Ballyfariion is meeting Raugi Sarto on Gibs worse terms than when they met in the Grandstand Steeples al. Wanganui, and. over the extra half-mile llangi Sarto should go better. The 9 stone division is not strong,

nor does any member show promise. Frisco Jack is too much a tcar-away to instil confidence, and the others are mostly ''has-beens,” or “never-wercs.” j

® « Eight figure in the Ahuriri Hurdles, and all have raced creditably over the small sticks. Nukumai has a good load, 12 stone, but the veteran looked bright when seen out at Wanganui, and is a great weight-carrier, partial to soft tracks as well. Perle de Leon (10.10) lias only recently joined the active brigade after an enforced and lengthy spell, and his connections do not consider that ho will be properly tuned up (providing he stands a solid preparation) for some time. Elysianor lias his full share of weight, 10.9, and has not- been bustled while his trainer has been in Auckland with Kilburn. However, lie is getting plenty of hill work, and only requires some schooling to join the list of probables. Novar (10.2) Is reported to be very fit, and it would be unwise to regard his prospects cheaply. Beaumont failed each day ,at Wanganui, but has sprung surprises \t times, and is nicely treated with 10.0, Home Made, though not of much class, should account for those lower on the list. Summed up. Nukumai and Novar may be the fittest of the bunch, and the better of the pair) should be handy at the end.

A big field may be expected in the principal flat handicap, the Stewards’, and the first thing which strikes the follower of form is the big weight (10.8) awarded to Black Duke. Aie.ry Damon, with the same impost, reads a better proposition under welter weights and winter conditions. Royal Damon (10.6). appears to be over-rated, but runs a fair mile. If one of the above is destined to run prominently it may be Merry Damon. / Several of those in the middle of the handicap have been off the scene .for some months, but Huikai (9.7), and Shrewd (9.0) have done some racing, and. the last-named looks like turning out good. He won in good stylo on the second day at Wanganui, and finished as if staying, rather than sprinting, was his forte. Whether he will be equal to footing it with good open company remains to be proved, but there is* little doubt that the four-year-old son of King Mark and Chancery is a very promising sort.

Tiega (10. S and Tresham (11.2) arc fiat performers who have also proved their abilities over hurdles, and they should go well in the Moteo Hack Hurdles at Napier. Royal Elm (9.10) and Ballvfarnon (10.12) are not badly placed in the Petane Hack Steeples. Lucky Bag (9.10) and Taranto (10.2) attract attention in the Meanee Hack Handicap, and King's Jest (9.13), Malahat (9.10) and Le Champ (9.0) look well in an even crowd in the Settlers’ Hack Handicap.