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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XXIII, 2 December 1899, Page 1013

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Explosion’s good deeds at Christchurch and Wellington recently have evidently impressed the Auckland liandieapper, as the son of Cuirassier and Jadestone has been allotted top weight in the big Summer event, anti it seems to me that fhe task set. him will prove a bit beyond his compass. The pony First Whisper, who hails from the Napier district, evidently carries too many guns for the ponies racing at Potter’s Paddock. On Saturday she, fairly smothered the fields opposed to her, winning both races in a canter.

They give big prizes for trotting events in America, as I notice that the Kentucky Futurity Stakes, which was won by a ebestnut gelding named Boralma, was worth 16,000 dollars. The horse was bought a few days before the event by Mr T. W. Lawson for 17,000 dollars, and his new owner scooped in 25.000 dollars over the race.

The game little St. Paul is striding along freely in ’bis work. and. as he has been leniently treated by Mr Evitt in the Auckland Cup, if be can be brought to the post fit and well the son of St. Leger should render a good account of himself on Boxing Day.

Last- week my selections distinguished themselves considerably. At the Wellington meeting I gave four winners in six attempts, these being First Blood (div. £6). Rosella (div. £1 IS/), Stockade (div. £9 4/), Okoari (div. £5 3/). At Potter's Paddock this was followed up wit'h Billy Wilson, Spreydon. Hollywood, and First Whisper, all these duly catching the judge’s eye first.

The Wellington Trotting Club held a two days’ meeting on Thursday and Saturday at Petone, but the attendance on both days was only limited. The Petone Handicap fell to Czarina, with Viotta second and Prince Albert third. The Hutt Handicap went to Selim, Woile the Railway Handicap was won by Silver Gray, the latter following this up on the second day by taking the Dash Handicap, but was disqualified and the stakes awarded to The General. in the Wellington Trotting Club Handicap Wedlock was first home.

Rosella is evidently returning to form, as her victory at Wellington will bear considerable looking into. She is evidently a fine sprinter and should prove a doughty opponent to Miss Delaval at the Summer Meeting.

The ex-Anstralian Merloolas at latest adivces was a very strong favourite for the Viceroy’s Cup. Whalers always have a lot to say in the big Indian event.

Seahorse on his arrival at beadquarters was reported to be looking very light, but is rapidly improving. He will require to be dressed in bis very best to successfully carry the heavy weight of Bst. 121 b. allotted to him in the Auckland Cup.

• The ex-Auckland pony Archduke won the principal event at the recent Suva (Fiji) meeting, held on the 9th. This was the Priuce of Wales' Stakes, run over 1$ miles, for which there were half-a-dozeu runners, including Ltifrn and a couple of Sydney horses by Lochiel. According to the account given of the race Archduke made the running from the fall of the flag, and won in a canter by three lengths from Lufra. while Trilby was in the other place. In the concluding event, the Stewards’ Handicap, over one mile, the Dauphin's sou started favourite, and after a ding dong race was beaten half a length by Lufra. Archduke was ridden by the well-known amateur Mr F. A. Reade, wlm out of four mounts at the meeting was successful on three occasions, while he finished second on the fourth.

George Wright returned from Wellington in the s.s. Rotoiti. bringing Explosion. Rosella. and Beddington with him.

A Press Association cablegram from London states that the Australianbred horse Ebor. sired by Robert the Devil, won the Purbrook Steeplechase, with Corner second, and Kacemallow third. ® ® ® AUCKLAND R.C.SUMMER MEETING. Mi Evitt has declared the following adjustments for the raws at the coming Summer Meeting. There has been much discussion as to the respective weights of Explosion. Record Reign, and Seahorse Somewhat to the general surprise Mr Roulston’s horse is found on the same mark as the craek three-year-old. both being handicapped at Bst. 121 b., and at this I cannot help fancying that the t astor horse bus the pull of the weights, as many people expected to see him alongside Explosion at the top of the list. Although, of course, when the acceptances are due a great many will drop out, still on a hurried survey of the weights those that strike me as likely to possess chances are Explosion, Record Reign. Douglas. Seahorse, Daunt, Battleaxe, and Coronet. Of course if St. Paul can be brought to the post fit and well he must hold almost, a mortgage on the race, but the hard going will probably prove too much for him.

In the Railway Handicap St. Clements. of course, holds pride of place, and even wit’h the crusher of lOst. 61b. he will have to be reckoned with if as well as at the last. Ellerslie meeting. Blazer has recently put up some good performances and has thereby earned his weight, and of the others Record Reign. Daunt. Okoari. Miss Delaval and Rosella read the likeliest of the bond).

In the Auckland Steeplechase, as might have been expected. Dummy is at the top of the poll with 12sl. 91b.. Nor’-West having 91bs. less. At the present I incline to the chances of Nor’West, Dentist, Muscatel, ami

On M inula v afternoon Explosion was supported for the Auckland ('up at 100’s to 15 and 100’s to 20. A wajFer of 1(M) to 20 was also accepted about Seahorse. The double of Seahorse and Miss Deluval for the Ctip and Kai I way Handicap was supported at GUO to IS, and 500 to 15 was written Seahorse and Rex. A wager of 200 to 12 Battleaxe for fhe ('tip and JtM) io G St. Paul were also written, (up <|aoiali<His are as under: Font to I v Sea-horse, 5 lo 1 v. Explosion. 7 to I v Record Reign, 12 to 1 v. Coronet. )6 to I St. Ilario. St. Paul and Bluejacket, 20 lo ) Tire and Tauhei.

@ @ ® TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB SPRENG MEETING.

Mr R. Wvnvard has virtually coin pleted all the arrangements for lhe Spring Meeting of the T.J C., which coutnieaces on Saturday next. The seaside racecourse always attracts plenty of patrons, and as the acceptances are numerous and of good class all that is wanted is fine weather to ensure a successful meeting. The privileges were sold last week, Mr Dunn giving £G7 for the inside booth. Mr Donovan £75 for the outside booth. Mr Murphy £K> for refreshment booth, while Messrs A. Cleave and Co. p. uchased the cards for £ 10G. The acceptances for the first day arc as follows: — ST. ANDREWS HANDICAP of 200sovs, 14 miles. st- lb st. lb. Bluejacket ... 8 8 Adm HawkJe 7 4 Coronel ..... 87 Cnrade 7 2 St. Ursula .... 8 5 Doctor . ... 7 0 Cavalier 8 5 Halbadier . .. 612 Firefly 8 4 Poranpi Potae 612 Auld Reekie 7 8 Rerulus 6 7 Lillie 7 4 BoudH-ea 6 7 Trial Handicap, one mile—Jim Kean 8.7. Shylock 8.2. Solo 80. The Afghan 80. Forty-seven 7.12. Dauntless 11 7 12. Boadicea 7.12. Belfast 7.7, Regains 7.7, Hamon 7.2. Ear the Door 7 0. Toroa 7.0, Tiki 70. Cambria Handicap, six furlongs.—Eady Avon 9.0. Balbirnie 8.5, Rosipheie 7 10. Takapuna 7.5. Zealous 70, Malamataharekiki 7.0.

Cheltenham Handicap, five furlongs— Cavalier 93. St Elmo 8.10, Dayntree 8.8. Sultan 8.6. Kettledrum 84, St Peter 8.3. Cuirasette 8.0. Ttluecap 7.12, Blairina 7.10 Picklock 7.8. The Slave 7.2. The Sharpei 7.0. Knight of Athol 7.0. Brilliant 7.0. Toroa 6.7. Tiki 6 7 Pony Handicap, six furlongs.—Pipi wharauroa 5.12. Lena 8.10. Kitty Flynn .8.8. Blue Paul 86. Nora 8.0. Clansman 8.0. Edison 7.8. Trooper 7.6. Handicap Hurdles, two miles—Opou 10.7. Evening Wunder 10 3. Volcano 9.8, Atalantu 9-6. Verdi 9.6. Thelma 9.0. Handicap Maiden Hurdles, one mile and a half and 100yds.—Miss Drury 10 12. Dingo 10 10. Forty-seven 10 8, Glenarm 10.7. Waiongona 10 0. Dauntless 11. 10 0. Thelma 10 0. Korowai 10 0. Ruru 910, Trooper 9 7. Rangitoto 9.7. Hack Handicap, five furlongs —Kettledrum f» 0. Chancellor 8.6. The Afghan 5.6. Swiftfoot 8 2. Wellington 8 0. Bullion 7.10. St. Aida 7.10. Jess 7 7. Guardsman 11.. 7.7, Shamrock 75. Waterloo 75. Toroa 7.5. Cahalier 7 5. Donnybrook 7 0. Panacea 7.0. Corsican 7 6. Tiki 7.0. Cyclone 7.0. Hohoro 7.0. Curacoa 70. SECOND DAY. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs, about three miles. st lb. st. lb. Nor-West .... 12 12 Dingo 10 2 Troubadour ..11 4 Ev. Wonder.. 10 u Opou 10 12 Glenarm 9 7 Crusado 10 9 In scanning the above I think the following possess good winning prospects: St. Andrew’s Handicap—St. Ursula or Firefly. Trial Handicap—Jim Keane or Shy)ock. Cambria Handicap- Rosipheie. Cheltenham Handicap—Sultan or Blairina.

Pouy Handicap—Williaiusow’s selected or Pipiwhararoa. Handicap Hurdles—Verdi. Handicap Maiden Hurdles Dingo. Hack Handicap—Swifl/oot. ® ® ® OTAHUHU TROTTING < LUB. The first day of the Otahubu Trotting Club Spring Meeting took place at Potter’s Paddock on Saturday, and as the went her was perfect the attendance was very considerable. During the afternoon the sum of £3302 was passed through the totalizator. Mr \V. L. Lockhart, the secretary, had al! arrangements efficiently carried out, and the day’s sport proved very interesting. In the Telephone Trot Cob, who was ridden by EHett, won by two yards from Miss llnon, with Einpress a length away third. Mr Lowe, the owner of Miss Huon, entered a protest against the winner for galloping. and this was upheld by the stewards, a verdict that caused a good deal of comment. in the Otahuhu Spring Trot Mr Robinson's Hollywood was successful, and this victory he foWewed up by taking the Harness Trot Handicap, despite a penalty. In the Epsom Pony Ilajidicap a good favourite in First Whisper was first home, and she also annexed the Flying Stakes Handicap, winning l»olh imccs with the greatest of ease. The following are results: —

Maiden Trot nt iXlsovs. I*. imk.—227 Mr W- C. Hird s l> g Bn g Wilson. 4vrs. 9s (owner). 1; 1J Mr F. W. J.ambvrt s rn g Little Doctor. 3yrs. Ss <A. Greenwood). 2; 5 Mr E. George’s b m Hein-ss. aged, strati h (ElleH). 3 Also started; 3 Millie, 3s; 3 Sally, 3s. 2 Ihirkiv. 3s; 13 l‘.i.uk Bess. 18s; 5 Miss Rue. 18s; 177 Viscount. 265. 33 l.ady Flor« n<’<*. 28s. After ttirve furlongs had been covered Billy Wilson »tio was driven in harness, went to the front and was never afterwards headed, winning by 2° yards Florence was fourth. Time. 4.24. Dividend. I‘*. Totalisator. 482. Viscount struck himself and was dismounted.

Maiden Pop? Handicap of 20sovs. five furlongs—3Bs Mr H Johnston’s br g Spreydon (owner). 1: 145 Mrs jMurfitt’s br in Hinemoa. 6yrs. 10.0 (F. Mur till), 2; 13i Mr W. Aldkott s jun. b m Queen Quail, 6vrs. 7.12 (Kelly). 3. Also ran: 38 Barmaid. 82; 11 Tene 7.4; 81 Bittle Jim. 74: 4* Taradale. 7.4; Trilby. 7.4. Won by a length Time. l.S| Dividend. XJ/lotalisalor. BS2.

Otahuhu Spring Trot of 53sovs. two miles —l6B Air G<*o. Robinson’s blk g Holly wood, aged 46s (F. Miirhit) 140 Mr F. McDell’s ch m Lady ReHord aged. 32s (T. Grt enwoml). Zz 36 Mr A Ixiwe s ch in Miss Huon. aged. 4’»s <own<r). 3. Also started: Duke <’.. 4s (Bagby); 4* Old Judge aged 20s (E- Sandali); Dulce. 24s (A. Greenwood); XJU Lord Harold 3*os (W. J. Greenwoods 22 Hard Case, 12s (T>igf>nm> 40 Sandfiy. 30s (Winter). After two furlongs had l*»*n covered Hollywood was in front and although she broke two or three times the f»cW failed to catch her. and she won by -0 vinK Hard Case finished fourth, ’rime. 329 Dividend £2 13/. Totalisalor, 1002.

Handicap Hurdle Race of 35sovs, U mile —164 Mr T S. Hill’s b g Venus, aged. •j (i (Lett) 1: 346 Mrs Murfitt’s br m Hinrmoa. Uyrs, 12.2 (F. Murfitl). 2; H 6 Mr <’ Co< kerev’s ch in Stella IL. aged, 110 (Mitchell), 3. Also started: 343 LiHh Turn 913 (R. Frewin). \enus kd all the wax and won by a couple ol lengths. Time. 2.5<1 Dividend. £2 14/. Totaibator w Harness Trot of Usovs, 1} mile—l 6 Mr G Robinson’s blk F Hollywood, n-n-alised 7s (startinF on 23s mark), aged <!■' Morfin). 1; 42 Mr C. Edgar’s br U Cleveland, aged. 13st (Duncan), 2: 160 Mr 11. Chatteris' b in impress, "-yrs, *7s (owner), 3. Also sinned: 64 Ebony. 13s (A Greenwood). 27 Fluke, aged ISs (W. C. Hud) Won bv thirty yards. Pioke was fourth. Time.!#. Dividend, £3 6/. Totnlisator.

Ersom Vonv Handicap of 30sovs. fit furlongs — ::’,o Mr J. Schaeffer’s blk in First Whisper. «vrs. 8.5 (Thos. Morrigan) 1: 131 Mr H Johnston's br g Spreydiin. ..yi,-. 77. (o»m r). 2. 161 Mr W. .1 Mnuliew < br m Certain aged. 8.1 (Fletcheri 3. Also ran. H 4 Nannie. !' 12: >0 Brovkiyl. 8 1.. w' Topsail. M«: Stella. 8- . ? n ,. <; 7Ar bv a length. Dnldend. £1 !> ■ Fotabsutor. 1131

Telephone Trot of Brew, one mile —9l Mr A I.owe’s ch m Miss Huon. ug' d. 22s <l.owe>. •: 126 Mr II Chatter a-’ <) m Empress, syrs. 27s (owner). J. Also startea. 152 Yum Yum. 3s iW. J. Greer.wo<*d>: 30 Patron (F. Mntfitti: 24 Ebony 1-s (A. Greenwood): (b- Cleveland. Ids (Dunean); 53 Cob. 29s (EHett). disqualilied Hero, ■r-s <R Millen) 18 Miss Grubam. 30- (Mitchell): 22 Judy. 30s (Tighe). Coir liulsheo first lint was disqualified lor galloping Time. 2 46. Dividend on Miss Huon. £3 3/. Totalise tor. 645-

Flying Stakes of 2-'.sovs. five furlongs.— 31' Mr J. Schaeffer’s blk m First Whisper 8 8 and 71b penalty. Gyrs (Thos Morrigan). L 60 Mr W. J. Matthew-s br m Certain, aged. 5.6 (Fletcher), ~ Mr I*. Kilson’s <■ m Miss l,ane. aged. 7.10 (John-

son) 3. Also ran: 118 Nannie in. 4: WK Brooklet. 9.2; 4’. Stella. 8.10; 21 M irvellou-. 7 4 Won easily by a length Time 1.64Dividend. W. Totalisalor. 1121

The following’ are the acceptances for the second day’s racing:

Trial Trot: Victory scr. Darkie (Is. Sally 9s. Vic. 12s. Miss Rue ISs. Black Bess 21s. I'opiujay 21s. Lady Florence 275. K.l). 27.

Suburban Trot: Old Judge 14s. Dulce 245, laird Harold 265. Lady Betford tNa. Ilolljrw«s.d 28s. Miss Huou 2Rs. Wall, kauri 36a, jirlc 465, Judy &Ua. Second Harness Trot: Allan Vi.-l.tr srr. Old Jodie 18s. Hob E T. 19s, Woodlun- 225, Golden Kins 2»s.

r.lecirit Trot: Yum Yum 3s. Lusitania (».«, !**»)» L/r? 13 s. Aliw* I sm. Wouilihie 1-Ys. Holi.o w» *d Mi>s Huou 19*. Walukauri 2»«. 11.-tnl s '«».■ 2Ls, Peter 275. H.ro 2*s Urie 2Ss. <;.ty Belie :u»s, Popinjay :«» saadfly 30*. Miss Gi.ibttiii 325. B.•■•and Maiden Puny: First Whisper 11.2, Stella 9.7. Spreydon 9.3, Eroma 9.<». Miss I me s. 13. Duchess 8.2, Semolina 5.2. Barmaid s.h, Queen Quail 7.8, Marvellous 7.0, lene 7.0. S|»rinjr Pony: First Whisper 10.2. Naunh* !». 1«». Brooklet s. 10, Certain 5.3, Semoiiua 7.4. Si eeph <-hase: Hinemoa 11.12, Nellie 11.7. Little Tom 10.13, Snowey 10.9, Karaka 10.0, Venus 10.2. Tramway Pony Handicap: First Whisper 10.0. > anuie 10.1. Certain s.s, Stella x. 7. Seiu »iina 7.0. l»m ln >s 7.6, Queen Quail 7.0, Trilby 6.10, Israelite 6.7. On pt i iising- the above, I will take the following to provide the winners: Spring Pony Handicap—First Whisper. Second Maiden Pony Pace—Miss J.aiie. Handicap Steeplechase—Nellie. Tramway Handicap—First Whisper. Suburban Trot—Lady Hetford. Second Harness Trot—Albert Victor. Trial Trot—Victory. JClectrie Trot Handicap—Yum Yum. © © © DUNEDIN JOCKEY’ CLUB. The Dunedin Jockey Club held their Spring Meeting sit the new Wingatua course on Thursday and Saturday last, the weather being fine. Speculation was fairly good, a. sum of £7160 going through the machine during the two days, as against £5lBO last year. On the big race of the meeting—the Otago Cup—only £6lO was invested, so that it would seem there is still room for considerable improvement before the Houthern club can look forward to a good financial prospect in the future. On the first day the chief event was flic Otago Cup. and for this Fulmen was elected a red-hot favourite. He, •however, had to strike his colours to f he St. Clair griding, Jupiter, who beat him by a length. In the Federal Handicap Paladin scored from a field of eight, while the Salisbury Plate went to a strong favourite in Blazer, who only returned his supporters £1 3s. Both hurdle races fell to Dundee, who on each occasion was followed home by Ilex. Another double winner was the bay mare St. Onida, who captured both welter handicaps, while Blazer also followed up his victory of the first day by securing the Glasgow Plate, these two races proving very •hollow victories for Mr Solomon’s bay gc.di ng. The St. Andrew’s Handicap, ihe mg event of the second day. fell to Mr Hobbs’ Dandas. by °erkin Warbrck IT., who beat Paiadin very easily For this race Jupiter started favourite, but failed to run into a. place. © © © 7 WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. The Wellington Racing Club decided their Spring Meeting- on Wednesday •and Friday last. During the meeting the sum of £15.749 went through the totalisator. this being exactly £4O less than last year. The club have made very considerable improvements in the accommodation for visitors, which proved a great convenience 10 those present. The racing was chiefly remarkable for the fine form displayed by the Auckland horse Explosion. Tn the Wellington Handicap Mr Nathan’s horse started a strong favourite, and finishing with great gameness under punishment managed to defeat an outsider in Tc Hapuku. He followed this up on the second day by securing the Pierce Handcap, in which race he cantered home four lengths in front of Boreas. Another horse to distinguish himself was the two-year-old PJiooka. by Robinson Crusoe—Aphrodite. who after romping home in the Spring Juvenile Stakes, on the first day. fairly smothered his only opponent in the Spring Nursery Handicap on the concluding day. The Auckland ihree-year-old filly Rosella registered a smart performance in the Shorts Handicap, for which she went to the. post a strong favourite, cutting out the five furiengs ini rain 2 4-sthsec, and winning easily by four lengths. In the Pctone Handicap Falka returned the handsome dividend of £69 Ils to his lucky supporters. The details of the racing are as follows:— .WELLINGTON’ HANDICAP of 40050V3. One mile and a quarter. 529—Mr L. D. Nathan’s hik ii Explosion. 4.vrs. by Cuirassier—Jadestone. Ost (.J. Gallagher) . 1 48—Mr \V. Robinson’s h h Tr Hapuku, syrs. 7st 9lh ([,. Robinson) 2 234 —Mr P. E. Baldwin’s blk c Advance, 3yrs, 7st 91b (T. Wilson) 3 'Also started: 157, Crusoe, "st 101 b: 70, Ideal. 7st 81b: Koromatuku. 7st Sib: 173. 'Arinuureux, 7st 61b: 137. Ruaiuahunga, 7 st f»lb: 214, Oracle, Ost 101 b. The field was sent away to a splendid start. Koromatuku Showed the way round to the back stretch, the favourite, who was lying in the ruck, being punched along by GaHagiier. At half

the distance,Korouiatuku was still in front, with Te. Hapuku ami Advamv next, ami the otbqrs close up. Ruundiutf the turn. Koroma tuku fell back, and Te Hapuku took rouiumiM, with Advance next, Explosion ai»o iyaking a foi xyard move. To Hapuku led into tin* straight, and a gr-‘aF race home ensuetU Explosion, under severe punishmenu gradually overhauled the leader, and won by a length. Advance being a similar distance behind Tv Hapuku. Koromatuku. < rusL|v e and Ruaiuahunga finished in a buurlh. Time. 2m 9s. Totalisator. 11623. Dividend, £2 15/. SPRING JI VEN’ILE STAKES of Kosov?; seojud horse lOsovs from the slakes. Four lurjongs. For t wo year-olds. 245—Hou. J. I). Ormond’s hr c P hooka. i; bv Robinson Urusue—Aphrodite, 8?c 51b <A. Rainbow) 1 90—Mr p. E. Baldwin’s br f Cecile. Bst (T. Wilson) o 79—Mr J. Paul’s hr f Black Wing, sit i(5. Price) 3 These were the only starters. Won verv easily by three lengths. Tunc. 51 4 5s Ou the totalisator. £414. Dividend, tl 10 . SHORTS HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five > furlongs. 630--Mr L. D. Nathans ch t Rosella. 3y fi: . by Seaton Delaval-Rote, bst (J. Gallagher) 1 202—Mr J. Monk’s ch g Ostiak. 3vrs 7st 121 b (Wilson) . 2 37 —Mr W. J. Jorgensen's ch 111 Wearv. syrs. 7st GIB tG. Price) 3 Also started: 285. Ngaparu* Bs£:. 83. Tortulla, Sst 2lb; 95, St. Brigid, 7sf ,sib. Osttak jumped oft with the lead, followed i»y Ngaparu. but the favourite came, through at tile turn and won with (he greatest of ease by four lengths. Time. Im 2 4-ss. Totalisator. £1333. bividend. £1 18/. FIRST HACK HANDICAP of SOsws. One Uriie. 119— Mr A. Ferguson’s b g Stockade, aged, by Flintlock—Ada, Bsr 91b <C. Pritchard) j 131 —Mr P. Tancard's ch g Spider. 3vrs 7st lllb (G. Price) 2 .>s6—Mr W. Rathbone’s ch g Fleka. 3vrs Bst 81b (A. Lord) 3 Also started: 125, Ejector. 7st lllb: *7O. Lady Agnes, 7st 81b: 123, Punawai, 7st: 29 Grey Ribbon. 6st 131 b: 31. Mrva. 6st l°lb--27. Inkerman. Gst 7li>: 9, Natella. Gst 71b.’ Lady Agnes showed the field to the turiu where Spider displaced her and led into the straight. Stockade, who had been lying fourth, put in a strong claim after heads were turned for home, and passing the leaders won rather easily at the finish bv two lengths. Time. Im 45 2 ss. Totalizator, 41220. Dividend. £9 4/. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP of SOsovs. Gue mile and a furlong. 173—Mr E. J. Watts’ br h First Blood, 6yrs. by Vanguard —First Flash, lost 91b (F. Davis) 1 120— Mr T. Quinlivan’s, sen., br g Donovan, aged. Ost 191 b (D. Wright) .... 2 -172—Mr J. Cress’ br m Vollev, svrs. Ost. including 711) penalty (A. McPherson) 3 Also started: 67, Sedgebrook. 10sr: 403. Gobo. Sst 61b; 41. Falka, Bst; 183. Warnoto, B>t. Won by a length. Time, Im 59 l-ss. Totalisator. £1159. Dividend, £6. FLYING HANDICAP of loOsovs. Six furlongs. 219—Mr F. Watson’s b m Okoari. syrs. by St. Leger—Musket Maid, Sst 31b (F. Davis) 1 GSS-Rosella, 7st Sib 2 99—Titoki. Sst 41b Also started: ISB. Jabber, Sst 101 b: 82. Osborne. 7st 61b; .58, Moonraker, 7st 31b. Okoari led from start to finish. Rosella made a great effort in the straight, but suffered a defeat by half a length. Time, fin IGs. Totalisator, £1304. Dividend, £5 7/. SECOND DAY’. PEARCE lIA N DICAP of 300sovs. One mile and a furlong. 235—Mr L. D. Nathan’s blk h Explosion, 4yrs. Ost 121 b (J. Gallagher) 1 213—Mr J. Monk’s ch g Boreas, aged, Bst 81b (C. Jenkins) 2 237 —Mr W. Robinson’s b h Te Hapuku, syrs. Sst 31b (L. Robinson) 3 Also started: 173, Okoari, 7st lllb: SO. Ideal. 7st 51b: 129, Koromatuku. 7st s'b: 107. Ruamahanga, 7st 51b. Boreas was slow in getting away, and ran in the rear round the first bend, Okoari leading the field, with Koromatuku next. The hc.rses were bunched at the back, but rounding the far bend Boreas ran up en the outside, and took command of affairs from Okoari anil To Hapuku. Explosion being close up. Borens led coming into the straight by two lengths, but the Auckland horse came with a great rush, and opposite the people’s stand had placed the result beyond doubt, winning very easily at the finish by four lengths. Te Hapuku was a length behind Boreas, and Ruamahanga was fourth and Ideal fifth. Time. Im 565. On totalisator, £1174. Dividend, £4 9/. Spring Nursery Handicap: 5 furlongs.— Phooka. 1: Black Wing. 2. Won hard held. Time. Im 4 2-ss. I>ividend. £1 4 . Second Welter Handicap: 7 furlongs.— Weary, 1: Wedlock. 2. Time. Im 3245. Dividend. £2 1/. Hutt Park Spring Handicap: 7 furlongs — Advance, 1: Donovan. 2: Volley. 3. Also started: Moonraker. St. Mark. Warnote. Time. Im 3G4s. Dividend. £1 15 . Flying Hack Handicap: 6 furlongs. —Punawai. 1: Spider. 2; Grey Ribbon. 3. Also started: Lady Atrues ami Dewdrop. Time. Im 17 1 ss. Dividend. £4 11/. Waiwetu Handicap of lOOsovs: 5 furlongs. — Sedgebrook. 1: Jabber, 2; Rosella. 3. Also started: Titoki. Ostiak. Ngaparu. Tortulla. ami Osborne. Time, Im 245. Dividend. £ll 17/. ® ® ® COROMANDEL RACING CLLB SPRING MEETING. The Spring- Meeting of the Coromandel Racing Club took place at the mining township on Wednesday and Thursday last. The attendance on each day was very good, quite a number of sportsmen journeying down from Auckland by the VVakatere to see the sport. In the Coromandel Cup the grey horse Knight of Athol was successful. Regalia being second. The latter fell after passing the post, and bis rider (Hodson) got a severe shaking. In the Coromandel Handicap, oa

the second day. positions were reversed. St. Ona winning from Knight of Atbol, anti she also took the Gohltieids Haiulicap. Napoleon won a double, a* the Royal Oak Handicap and Uie 11.>uraki Handicap both went to bis credit, while his brother, Corporal took both the Opitonui and Tokatea Handicaps.

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