RACING.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17837, 9 October 1929, Page 9

RACING.

FROM TRACK & STABLE (By “Martian.") 1029-30 SEASON. October 10, 12—Dunedin. October 17, 10—South Canterbury. October 19 —Mastcrton. October 24, 2G —Poverty Bay. -'October 2G, 28—Wellington. October 28—Waverlcy. October 28 —Waikato Hunt. October 28—Waipawa. October 28—North Canterbury. October 28, 30—Gore.' AUSTRALIAN SWEETINGS. The following are the dates of coming- meetings in Australia: — New South Wales. October 9—A.J.C. (Randwick). October 12—A.J.C. (Randwick). October 19—Menangic Park. October 19—City Tattcrsalls. October 23—Maitland. October 2C—Moorfieiu. Qotboor 26—Newcastle. October 30—Rosehill. Victoria. October 12 —V.A.T.C. October 1G —V.A.T.C. October 19—V.A.T.C. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Hamilton. —Thespian's time when he won the Great Northern Guineas in 1921 was not quite as good as Eaglet’s. It was 1.38 4-5 against 1.38 3-5 recorded in the latest race.

“Punter,” Morrinsville.— (1) Nightmarch, ait weight-for-age, will advance to 9.0 in the New Zealand Cuip. (2) Clockwork had one unplaced performance on his recent trip to Sydney.

“Weight," Te Awamutu.—Corinax had ■ 8.10 when he finished third to Aussie and Mosque in the Storey Memorial Cup Handicap at Te Rapa in the Autumn.

GOSSIP FROM ALL PARTS

The Dunedin Jockey Cluto’-s Spring meeting will toe held on Thursday and Saturday.

Desert Glow ran fair races at the Auckland meeting without threatening ojty real danger at the finish.

Paganelli is entered for racing at the coming Wellington and Canterbury meetings.

Vallar showed much of his customary dash for five furlongs of the Ports’ Handicap at the Auckland meeting. He will toe prominent a little later on.

Indolent did not show up in the Gordon Handicap, the only event he contested at the Auckland meeting. The display of the General Latour— White Sox gelding -was disappointing.

High Finance should not be long in improving on the minor place she reached in the sprint event on the first day o-f the Auckland Spring meeti»g.

■Odin did not get far In the Hunters’ Steep tec-lias e at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Valkyrlan—Koura gelding toppled 'out at the’Srst fence on the hilltop.

Good Boy Is on the improve as the result of his recent racing. The Some Boy ll—Lady Gowan hack promises to be making his presence felt in the near future.

Klngfleld ran a good race in the Shorts’ Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday. Although again out of a place in the Epsom Handicap on Monday, the Cambridge sprinter was prominent for the greater portion of the six furlongs.

Benzora had only one start at the Auckland meeting. He was drawn •vide out in the Short’s Ilaud'cap, got shopped back early and never threatened danger. ■<f

Ramblin' Kid, having his first race of the season, made a useful showing in the Manukau Hurdles at Ellerslie on Monday. The Winterbourne geiriing is to havo his next start at the Labour Day meeting at Cambridge.

Writing in the Otago Times, “Sentinel” states that 'the promising three-year-old gelding Gold Tinge, who won the Breeders’ Plate In Sydney last season, met with a mishap while galloping in the paddock at Wingatui and has been eased up.

Kawainga did not stay out the full journey of the races she contested at the Auckland meeting. The Adjutant —Titanium mare showed a lot of pace while she lasted and should do better from this out.

The smart Victorian-owned two-year-old Park-wood, was taken out of tne A.J.C. Derby, as his 'trainer formed the opinion that he is not a stayer. He is being reserved for the Caulfield Guineas run on Saturday next.

Plying Prince, who was fifth, mado a fair showing in the Great Northern Guineas, which was his only start at the Auckland meeting. The tracks of recent times have probably been on the firm side for bis best effort.

Flying Juliet raced unsuccessfully r.t the Auckland meeting.. The Romeo—Penella mare was not quite herself at line week-end which nail some effect upon her galloping form.

yin The Shade is coming to hand with racing. The Australian Sun—Violet H gelding was running on well in fifth position at the close of the King Edward Memorial Handicap at Ellerslie on Monday. With a few more gallops this member of J. T. Jamieson’s team will be ready for an improved effort.

Standfast's fractiousness at the barrier is not in his favour. The Valfcyrian—Unity gelding gave trouble at EHersiie and suffered as the outcome. best effort was to finish fifth in % Liverpool Handicap on Monday.

Protomint, a bay colt by Catmint from Protocol, who is owned by Mr A. Rowan, of Te Awamutu, appeared in two-year-old company at Ellersiie at the week-end. Protomint is not nearly ready but he shows pace.

Appellant, an Australian-bred horse by Westcourt—Wolaroi Lass, was solo cheaply the other day. His new owner ■got well over the purchase price even in the money for Appellant’s third placing In the Hobson Handicap at Ellersiie on Monday. Appellant has not been a good racing proposition so far but a change of luck may follow the change In ownership.

Sight Draft,' who finished second to Chief Link in the Musket Stakes at Ellersiie, is toy Paper Money from Gazeworthy. This juvenile in J. T. Jamieson’s team at Takinini Is small. She displayed pace and gameness in her recent effort and her sup-porters got a good return.

Silvermine is in the top grade among the sprinters. The Catmint —Silver Link norse, without having--the best of it in tlie -running, made a 00-ld bid -for tlie honours wfin 9.3 in the Epsom Handicap at Ellersiie on Monday. Havering, who won, was in receipt of lGlbs from the top-weight.

Sea Cob’s form this season has -been good. The Uuin Abbey—Seagull geiding, after running third in the Gordon Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday, took the honours very readily in the Normantoy Handicap at his second day appearance. With the judicious placing he is likely to be given Sea Goto should have his turn in open company, with which he will toe concerned for the future.

Merry Mint had every chance in the Flying Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday, tout he stopped quickly after being prominent to the nome turn. The Catmint—Merry Roe gelding ran on better in the Liverpool Handicap, at his next start, finishing jn (birch plane ia head behind Lc iShoflirc'-as. Mint was hemmed in in the run home tout for which he would probably have been in a dividend place.

Cmvajong, after losing some lengths out of the toarrier, put u-p a promising effort to get into fourth place in tlie Gordon Handicap at Ellersiie. This caused the Lucullus —Minsk three-year-old, who looked well, to find favour for his next start, the Normantoy Handicap, tout he ran badly in Monday’s opening event. Currajong should be noted for a first start in the near future.

Calithe ran third in each of his two starts in steeplechase company, at the Auckland meeting. He jumped well and condition stood to the California gelding who is likely t 0 do better in the division.

Singleton was required to cover a good .deal of extra ground in the Mitchelson Cup and the King Edward Memorial Handicap at the Auckland meeting. The Gisborne owned candidate finished fourth each day, which was form worth noting among handicap company of reduced quality to what he met at the week-end.

The Lamb appeared for his first hurdle race at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Lord Multifid gelding did not get far on the journey before he fell. His schooling work had been promising and he is likely to gain confidence with racing over the jumps.

Prince Humphrey was fairly prominent for a time during the running of the Mitchelson Cup. Just when it was expected that he would cornc on, in the straight, the Duke Humphrey— Princess Hazel gelding failed badly and was in seventh place of the ten runners at the finish.

Value was not placed in the Sho'rts' Handicap at Ellerslie but from the press stand it looked as if the Tc Awamutu candidate should have been bracketed with High Finance for third place. Value was making a fast run on the fence in what was a desperate finish. Polyxcna, whose number went up to dead beat with High Finance, was right at the back of the field at the finish.

Amor carried his light weight so well in the Mitchelson Cup that he was home immediately behind Historic and Star Stranger. This drew attention to Amor's prospects in the shorter journey of the King Edward Memorial Handicap at Ellerslie on Monday but lie could see only two of the thirteen runners home. It was patent that his strenuous effort in the Cup had dimmed the dash. of the Archery—Warlove gelding.

Lady Quex was drawn on the extreme outside of the fifteen runners in the Shorts’ Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday. This fact allowed, her failure to display her customary burst of speed was disappointing and her defeat very costly as she was a solid first favourite.

Pink Coat was decisively beaten by Eaglet in the Great Northern Guineas, but the South Island owned colt toy Hunting Song from Red Edna is a good sort, nevertheless. His pilot asked him to cover a lot of unnecessary ground in keeping him on the outside of Leader for most of the journey in Saturday’s classic. Requiring him to win from end to end under these circumstances was not good judgment on A. E. Ellis’ part.

Imamint, the Catmint Ra Aroha filly in A. Tinker’s team at Te Rapa, was in the picture throughout the five furlongs of the Welcome Stakes in which Chief Link toeat her by a ne-Qk for second place. Imamint wa3 beaten toy a better pair on the day but she is endowed with plenty of gamenesa. and will win races.

Elysianor is a good stamp of hurdler. He won at Ellersiie on Monday without toeing required to do his best. The Eiysian gelding is a member of A. E. Neale’s team at Awapuoi.

Arikltoa, carrying the top-weight (9.0) was finishing on well in fifth place at the close o-f the Gordon Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday. Th-e Warplane gelding improved upon this effort to beat all but Sea Co-b in the Normanby Handicap on Monday. Arikltoa has been racing consistently and a win for the Te Awamutu trained hack in the near future will be warranted.

Imperial Prince, a Guineas contestant at the Avondale and Auckland meetings, could make no impression on the best he met there hut he will earn stake money later -on in less pretentious company. The Lucullus — Queen of the Earth colt is built on massive lines and will be much improved by his recent 'racing.

Sir Archie is not having much luck with his hurdling efforts so far. The Archiestown gelding was one of several to go at the first fence at Ellersiie on Saturday. As his schooling has been very favourable Sir Archie will do better -as time goes on.

Gold Money was one of several throwing out a challenge over the concluding stages of the Shorts' Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday. She was in the bunch right up -to the placed horses at the finish of the six furlongs. The Paper Money-—-Miss Ethel mare may freshen up if tlie tracks get some rain.

False Scent got away none too well in the Great Northern Guineas. Tlie Hunting Song—Crisis colt improved his position and finished sixth of the eight runners. While not up to the best of classic grade False Scent is certain to pay his way. This member of the Jefferd stable is a good looker.

Golden Wedding, the favourite, was making a forward move in the Trial Hurdles at Ellersiie on Saturday when she flicked the fence five furlongs from home and dislodged her rider. With a stand up tlie Kenilworth— Werota mare would have' been second lint she would not have beaten Catonian.

Awarere was not served to tlie best advantage in tlie running at the Auckland meeting. The Swift Flight—Si!) - ford chestnut was in a lot of toother each day in sprint company, his best effort being to finish third to Havering and Silvermine on Monday.

Lady Spalpeen has a win and two seconds to the present stage of the season and should be useful in other jumping events later on. Tlie Spalpeen—Belle Amic mare gave a good display in winning tlie Onehunga Steeplechase at Ellersiie on Monday. She took charge after a mile had been covered and let nothing near her.

JfeiProdice was. not required to start at tlie Auckland meeting, the galloping surface being on the firm side for her. The Catmint —Hyades mare stands her ground in tlie New Zealand Cup. With 7.8 for tlie two mile race at Riecarton next month stie would have some prospect but will require racing in the interval.

Taku Tama failed by a head lo bring off a big surprise in tlie Shorts’ Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday. The Quin Abbey gelding, a member of the Hannon stable, was prominent throughout Hie six furlongs. In the Epsom Handicap on Monday Taku Tama -made another good showing to be fourth. He is an improving sort.

Refresher did not have strong opposition to dispose of in the Hobson Handicap at Ellerslie on .Monday and lie was the good thing the 'betting indicated. It was a Gloaming price, the shortest of the meeting. Refresher's tasks are going to be harder from this out but the Tea Tray—Hula Girl colt is a promising galloper.

Tradesman, who had his first race in the Musket Stakes at Ellerslie, is by Raceful from Lady Birdwood. The two-year-old half-brother to Town Bird carries the colours of Mr 11. T. Reilly, of Te Rapa, who bred him. Tradesman and Fraser, both owned locally, arc the only representatives of the Martian—Rose Red sire to sport silk so far.

Vertlgern promises to play his part in middle distance handicap company 'this season. The Rossendale —Pansy gelding beat all but Hunting Cry in the King Edward Memorial at Ellerslie on Monday. Compared with the winner, Vertigern had all the worst of it so far as a run was concerned, while, in addition, he covered a lot more ground.

Lucy Rose was raced at the Avondale and 'the Auckland meetings this Spring. Tiie Lucullus —Autumn Ro&e marc did not show the pep in any of her most recent engagements that she presented over the closing part cf her three-year-old career last season. As the racing is certain to improve her Lucy Rose is likely to do better from this out. '

Rercmoana’s ability has gone back to some extent hut he is yet a capable galloper under 'big weights. The Hallowmas —Bonny Portland gelding indicated so by carrying 9.8 into second berth in the Flying Handicap, the only race lie was saddled up for at the Auckland meeting. Reremoana was in the picture throughout the seven furlongs but he tired in the last hundred yards.

Piuthair Was- a starter in the Mitchelson Cup and the King Edward Memorial Handicap at the Auckland meeting. After her successful form at Avondale the Kilbroney—Black Ada marc was expected to be prominent ■but she disappointed each day.

C-hryselogy, the descendant, by Psychology, of the former star galloper, Desert Gold, was produced in two-year-old events each day at the Auckland meeting. Chrysology, who is a well developed gelding, did not display the speed expected of him. His best effort was lo finish third in his ■latest engagement. Time and racing may do something for such a wellbred one, who looks the part.

High Pitch ran a good race for a mile and a quarter of the Mitchelson Cup journey. In the King Edward Memorial on Monday, the shorter distance at" which suited him, the Sarche-don—-Shrill gelding finished third after holding a prominent position over the Last mile. In provincial handicap ■class . High Pitch should have a turn before long.

Gay Cockade is in good order and is the -sort to toe -prominent on the country circuit. The Depredation— Lethargic hack, who finished second to Refresher in the Hobson Handicap at Ellersiie on Monday, beat the -opposition just as readily as the winner disposed of him.

Brampton is not -a reliable sort. After his forward running at Avondale, where tie was unlucky not to have returned a dividend, the Lord Quex — Symbolism gelding found favour for his hack engagements at Ellersiie but he ran badly each time.

Lady's Boy has won twice and has been third once in his four starts this season. The Some Boy l[ gelding has always -been a solid performer in the spring. in the Shorts’ Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday, in which his rider put up slbs over-weight, Lady's Boy earned the verdict by pure gamencss in what was one of lhe best sprint finishes seen on the course for some time.

Star Sir-anger increased his New Zealand Gup followers by bis second to Historic in Ihe Mitehelson Gup. Tile Martian—Star Lady gelding, who was giving bis rival -il-iis in the mile and a half race at Ellersiie on Saturday, had to be hard ridden in the early stages. He covered a lot more ground than Historic and to be beaten by a, head was no disgrace under the circumstances. Tlie public made Star Stranger favourite in the King Edward Memorial on Monday. After again striking a lot of bother lie finished seventh in the mile and a quarter event.

Havering got a very bad passage in the Shorts' Handicap at Ellersiie. He had to come on tiie outside of his field in the run home and was not more than a couple of lengths away from Hie winner at tlie finish. The Quin Abey—Dreamer gelding, who' is a good one, made amends on the second day when tie won the Epsom Handicap in dashing style. After that performance, Havering’s 'backers were very unlucky on Saturday.

Eaglet's win in tlie Great Northern Guineas, in which site disposed of Hie redoubtable Pink Goat, was highly attractive. 11. Goldfinch rode Hie Chief Ruler—Dovelet • Hilly very capably and this played its part in making tier victory as complete as it was. With the Wanganui ana Avondale Guineas and two wins in sprint company tacked on to Saturday’s classic honour, Eaglet lias not been beaten to tlie present stage of her three-year-old career.

Leader’s trip from Riccarton to the Avondale and Auckland meetings did not produce better than a third placing in three starts. That came in the sprint on the concluding day at Avondale. The Chief Ruler—Formless chestnut was out forcing the pace for most of the way in the Great Northern Guineas but lie .was soon gathered when the pressure was on and finished fourth. Leader, who won three races at Riccarton in August, will come under notice again.

Sea Comet is a greatly improved steeplechaser. The Day Comet — Seabird gelding acted as runner-up in the cross-country e vent on each of the two days of the recent Auckland meeting. He bored out badly in the run home from the last fence each lime at his latest appearances. In ins four starts in the division this season Sea Comet lias a win and three seconds to his credit.

Otairi spread-eagled his field In the Flying Handicap at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Paper Money—lsabel gelding, who returned double figures, was at a surprising price when his good form of recent 'months is considered. As Otairi has also proved himself as a hurdler lie is a versatile and capable customer. He is in L. Knapp’s team at Awapuni.

Hunting Cry won the Hawke’s Bay Guineas and a week later finished third in the Great Northern Guineas. He followed this up by winning the King Edward Memorial Handicap at Ellerslie on Monday in very impressive style, after making practically all the running in the mile and a quarter. The Hunting Song—Natalitc three-year-old colt, who is a half-brother to White Fang, is a plain looker but lie can gallop. Hunting Cry is 'trained at Hastings by .1. M. Cameron, who has been in the limelight of recent seasons with The Hawk and Goshawk.

Catonian is going to turn out a useful hurdler, taking a line through his performances at Ellerslie, where he had a win and a second in his two starts. The Catmint —Spinster gelding is only a four-year-old. Taken all through, his performances were very attractive for a beginner, although lie chanced a few fences on the second day. Catonian is in 11. L. Russell’s team at Te Awamutu. Ris party threw in for a good win when Catonian scored on Saturday and returned on the half century.

Pompeius, wtoo won the Pakuranga Hunt Cup Steeplechase in August, followed up this success by scoring over practcially the same country in the Hunters’ Steeplechase at the Auckland meeting on Saturday. R. Symc had to finish minus an iron, this being lost when Pornpcius was cannoned into near the stonewall, the second fence from home. Pompeius had only a neck to spare at the finish, but the mishap referred to had its effect when Symc was called on at the finish. Pompeius, who has pace and jumps well, is in excellent condition. This member of A. P. Brady’s team will be seen out in the main event over country at the Labour Day meeting at Cambridge.

Motere is a notoriously slow beginner, which is a decided handicap to him in Ills races. There was further proof of this when the Lord Que>: — Lovemalch chestnut three-year-old contested the opening event at Elierslie on Monday. After trailing well back for Hie greater portion of Hie eight furlongs Motere finished with a great run, but he had to be content with third place. When he learns to find his feet more quickly Motere will prove much more effective.

Mervette, with the stable apprent'ee in the saddle, made a good showing lo get third in the Flying Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday. After losing ground out of the barrier, the Lucullus —Brayton mare had to travel on ihe outside of her field most of the journey. This effort and the fact that B. Morris was the pilot brought Mervette into the role of favourite for the Liverpool Handicap on Monday. Ai though she got out reasonably well Mervette struck trouble early in Hie mile journey and did not get closer than sixth at the finish.

Prince Yal, who has won three times in as many starts this season, is now in open company. His victory in the. Gordon Handicap at Ellersiie on Saturday was of the impressive order. The Yalkyrian—Sports Queen l'our-year-old did nnl begin ovcrwell, but liis pace soon carried him into a handy position and he left the best of the others standing over tlie last furlong of Hie mile journey. The Matamata owned and trained galloper is of tlie quality to increase ins record in Hie advanced company he will race among in future.

Red Lion, who won bis first race, a minor event, during a recent trip to Sydney, had iiis opening start since his return in the Cordon Handicap at Hie Auckland meeting. After making the running from the early stages it was a good one in Prince Yai who conquered him. Red Lion is more developed Ilian when previously raced on ibis side, and lie may now be oh the way towards doing something lo redeem tlie lOOOgns paid for the Solforino —Rose Red gelding. The halfbrother to Racefui is only a four-vear-oid, so lias time yet to make good.

- Chief Link, having his first start, ran Royal Ruler !o half a length for the honours in Hie Welcome Slakes at the Auckland meeting. He followed Ibis up by winning, the Musket Slakes very comfortably oh Monday. Chief Link would have been harder to beat on Saturday if be had bad the benefit of previous racing. He is going to be a useful two-year-old. Chief Link is by Chief Ruler from that former brilliant ga.Moper Silver Link. He is a fine big coil, a liall’-brothcr to Silvermine, and also races in the interests of the Taranaki sportsman, Mr A. Alexander.

Eager Rose's vir-iory in the Liverpool Handicap, the closing event of tlie Auckland Club's Spring Meeting, saw tlie biggest dividend recorded at headquarters for some time. The connections of the Day' Comet —Wee Rose mare shared in it to the extent of a solitary ticket. As Eager Rose, after having every chance, Had stopped over Hie last furlong of Hie seven in tlie Flying Handicap on Saturday her prospects in Hie mile on .Monday were, quite naturally, not fancied. In addition she had drawn No. 16 at Hie barrier. Eager Rose, who had Hie services of a stronger horseman in E. Ludlow on the latest occasion, ran Hie journey out to tlie bitter end and put up the good time of 1.39 3-5 for the mile. The full sister to a former promising galloper in Town Guard, who, unfortunately, went amiss, has not been long in work. As this was her first win since the Christinas meeting on the course Eager Rose s success did not come out of its turn.

NEW PROGRAMMES.

THE AUCKLAND CLUB. SUMMER MEETING ENTRIES. The Summer meeting of the Auckland Racing Glut) will be held on December 2G and 30 and January 1 and 2. Nominations for the Auckland Cup, Railway Handicap, Summer Cup, Racing Club Handicap, Grandstand Handicap, King’s Plate and Clifford Plate will close by 5 p.m. on Friday next, October 11, with the secretary (Mr \V. S. Spence) at Auckland.

RACING TAXATION

AUCKLAND SPRING MEETINGS

Total ~.■ .. £8,415 4 11 RACING IN AUSTRALIA. LIMERICK’S RETURN, (Australian Pr" 1 -® As^dation.) SYDNEY, Oct. 8. The New Zealand horses, Limerick, Paquito and Arikinui are to be sent back to the Dominion by next Friday’s steamer. The trainer of Nightmarch, McAuley, says that the horse is in excellent order after his gruelling races on Saturday and Monday, but no decision will bo marie in regard io taking him to Melbourne for the Cup until after the A.J.C. carnival lias ended.

VICTORIAN MEETINGS. (Australian Press Association.) MELBOURNE, October 8. The following acceptances have been received in connection with the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s Spring Meeting, which opens at Caulfield next Saturday:— Caulfield Guineas of 3000gns; 1 mile. —Bcuclare, Penthcus, Third King, Parkwood, Samaden, liebrus, Roc, Temoin, 8.5; Metaphor, Quick Reward, Asherah, Toper, Limber Up, Clarius, 8.2; Lineage, Spanish Galieon Glaive, 8.0. Scratchings for the Caulfield Cup are:—Neretti, Torlonia, Muratti, Meadow King, Sinetre. (Continued in next column.)

For the Melbourne Cup Muratti and SineU'e have been scratched. Phar Lap probably will race at Sydney on Saturday and then leave for Melbourne. Mollison is scratched for all Caulfield engagements. Karuma showed signs of lameness after galloping today. Whether it is serious or not will not be known for a day or two:

Work on the Track. The weather was favourable for training operations this morning. At Fleming!on Karuma (W. Brady) and Blather (0. Phillips) did it furlongs on the grass in 2.31 J, finishing together. Harbinger, who was going belter than Doradus, did the best mite on the grass in I. i i. Silent Quest did a mile in 1.-'iß. Kalloni and Faramanch completed a like journey in 1.43 A. South Austra defeated Seventh Heaven over six furlongs on the grass in 1.17. Prince Viol, assisted by Royal Simon, ran a mile and a-half on the tan in •2.52. Alfred the Great did a mile on Hie tan in 1.52. At Caulfield Balmerino, going better than Caramclo, registered the best nine furlongs on the grass in 1.51 j. Finsbury and ilhuriel, on the course proper, ran nine furlongs in 2.19 j. Samadan beat Metaphor in the best seven furlongs on the grass in 1.31 i. El Roy ran nine furlongs on the i course proper in 2.3, the first four in 51s. Nawallah and Ilonorium ran nine furlongs in 2.7. Black Duchess, Gilt Edge and Car- i radale arrive at Melbourne to-morrow. | Black Duchess will be running in the I Caulfield Cup and Gilt Edge in the f Toorak Handicap. Epilogue resumed work at Flemington.

The sum paid to the Government in the form of taxation in connection with the Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Meeting amounted made up as follows t o it 8 -1 4 5 ■is lid, Totalisator Tax . . £'2,700 14 3 Dividend Dufy . 4,909 13 0 Stakes Tax •5 80 0 0 Amusements Tax . 229 17 8