TURF FIXTURES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XII, 16 September 1899, Page 484

TURF FIXTURES.

NEW ZEALAND. September IG, 20—Avondale Jockey Club Spring Ocober 3 and I —Hawke's Bay Spring October 14, IS—Auckland Trotting Club Spring October 19. 20 —Poverty Bay Turf Club November 4,9, U—Auckland Racing Club Spring December 2 and 6 — Otahuhu Trotting Club Spring December 26, 28. and January 1, 2—Auckland Racing Club Summer February 17, 21, 24 — Otahuhu Trotting Club Summer March 10 —South Auckland Racing Club April 16, 17, 21—Auckland Racing Club Autumn June 9, 11—Auckland Racing Club Winter DATES OF COMING EVENTS. NEW ZEALAND. October 4—Hawke's Bay Guineas October s—Hawke’s5 —Hawke’s Bay Spring Handicap November 4 —Auckland Guineas November 7—New Zealand Cup November 9—Canterbury Derby November 11—Canterbury Cup December 26—Auckland Cup January I—Great Northern Derby AUSTRALIA. September 12—Metropolitan Stakes October 14—Caulfield Guineas October 21—Caulfield Cup November 4—V.R.C. Derby November 7—Melbourne Cup NOTES BY*MONITOR. Last Wednesday the cable gave us the result of the St. Leger, the great three-year-old race run at Doncaster. Once more the Duke of Westminster’s Flying Fox has proved his superiority to his fellow three-year-olds by winning easily. By his victory as I pointed out last week the son of Orme now takes rank as a winner of the “triple crown,” namely the Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, and St. Leger. Flying' Fox’s nearest attendant was the American colt Caiman, by Lachat-chee-Happy Days, which it will be remembered also finished second to him in the Two Thousand Guineas. The Duke s champion has been annexing all the big races of the English turf this season, and the amount which has gone to his credit must be considerably in excess of £30,000. It is understood that the Duke’s great wish is to beat Donovan’s record of achieving £ 55,000 in the seasons 1888-1889, and if “the Fox” still retains his health next season he is almost certain to do this, as he is engaged in at least four of the ten thousand pound races. In this connection it is interesting to notice the previous great winners. Donovan stands at the head of the list, and he is followed by Isinglass, Ayrshire, La Fleehe, Orme, Gladiateur, Ormonde, Surefoot, and Lord Lyoni in that order. Of these probably the best record is Gladiateur’s, for he made his name as far back as 1864-65, when none of the heavily moneyed races were in existence.

A ery good entries have been received by the secretary of the Oamaru Coursing Club for their meeting which takes place early in the year 1900. No less than fifty-seven nominations have been received for the Oamaru Challenge Stakes. They include twenty from Oamaru, nine from Hawke’s Bay, eight from Dunedin, five from Auckland, five from Invercargill, three from Ashburton, three from Maniototo, three from Christchurch, and one from Albury, By the mail steamer, which left port last week, that smart little mare Partan Jeannie was a passenger for the land of the Stars and Stripes. The Mariposa also had on board the bay horse Tareoola (by Newminster— Imogene, winner of the Melbourne Cup of 1893, who was shipped from Sydney, and has been purchased bv a San Francisco resident for stud purposes.

The Pakuranga hounds met at Panmure on Wednesday last, and thence proceeded to Mrs Bayley’s property, where some very good runs eventuated. The weather was all that could be desired for hunting, and a good number of ladies and gentlemen mustered to take part in the sport. Opua, who, it will be remembered, won the Selling Steeplechase at the Auckland Winter Meeting last June,

in great style, jumping every obstacle well throughout the race, has since been tried in the hunting field, and although the son of Emir Bey took kindly to the business at first, he finally turned it up, and would refuse to jump even the smallest obstacles. He is now running out in a paddock at Avondale, having been blistered, and at present does not bear a very taking appearance. Record Reign was brought down from Pukekohe last week. The son of Castor and Winnie has been worked on the Avondale course, and moved in a very free style. He looks well, although I hear he has not done a great deal of work lately; still I would not be surprised to see him fill one of the places in the Avondale Cup on Saturday. The hurdle horse Birthday, whom Jaek Rae took down to compete at the G.N. Meeting last month, has since changed hands, and is now a member of M. Hobbs’ string.

Rosella appears to be getting over the late accident which befel her by getting mixed up in a wire fence recently. 1 noticed her walking along the Ellerslie roads one morning last week, and although well bandaged, she walked perfectly free. It is greatly to be hoped that Mr Nathan’s smart little mare will be able to take part at the Hawke’s Bay meeting. The chestnut gelding Rex, who has been into retirement since the autumn, is now to be put into commission again, and is located at his old mentor’s stables at Ellerslie. Rex is looking big and lusty, and it will not be long before Booth gets a polish on him again. By the mail boat which arrived last week, Mr Leonard Marshall was a passenger. This gentleman is wellknown in racing circles here as being the owner of Cyrenian and other horses.

It was reported last week that Mr D. MeLeod, the owner of Miss Delaval, offered to wager an even hundred that his filly would beat Explosion in the New Zealand Cup. The N.Z. Cup candidate Jupiter, who annexed the Winter Cup at the G.N. Meeting, has since placed another good race to his credit. At the Tiinaru Meeting held last week, the son of St. Clair won the Cup after an excellent finish, by a long neck from Dundas, Vandyke filling third place. Out of sixteen starts last season, Jupiter won eight races, and he is now being backed by some knowing ones for the N.Z. Cup, in which event he only has a feather weight to carry.

The stallion Friar’s Balsam, who was recently destroyed in England, appears to have left a racehorse behind him in Benzoin. This horse, who was imported by Mr G. G. Stead, but now belongs to Murray Hobbs’ stable, ran second in ,ae Winter Cup to Jupiter at the G.N. Meeting, and on the following day he came out and won the August Handicap of llOsovs., six furlongs, in good style. At the concluding day’s racing of the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting on Friday last, Benzoin won the Farewell Handicap very easily. The erst Auckland pony Antic, who was sent across to Sydney some few years back by Mr L. Harris, still keeps picking up an odd race. At Kensington. on August 25th, the little son of Anteros, with lost- 41b on his back, won the Hurdle Race of 20sovs. in good style from a decent field. Lady Marion, another well-known to Aucklanders. started in the Kensington Handicap, but did not run prominently at any part of the race. The jockeys W. Bird and W. Gall have had their riding licenses cancelled for twelve months. At a meeting of the A.R.C. held last week a letter was read from Major George, complaining that the two lads refused to do duty while in his employ, and after hearing the evidence of both parties the Club found the charges fully proved, consequently they will have to stand down for the above mentioned period. Mr Geo. Raynes, of Parnell, has had the bad luck to lose a fine young colt foal sired by Ben Godfrey from his mare Pansy. The colt in question was foaled on Friday evening, and early next morning it was found dead with a severe wound on its forehead, which it is held was maliciously.

inflicted. It seems hardly feasible that anyone would perform such a cowardly act. Mr Raynes has placed the matter in the hands of the police, and he offers a reward of £2O for evidence which will lead to the conviction of the offender.

Two doubles freely backed during the week for the Cup and short race at Avondale are St. Ursula and St. Peter, and Miss Delaval and St. Peter. A lot of money was written about these two combinations at 20 to 1. St. Peter is going very strong in his work at Ellerslie every morning, and all going well with St. Leger’s son he will take a power of beating in the 6 furlong go on Saturday. ® ® ® AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. The Avondale Jockey Club commence their Spring Meeting next Saturday this opening the racing season as far as the Auckland District is concerned. The Club, which is a very progressive one, has left no stone unturned to ensure a successful reunion. Acceptances all round are very numerous, while the cattle engaged are of good quality. The popular Secretary, Mr H. H. Hayr, has done an immense lot of work, and has all the details well in hand, so that the comfort of patrons to Avondale will be well looked after. In reading through the list of acceptances for the Avondale Stakes, which is the first two-year-old race of the season, I notice that no less than 23 youngsters are still left in these, including the very pick of the Auckland district. Two that are very highly spoken of are St. Olga, by St. Leger-Satanella, and therefore sister to St. Paul, and St. Elyn, by St. Leger-Lady Evelyn, who on account of her relationship to Hermosa, should prove very smart. Personally I have great respect for Mr Nathan’s representative Beddington, by Seaton Dela-val-Miss Letty, who is half-brother to that speedy little mare Miss Rose. As of course it is the youngster’s first attempt it is somewhat of the nature of dipping in a lucky bag to pick the winner. In the Avondale Cup eleven have been left in; Record Reign with 8.2 occupying the pride of place. The race looks far more open than it has done for some years, but I fancy that it will rest between St. Ursula and Miss Delaval, between whom a keen battle is sure to be fought, while possible danger may come from the top weight.

In the Maiden Plate there is a good field of whom those which seem to hr.<e the likeliest chances are St. Jack, Swiftfoot, and Castaside.

In the Handicap Hurdles I incline to the chances of Dentist, who has been allotted 10.7, while Tip and Voltigeur may follow him home. No less than twenty-nine names appear in the Hack Handicap—a five furlong scramble—so that it is barely possible to find the right pea, but Wellingon and Quilted are sure to run well forward.

In the Pony Handicap the constant Lena with Ost looks dangerous, but possibly Trooper and Rangiruru may beat her at the finish.

In the Flying Handicap St. Peter with 7.9 and Firefly 8.7 are left with good chances, and although the field contains many good performers, I fancy the former will just about do the trick.

In the Hunt Club Steeplechase, there are thirteen down to compete, and certainly of these Crusado, who has been given 11.10, appears the pick of the bunch, and he should win from Riot and Tommy. In conection with the meeting the privileges were offered by auction last week when Messrs J. Churton and Co. elicited the following bids:—Gates, Mr P. Purcell, £149; Booths, Mr Donovan, £112; Cards, Scott Printing Co., £7O; Refreshment Stalls, Mr A. F. Stillwell, £3 5/; Stabling, Mr Keenan, £2 10/; the total amount realised being £331.

Midden Plate Handicap 6 furlongs: Perseverance 6.5, Monsoon 8.0, Jim Kean 7.12, Voltlgeur 7.12, St. Jack T.lO, 'loroa 7.9. Swiftfoot 7.7, The Owl 7.7, Castrollne 7.6, Corvette 7.5, Alf 7.4, Castaskie 7.0, Kempt 6. to, Lieutenant 6.10, Shamrock 6.9, PlplWharauroa 6.9, St. Alda 6.7.

Handicap Hurdles, 1} mile: Dingo 10.8, Demist 10.7, Rollo 10.4, Vultlgeur 11. 9,12. Volcano 9.11, Tip 9.10, Cannongate 9.10, Hyias 9.5. Idris 9.5, Foudroyaul 9.0, Kempt 9.0, The Needle 9.0. AVONDALE STAKES of loOsors; 4 furlongs. Roslpbele, by Hotchkiss—Reproach Vai Kosn, by Seaton Delaval—Vieux Rose Yvonne, by Fabulous—Marjorie Miss Calculation, by St. Hippo—Liquidation Stepfast, by St. Hippo—Stepfeldt Beddington, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Letty Captain Jack, by Fabulous—Lady Hamilton Bay gelding by llroekley—Migoulet Brown gelding by Soult—Swiftsure Brown Ally by Soult—Hotcherlna Lady Avon, by Soult—First Love Landlock, by Flintlock—Dreamlaud Minerve, by Nelson— Moouga Zealous, by Nelson—Hestia St. Olga, by St. Leger—Sutanella Kissmnry, by Hotchkiss—st. Mary Brown colt by Castor—Sunrise St. Elwyn, by St. Leger—Lady Evelyn Aleger, by St. Leger—Brown Alice Golden Rose, by St. Leger—Bangle Evert, by St. Leger—Eve Brown ttlly by Cuirassier—Yattaghan lirjwa colt by St. Leger—Lady alrd Avondale Cup: Record Reign 8.2, St. Crlspiu 8.2, St. Ursula 7.12, Bluejacket 7.11, Mias Delaval 7.6, Doctor 7.5, I'orangi Potae 7.2, Regalia IL 7.0, Crusade 7.0, Auld Reekie 7.0. Lieutenant 6.7. Haek Handicap, 5 furlongs: Kettledrum 9.6, Favonu 8.9, Quilted 8.4, Castroline 7.11, St. Louis Tasman—Lady Motta g. 7.8, Blaircarig 7.8, Kate Godfrey 7.6, La Gloria 7.6, Guardsman 7.5, Wellington 7.5, Jess 7.5, Pohutukawa 7.4, Shamrock 7.2, St. Aida 7.0, Bar-the-Door 7.0, Forty-seven 7.0, Corsieau 7.0, Puffing Billy 7.0, Milo 7.0, Ruru 7.0, Rangitoto 7.0, Cyclone 7.0, Telegraph 6.10, Donnybrook 6.10, Panacea 6.10. Ida 6.10, Bellebird 6.10, Kaitlrl 6.7. Hunt Club Steeplechase: Mozel 11.12, Mat.gere 11.10, Crusado 11.10, Blot 112 Tommy 11.0, Bonovoree 11.0, ratty 1010 Bakybooley 10.10, Teaniwltra 10.10, Villars 10. i, Ika V uka 10.7, Motor 10.7, Glensnn 10.7. Pony Handicap, 6 furlongs: Lena 9.0, Nora 8.10, Nannie 8.8, Rangiuru 8.6, Edison 7.12, Stella 7.11, La Rose 7.9. Topsail 7.6 Certain 7.4, Motukorea 7.2, Frauds 7.0, Botlly 7.0, Trooper 7.0, Pipiwharauroa 7.0, Muss Lane 6.10, Venus 6.10, ( lansman 6.9, Morceau 6.7, Lady 6.7. ’ Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs: Red Lancer 8.12, Firefly 8.7, St. Elmo 8.6, Cavalier 8.5, Lillie 5.3, Admiral Hawke 7.12, St Peter 7.9, The Afghan 7.7, Porangi Potae 7.5, Bellebird 7.5, Knight of Athol 7.2, Moment 7.2, Guardfish 7.2, Regalia 11. 7.0, St. Jack 6.12, St. Inuls 6.8, Brilliant 6 7. ® ® ® The South Canterbury Joekey Club held a two days’ meeting at Tiniaru last week. The gathering was a very successful one, the attendance being the largest seen on the course for years. The sum of £4,258 was passed through the machines for the two days, as against £3,986 last year. The following are the results. FIRST DAY. Hunters’ Hurdles of 30 sovs, 14 mile. • —Sub Rosa, 11.0, 1; Fly, 11.4, 2; Victor 11., 11.2, 3. Won easily by half a dozen lengths. Dividend'£2 4/. Maiden Plate of 30 sovs. Six furlongs.—Valentine, 1; Heliograph, 2; Bristol, 3. Won easily. Dividend £63 3/. Timaru Cup, of 110 sovs. One and a quarter mile.—Messrs. Ellis Bros.’ Jupiter, 1; Dundas, 2; Vandyke, 3. A good race. Won by a long neck. Dividend, £4 13/. Shorts Handicap.—Ben Farlev, 1; Rochester, 2; Orphao, 3. Won by a neck. Dividend, £3 3/. Welter Handicap. — Wedlock, 1; Abercrombie, 2; First Blood, 3. Won by a length. Dividend, £6 15/. Hurdles.—Windermere, 1; Glenore, 2; Schnapps, 3. Won by a length. Dividend, £3. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— Double Event, Ost, 1; Spinner, Bst, 2; Benzoin, Bst 41b, 3. Double Event won by a neck. Dividend, £ 16. SECOND DAY. Hurdles, one mile and a half.— Windermere, 11.10, 1; Glenare, 11.6, 2; Pensioner, 9.0, 3. Won by a length. Dividend, £4 19/. Gladstone Handicap, six furlongs. —Phryne, 7.2, 1; Grand Shot, 8.5, 2; Bristol, 8.12, 3. Won easily. Dividend, £6 6/. Rhodes’ Memorial Stakes of 100 sovs., one mile.—Mr Knight's The Spinner, 7.11, 1; Mr Blake’s Daphne, 6.10, 2; Mr M. Hobbs’ Dundas, 8.12, 3. Won easily. Dividend, £9 6/,

Seadown Handicap, five furlongs.— Bristol, 8.2, 1; The Orphan, 8.9, 2; Rochester, 9.2, 3. Won. easily. Dividend, £4 10/.

Stewards’ Plate, six furlongs.— First Blood, 9.8, 1; Rex 11., 8.7, 2;' Vandyke, 9.7, 3. Won by a length and a half. Dividend, £5 7/. Bracelet, one and a half mile.— Phryne, 11.5, 1; Fly, 13.2, 2. Won easily. Dividend, £1 10/. Farewell Handicap.—Benzoin, 7.12, 1; Bimetallist, 7.7, 2; Huku. 8.3, 3. Won easily. Dividend, £2 10/. The Marton Racing Club held a two days’ meeting on Wednesday and. Thursday last, when some very in-

foresting ovents were disposed of. In one or two eases the dividends ranked very high, tMs being notably the case in the Hurdle Race on the first day, when Waiwera paid the big return of £BB 10/. In the Ladies’ Bracelet Egmont returned £25 13/, while in the Hack Steeplechase the followers of Menaderva received the useful dividend of £43. The following are the results of the racing: FIRST DAY. Hunters’ Hurdles. —Eucharist, 1; Kea, 2; Ruapehu, 3. Time, 3m. Bs. Dividend, £8 10/. Flying Handicap—Bugler, 1; Will-o’-the-Wisp, 2; Discount, 3. Time, Im. 22 4-ss. Dividend, £4 16/. Hunt Club Cup.—St. Leonards, 1; Billy, 2; Harbinger, 3. Time 7m. 10s. Dividend, £ 7 10/. Maiden Stakes.—-Will-o’-the-Wisp, 1; Hauriri, 2; H.M.s. Pinafore, 3. Time, Im. 52 3-ss. Dividend, £2 5/. Trial Steeplechase. — Ronald, 1; [Wrexham, 2; Jack Tar, 3. Dividend, (£2 15/. Upper Tutaenui Handicap.—Pansy, 1: Hauriri, 2; Lum Hee, 3. Dividend, £3 7/. Hurdle Race, 14 mile.—Waiwera, 1; Stilts, 2; Eucharist, 3. Time, 3m. 45.; Dividend, £BB 10/. SECOND DAY. Trial Hurdles of 25 sovs, 1J mile. — Hutana, 1; Nea, 2; Rimlock, 3. All started. Time, 3m. Bs. Dividend, £4 10/. Electric Handicap of 30 sovs, 5 furlongs. — Discount, 1; Mongonui, 2; Will-o’-the-Wisp, 3. Forager and Kawaua were scratched. Time Im. 10s. Dividend, £5 5/. Ladies’ Bracelet (Steeplechase) of 20 sovs, two miles. — Egmont, 1; Puketoi, 2; The Clown, 3. Time, 4m. 465. Dividend, £25 13/.

York Farm Handicap of 40 sovs.— Hauriri, 1; Worry, 2; Pansy, 3. Right Metal was scratched. Good race. Dividend, £ll 1/. Handicap Hurdles. —Watershot, 1; Stilts, 2; Cannonade, 3. Good race. Dividend, £ 10 14/. Hack Steeplechase. —Menaderva, 1; Ronald, 2; Jack Tar, 3. Dividend, £42. A protest for crossing was entered. Final Welter.—Tui. 1; Rimlock, 2; Frost, 3. Dividend, £8 4/. ® ® ® THE AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING. The A.J.C. Spring Meeting was commenced on Saturday last under very favourable circumstances, the weather being fine and the attendance, which included Lords Beauchamp, Brassey, and Tennyson, was very large. Much interest was taken in the Derby, for which five went to the post. Mr F. Fielder’s chestnut colt Cranberry being made a hot favourite at even money. The race itself calls for little comment, as the son of Cranbrook was first away and led from start to finish, winning easily by two lengths. In the Epsom Handicap a very big field faced the barrier, Superb meeting with most support. The result came as a surprise, as Mr L. A. Cooper’s brown mare Djin Djin, which carried the substantial impost of 8.9, won easily by two lengths, in the remarkable "time of Imin 391|sees., which is a fresh record for- the mile. In the Spring Stakes Bobadil was looked upon as the best of good things, the son of Bill of Portland going out at even money in a field of eleven. The ancient Hopscotch held command for most of the journey, but three furlongs from home Dewey w 7 ent to the front and won by half a length from Cocos. The winner is a three-year-old colt by Lochiel —Dona, and carried 7.5. Cocos by his defeat of Bobadil under even w-eights emphasised his win in last year’s Derby, thus proving that it was not the fluke generally thought. Waiter, carrying 10.10, won the Hurdle race by six lenghts from a field of fourteen. In the Trial Stakes the Melbourne Cup candidate Gauleon started at even money, but could only get third to Australian Star and Bullomin. Nineteen horses carried silk in the Kensington Handicap, victory falling to an outsider in Merribah (7.6), who was seen home by Zeno 11. and Fulminate. The following are the details of the racing: — THE HURDLE RACE, a handicap sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 250 sovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 50sovs from the prize. About two miles and a half. Mr W. Kelso’s b or br g Waiter, 10.10, aged . 1

Mr R. K. Dempster’s ch g Orlando, 10.&, 6 yrs 2 Mr L. A. Cooper’s blk g Myrmidon, 11.3, aged 3 Fourteen horses started. Betting: 2 to 1 against Waiter, 4 to 1 Myrmidon, 5 to 1 Orlando. Waiter won by six lengths. Time, 4.551. THE TRIAL STAKES, a sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 250sovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 50sovs from the prize. One mile and a quarter. Mr A. Gollan’s br h Australian Star, 3yrs, 7.12 1 Mr J. McMaster's b g Bullomin, 6yrs, 8.7 2 Mr H. Oxenham's br h Gauleon, 4yrs, 8.8 3 Nine horses started. Betting: Even money on Gauleon, 5 to 2 against Ottoman, 4 to 1 Maecenas. Australian Star won by a length and a half. Time, 2.11 J. THE A.J.C. DERBY, a sweepstakes of 30sovs each, with 500sovs added. For three-year-olds. Colts, 8.10; fillies, 8.5; geldings allowed 31b. The owner of the second horse to receive lOOsovs, and the owner of the third 50sovs from the prize. One mile and a-half. Mr F. Fielder’s ch e Cranberry, by Cranbrook—Tiwoona (Fielder).. 1 Mr R. B. Dickison’s br c Kalingo, by Russley—Lalla Rookh (Harris) 2 Mr W. R. Hall’s b c Reviver, by Clan Stuart (imp.)—Melissa (Parker) 3 Also ran: Hon. W. A. Long’s b e Parthian, by Grand Flaneur—Areheress, and Mr C. M. Lloyd’s b e Promontory, by Bill of Portland (imp.) —Montalto. Betting: Even money Cranberry, 3 to 1 against Parthian, 5 to 1 Reviver arid Promontory, 8 to 1 Kalingo.

Cranberry was the first away, and Kalingo last. The favourite led all the way. Parthian joined the leader nt Oxenham's. with Reviver, Kalingo in the rear. At five furlongs post the pace improved, and the field closed up. Parthian began to fail at the home turn, and Cranberry led into the straight by half-a-length, where Kalingo drew up, and catching the beaten Par’hian, he challenged Cranberry. Kalingo drew up to the favourite’s girths opposite the St. Leger stand, but the effort was momentary, as the favourite responded well, and coming away, won by 7 a couple of lengths. Time, 2min 44Jsec.

THE EPSOM HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of 20sovs each, with lOOOsovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 200sovs, and the owner of the third lOOsovs from the prize. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr L. A. Cooper’s br m Djin-Djin, syrs, by Forest King—-Cumino, 8.9 (Barden) 1

Mr J. Mayo’s b c Sequence, 3yrs, 7.2 (Kuhn) 2 Mr H. V. Foy’s b m Auld Lang Syne, 4 yrs, 7.13 (Harris) 3 Also ran: Water Colour, 8.12; Caledonian, 8.7; Carberra, 8.3; Blue Metal, 8.3; Ace of Diamonds, 8.3; Boreas, 8.3; Cremona, 8.0; Fitzroy, 7.12; Prize, 7.13; Kobold, 7.12; Superb, 7.11; Foret, 7.11; Akarini, 7.10; Dan O’Connell, 7.9; Thrift, 7.8; Severity, 7.7; Loch Long, 7.5; Condiment, 7.5; Cordon, 7.4; Watchdog, 7.2; Coal Queen, 7.2; Nambucca, 6.13; Dandy, 6.12; Aquila, 6.12; Aldernian, 6.12; Welcome, 6.10. Betting: 4 to 1 against Superb, 6 to 1 Severity, 7 to 1 Ace of Diamonds, 10 to 1 Cordon, 16 to 1 Djin-Djin and Sequence. Fitzroy, Watchdog, and Dandy were the first away. After going a few strides Loeh Long lost his jockey. The pace was a craeker from the jump. Dandy and Watchdog still held command at the five-furlongs post, with Sequence and Superb in attendance, while Auld Lang Syne, Blue Metal, Fitzroy, and Djin - Djin were the boldest of the next division. Dandy was first into the straight, Watchdog following. When well in the straight Djin-Djin, Sequence, Nambucca and Superb had the leaders in distress. Djin-Djin then dashed to the front, and had the race won at the St. Leger stand, eventually passing the post a couple of lengths to the good. Time, Imin 39Jsec.

THE SPRING STAKES, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with 400sovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive 50sovs from the prize. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a-half.

Mr T. Payten’s’ ch c Dewey, 3yrs, by Lochiel—Dona, 7.5 1

Mr W. Bailey's ch h Cocos, 4yrs, 9.0 2 Mr W. R. Wilson’s br h Bobadil, 4yrs, 9.0 3 Eleven horses started. Betting: Even money on Bobadil, 4 to 1 against Le Var, 6 to 1 Dewey, 10 to 1 the others. Hopscotch led for the best part of the distance, with Dewey in second

Hopscotch led for the best part of the distance, with Dewey in second place. At the three-furlong post the latter took command, and led to the finish, winning by half a length. Time, 2min 36}sec. THE KENSINGTON HANDICAP, a handicap sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 2(X)sovs added; the owner of the second horse to receive SOsovs from the prize. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Mr G. Martin’s ch g Merribah, 4yrs, 7.6 1 Mr E. A. Mayo’s bl g Zeno IL, aged, 7.12 2 Mr W. IL Mate's br f Fulminate, 3yrs, 7.7 3 Nineteen horses started. Betting: 4 to 1 against Amourette and Cooramin, 7 to 1 Sirocco, 10 to 1 the others. Merribah won by half a length. Time, Imin 42sec. ® ® ® There has been little doing during the week in the betting on the New Zealand Cup, the only notable transaction being the support awarded to Jupiter, who has’advanced to 14 to 1. Other quotations are as follows:—12 to 1 Douglas and Explosion, 14 to 1 Battleaxe and Miss Delaval, 16 to 1 Sir Launcelot and Fulmeu and Castashore, 20 to 1 Coronet, Bush Rose, Seahorse, and Uhlan, 25 to 1 Tauhei and St. Paul. By his defeat at weight-for-age of such good horses as Cocos and Bobadil Dewey stamps himself as being a cut above the ordinary, and there can be little doubt that he will be heard of again at the big meeting at Flemington in the spirng. By cutting out the mile in Imin. 39Jsecs., Djin Djin put up a remark* able performance. The previous record stood at 1.40, this time having been achieved by Kingfish, Marvel, Paris, Bungebob, Delaware, and Bobadil. As Djin Dijn is a mere pony and carried the fair weight of 8.9 the performance is all the more creditable. Canterbury, who won the A.J.C. Derby on Saturday 7 last, was bred at the Havilah Stud by Mr H. C. White, being purchased by 7 Mr F. Fielder for 330 guineas. As- a two-year-old he proved a failure, and his first creditable race was the other day when he finished second to The Chief in the Hampden Stakes. Cranberry 7 in this respect has a somewhat unique record, as his win is in such a big race as the Derby, while his owner is probably the youngest who has ever owned a winner of the Blue Ribbon, being under twenty 7 years of age.