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A recent mail from London brings particulars of the statistics for the English racing season, which closed on November 25th. Among- the sires Orme easily tops the poll with £46,703, this splendid result being of course due to the good deeds of Flying Fox. The American horse Sensation, by Leamington—Susan Beane, •follows with £20,168 against his name, a result largely brought about by the successes of Democrat, which scooped £ 13,000 during the season. St. Simon is third with £17,505, a very creditable result considering that he had no big winner to swell his total, but the son of Galopin had more conlributers than any other. Following these come Royal Hampton (£13,530), Donovan (£11,240), St. Serf (£10,802), Hampton, dead (£9725), Bona Vista (£0108), Martagon (£9119), Sheen (£9000). With such a champion as Flying Fcx it is small wonder to find the late Duke of Westminster at the top of the list of winning’ owners with the enormous total of £43,965 to his credit, but Lord William Beresford runs him a wonderfully close second with £42.736, this being due to the success of the American horses. A long way after these comes Sir R. W. Ciitnths with £ 14,805, while Mr Leopold <le Rothschild with £11,444 is in fourth place. The only other owner to reach five figures is Mr A. James, who secured £10,655 during the season. .. ; Vrnon fT the jockeys S. L'oates has ruiden the greatest number of winners with 160 out of 731 mounts. O. Madden lied the greatest number of rides, viz.. 807, on 130 of which he was successful. Mornington Cannon follows, 120 wins; and then comes T. Loates (112) and J. F. Sloan (108), these five being the only ones to top th*? ctntury. The American trainer Huggins had the most vinners, viz., 72, these winning between them £12,800, but the most successful trainer was J. Porter, who with Flying Fox and his stable ccmpanion secured £56,500. W. E Elseys stable did well during the

campaign, as it supplied 68 winners, representing a stake value of £ 10,00°. Mr Jno. Marshall has not had much good luck of late, and it is some time since the all black colours were first past the post. Recently he has Jost a nice looking filly by Soult out of Coalscuttle, which ricked his back ami had to be destroyed. The Napier horse St. Lemon is still in training at Ellerslie. He was highly thought of by a great many who should know for the jumping event at the recent Ellerslie meeting, and as the handicapper has treated him very leniently the ’ Southerner should beat more than beat him at Takapuna. The Thames Jockey Club propose to hold a- meeting on Union Day, March sth. provided a totalisator permit can be secured. The champion French colt Perth won £32,000 during the past season. There was a rumour of matching him against Flying Fox, but owing to the death of the latter’s owner it has fallen through. This is a pity, as it should have given rise to a magnificent struggle between these famous equines. Nor’-west is acquitting himself very well in his work, and his name figures among the list of acceptors for the Takapuna Steeplechase. With 13.5 the son of Sou’-wester has a hard nut to crack, but even with this crushing impost he will probably render a good account of himself. The late Duke of Westminster, for many years one of the most successful owners of racehorses in England, was never known to make a bet during the whole course of his career. Jn lopking- through the list of horses engaged in the Taranaki Cup I notice that of the thirteen engaged no less than ten were bred in Auckland. In America the starting- machine has met wit'h plenty of opposition, and to satisfy the demand of some of their patrons, the Washington Jockey Club tried the experiment of returning to the old system, that is to say simply with the flag. It proved, 'however, an utter failure, and the barrier was soon reinstated. A good old sporting match was made at the Sandown Park, England, recently between Sir J. Hursby's Palmeston, and Mr A. Gold's Villiers, each carrying 10 stone, the distance being over four miles. The match was for £ 1,000 a side, and Palmeston w'ho was the non-favourite won by six lengths, and on pulling up was found to have broken down badly. Villiers could only just crawl past the post, so that it would seem that such a long race is not the forte of the English racehorse. The champion trotting stallion in America last year was Bingen, whose record was 2min. 6Jsecs. He was recently priced by Russian buyers, and his owner asked £lO,OOO for him. This seems a long price, but only the risk of Shipping him across prevented a deal from eventuating. Mr Wm. Cooper, the well-known Australian sportsman, recently gave 500 guineas for the Lochiel mare Amiable at the Newmaket Sales in England. She is to be mated with NewJiaven, which sire, although n fused admittance to the English Stud book by Messrs Weatherby, yet bids fair to make a name for himself at the stud. Resolute, who won several good races in Australia for Mr W. R. Wilson. besides tilling fourth position in Newhaven’s Melbourne Cup, was soiil recently in England for 50 guineas, after failing to win a race. When sold in Australia his price was in the neighbourhood of four figures. The ever green Whakawatea cropped up again at Rosehill last Saturday week, when the ex-New Zealander won the New Year's Handicap from a field of ten starters. T.'he old fellow carried top weight, 9.5. and ran the six furlongs in the good time of 1.161 secs, winning by a neck from Portngue and Victory. When "Mr Jersey's” racehorses were submitted for sale last month it was found that Merman and Auruni were

not among the list, anil the latter been reserved to do stud duty. Ma!uma did not reac*h the reserve of 1500 guineas placed upon her, while Uniform was also passed in, his reserve being 800 guineas.

The erst Aucklander Day star has been nominated for the principal events run at the Taranaki meeting next month. I notice he has been awarded top weig’ht in both his engagements in the first day, and provided McGuiness gets him to the post fit and well he should be able to render a good account of himself. The latest reports to hand state that Castor's son is bowling along in great style in his work. ® ® ® TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB SUMMER MEETING. The Takapuna Jockey Club will open their .summer meeting on Monday next, and the fixture will extend over three days. The Taka puna course is easily affected by rain, so that the good spell of dry weather should make it at its very best, and no doubt fast times will be recorded. Excellent acceptances have been received by Mr Wynyard for the first day, and in at least two instances the fields promise to be almost too large for such a narrow course. It is quite needless to add that the arrangements have been well attended to by the popular secretary, and as the seaside gathering is always well attended there is sure to be a big crowd patronise the course on Anniversary’ Day. In looking through the list of acceptances for the Takapuna Cup. it must be said that the issue lias been left with a good deal of uncertainty hanging over it. Miss Delaval with 8.13 is highly thought of. and the same must be said of St. Ursula. Da Gloria with 7.8 is considered to have a chance second to none, and it may be that these three will fill the places, with the last mentioned mare in the van. If there should be a surprise in the race it may come from Auld Reekie* who can easily stay the journey out, and has a very light weight. In the Maiden Handicap Chancellor ID, although allotted top weight of S.lO, should be good enough for the op].w-4’tion, ;a It hough Castas: de and Corporal may prove dangerous. In the Handicap Hurdles, run over two miles, the Napier owned Barbarossa is in pride of place with 11.12, at which weight Voltigeur 11. and Favona should beat the top weight. The Zealand ia. Handicap follows, and the ex-Sydney pony Minerva 11. should dispute the issue with St. Elmo. There are fifteen engaged in the Stewards’ Handicap, but as several of the candidates are entered in previous races there should not be more than ten starters. Hohora reads to have a great chance, and it may be that Moment and St. Peter will prove the best of the other contingent. The Calliope Handicap has attracted nine two-year-olds. Zealous is reported to have a damaged fore-fetlock, and possibly may be an absentee, in which case ‘A leger and Balbirnie may .dispute the final. In the Hark Handicap the field will be small, and Chancellor 11. or Perseverance should prove the best. The Pony Handicap has seven acceptors. the best of which appears to be Blue Paul and Pipiwharaurou. The privileges of the meeting were sold by Messrs Churton and Co., realising the total of £976. The gates fetched £406, Mr Cleave gave £2lO for the cards, Mr \. F. Stilwell £...» for the refreshment booth, Mr Donovan L* 135 for the inside booth, while Mr O’Connor secured the outside booth for £ 190. ® ® ® FOXTON RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. The Foxton Pacing Club held their summer meeting on Saturday, the attendance being good and the weather tine. The rar ng was of a very interesting character, notably ’«•» the Eoxton Cup, in which a great battle was fought out between Worry ami Bona-fide. Ihe former winning by a short half-length. In the Stewards’ Handicap Wbitmy. the winner, paid the n ee dividend of £ 19 8/.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUBS NOMINATIONS. The following nominations have been received by the Auckland Having Club;— SPRING MEETING, HOL THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS of oWsovs. one mile. Mr W. J Douglas’ br c by Torpedo— Aegyptilla Mr W. j. Douglas’ br c by Quilt—Vista Mr \V. J. Douglas’ br I by quu. Maude Nix- W. J. Douglas' b I b> lu. pc lo—Kivulet Mr W. Walters’ b i by Soult—Lady Enimehne Mr W. Waiters’ b f by Soult—Helen McGregor Mr V» . Walters' b c by Soult—Cressina Mr W. W aiters’ b i by Soult—Rose and While Mr V.. W alters' bf by Soult—Hipporina Mr W. Waiters’ b c by Suiut r isngirl Mr W. Sandy's b c by Souit—Evo Major F. .X. Georges cii c She Aback, by Nelson— Hestia Major F. N. George’s ch f by Nelson— Mconga Major F. N. George’s ch f by Nelson—The Maid Major F. N. George’s b f by Nelson—Sister Agnes Mr <;. Tnomas’ b f by Regel-Vasa tor Mr N. McKenzie's Marshal Ney, by Ben Godfrey—Somena Mr A. Morgan's br g Sentinel, by Soult — The Shelah Mr T. B. Bell’s br f by Hotchkiss—Reproach Mr 1. B. Bell’s br g by Hotchkiss—Mantilla Nir F. Watson’s ch c by Hotchkiss—St. Eaura Nir T. Morrin's br c by Hotchkiss —Eve Mr T. Morrin’s ch c by St. i.egvr—Valentina Nir T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss—Eady Evelyn Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss —Queen Cole Nir T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss —Gannet Nir ’l. Morrin’s gr c by Castor- \ ivandiere Mr T. Mori in’s b f by Castor—Bangle Mr T. Morrin’s ch c by St. Leger—Lady Cureton Nir T. Morrin’s ch f by Hotchkiss — St. Evelyn Mr T. Morrin’s b c by St. Eeger—Janet Mr T. Morrin’s ch f by Hotchkiss —Agnes Nir T. Morrin’s ch c by St. Eeger—Forma Mr T. Morrin’s b f by Castor—-Lyrelinus Nir T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss—Frailty Nir T. Morrin’s br f by St. Eeger—Hazel Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss—Rose of Wellington Nir T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss —Sappt ho Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss —CresMr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss—Ouida Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss—Brown Mr T. Morrin’s br c by St. Eeger—Cissy Nir T. Morrin’s ch f by St. lager—Forme Mr T. Merlin s br c by Hotchkiss—Lady Augusta Mr T. Morrin's ch cby St. Leger— Lady Peer Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Cuirassier—Ganza Mr T. Morrin’s br f by St. Leger—Necklace Mr T. Morrin’s br 1' by St. Leger—Hilda Mr T. Morrin’s b f by Castor — Lady Walmsley Nir D. McKinnon’s b g by Lochness— Fikau Mr D. McKinnon’s br g’ by Lockness — Aga tc . Nir W. J. Hoffman’s b c by BrigadierMaid of Erin Mr li. Weal’s b f Inspiration, by freedom -Happy Thought Hon. li. Mosman’s ch c by Musketry — Katipo , Mr J. G. Ralph’s br c The General, by St. Hippo—First Love Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan s ch f by St. Leger—Campania Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathans b g by Seaton Delaval—Liquidation Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathans b fby Seaton Delaval —Leoeant Messrs L D. and N. A. Nathans ch f by St. Hippo— Waitemata Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan s ch c by Seaton Delaval—Charente Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan’s br c by St. Hippo—lnnisfail Messrs L. D. and N. A. Nathan s ch c by St. Leger—Ellerslie Mrs J. Leonard’s b g by Si. Hippo—lda Nlr.s J. Leonard s br g by St. Hippo— Vieux Rose Mrs J. Leonard's br g by St. Hippo—Dorothy « . Nir J. C. Booth's ch f by St. Leger—Polish Sir GeorgeCT.fford’s ch c Goldenmere, b> Clanranald—Golden Vale Nir J C. Booth's b f by Seaton Delaval-. Bey Bess „ Nir J. Taylor’s ch c by Lord DunlioN- - Welcome Nir F. Stenning’s br g by 'lasinan-Laty Moth , . Nir NV. Paul’s br c by St. Leger— Wood* bine. AI’TUMN MEETING, MWI. THE C.HKAT NORTHERN CirAh I’AGNE STAKES of .VHJ.-ovs. Six fur Hon. J. D. Ormond’s ch c I’clllsle, b>. Flintlock Film Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Sabre, by bv. Andrew -Salvo Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b < Andree, by bt. And re w—Nursemaid Hon. J. D. Ormonds 1 Lyrebird. b> Flintlock lion. •). D. Ormond' hr f Snooze, by Flint lock — Lullaby Nir N. McKenzie’s br f by B« n Godfrey— Menura Mr W. Walt*rd br c by S >ult < ’r»'ssina Mr W. Walters’ br f by S->u.t Hipporina Mr W. Walters' b f by Soult —Helen McGregor Nir W. Walters’ b f by S-. Jt Rose and White Nir W. Walters’ b f by Soult—Lady Emmeline Nir E. A. Pine’s br c Sintim 1. by Soult— The Shelah Nir J. Taylor’s ch c b> Lord Dunlanc— W’elvom*' Mi T. Ib ir br c by Hob bk‘-ss Manilla Mr T. Bril’ ■ br f by llntchki Reproach Mr McKinnon’s br g by Lovhnesa— IMkmi Mr D. MrKJni.oii’H br t by Lochnew— I »i ‘-a in! ■ *»d Nir F. Watson's <h c by Hotchkiss—St. Laura

Mr G. Thomas’ b f by Rrgel—Vasator Messrs R. and K. Dudtr’s br c by Cu!rasser—Dulce Messrs R. and R. Duder’s br f by St. Hippo—Anna Messrs Nathan’s ch c by St. Leger— Kllerslie Messrs Nathan’s ch f by St. Leger— C impanta Messrs Nathan’s ch c by Seaton Delaval —Charente Messrs Nathan’s b c by Seaton Delava 1 —Liquidation Messrs Nathan’s b f by Seaton Delaval —l.eocant Messrs Nathan’s — by St. Hippo—lnnisfail Mrs J. Lennard’s br c by St. Hippo— Vieux Rose Mrs J. Leonard's b c by St Hippo— Dorothy Mrs J. Leonard’s b c by St. Hippo— Dorothy Major F. N. George’s ch f by Nelson— Moonga Major F. N. George’s ch c by Nelsoh— Hestia Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Castor —Lady Wellington Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss — Gannet Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss— Crescent Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss —Brown Alien Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Castor—Lady Walmsley Mr T. Morrins ch f by St. Leger—Forme Mr T. Morrin’s ch f by Hotchkiss —Agnes Mr T. Morrin’s br f by St. Leger—Hazel Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Cuirassier— Ganza Mr T. Morrin’s br f by St. Leger—Necklace Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Castor—Bangle Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Hotchkiss—Sapphire Mr T. Morrin’s br f by Castor —Lyrelinus Mr T. Morrin s ch f by Hotchkiss—St. Evelyn Mr T. Morrin’s br f by St. Leger—Hilda Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss—Eve Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss— Queen Cole Mr T. Morrin s br c by Hotchkiss—Lady Augusta Mr T. Morrin’s ch c by St. Leger—Forma Mr T. Morrin’s ch c by Hotchkiss —Lady Evelyn Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss —Rose of Wellington Mr T. Morrin s ch c by St. Leger—La<yy Peer Mr T. Morrin’s ch c by St. Leger—Lady Cure ton Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss—Frailty Mr T. Morrin’s br c by St. Leger—Cissy Mr T. Morrin’s ch c by St. Leger—Valenti n;i Mr T. Morrin’s br c by Hotchkiss —Onida Mr T. Morrin’s gr c by Castor—Vlvandiere Mr T. Morrin’s b c by St. Leger—Janet Mr J. C. Booth’s ch f by St Leger—Polish Mr J. C. Booth’s b c by St. Hippo—Bay Bess Hon. H. Mosman's ch c by Musketry— Katipo Mr J. G. Ralph’s b c The General by St. Hippo—First Love Major F. N. George’s ch f by Nelson— The Maid Major F. N. George’s b f by Nelson— Sister Agnes Mr W. Gandy’s b c by Soult—Leo Mr W. J. Douglas’ b c by Torpedo— A Egypt ilia Mr W. J. Douglas' br c by Quilt —Vista Mr \\ . J. Douglas' br f by Quilt—Maude Mr W. J. Douglas' b f by Torpedo—Rivulet THE CENTURY STAKES. The following is a list of the horses left in for the Century Stakes of IvOOsovs, 11 mile:— Advance. Bluejacket. St. Peter. Seahorse. Labourer, Cadiz. Swiftfoct. Blazer, Miss Delaval. Daystar, Dundas, Lady Dundas. Explosion. Rosella. Temeraire, Medallius. Maybird. Sant Ilario, Dayntree. Jim Kean. La Gloria. © © © WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUE’S AUTUMN MEETING. *1 ne following nominations have been received for the Wanganui Jockey Clue’s Airumn Meeting:— Wt-ig. iui Cup of 6uosovs: Uj m tie.—Palaver. T’.nde. Bush Rose. Rose-la. bre.ox Wu»-o -the-Wisp, Boreas, T -rtuiia. Adcarcc. Korematuku. Skobeloff. Sant Ilario. La Gloria. Toa. Worrv. Djin-Djin, Sylvia Park. Miss Delaval, Swordfish 11., Coronet. Jadoo. Wanganui Stakes of 2-Osovs: 11 mile.— Sarne as Wanganui Cup with the addition of Crusoe. Flying Handicap of lOOsovs; 6 furlongs. —Donovan. Rosella. Hastings, Beddington. Sedgebrook, Lady Lome. Faugh-a-ballagh, Ostiak. Advance. Oingo. Autaia. Titoki. Gowrie, Chasseur. Djin-Djin, Sylvia Park, Cuirasette, M’nerva IL, Tolstoi. © © © WELLINGTON RAC ING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. CLP DAY. The Wellington Racing Club cum* nienced their Summer Meeting on Monday, there being a very large attendance at the Hutt racecourse. The weather proved the reverse of favourable. a blinding dust storm prevailing most of the day. The betting proved brisk, h sum of £14.964 going through the totalisator. as against £10,429 for the corresponding day last year. The racing was chiefly remarkable for the downfall of the favourites, this being especially the case in the Cup. when Boreas could only run second to DjinDjin. with the Aucklander, Rosella, in third position. Captain Russell was successful in the Wellesley Stakes with Heiress, the Goldreef filly starting the greatest outsider in the race •nd putting down two much fancied

candidates in Phooka and Beddington. The details of the racing are as follows:— Wellington Cup, of 650 sovs, with piece of plate of the value of lOOsovs added ; second horse lOOsovs, third horse 50sovs from the etake. One mile and a half —• >!r. E. Cutt’s b g Djin Djin, by Apremont—Dudu, 7. 11 1 Boreas, 9.7 2 Itosella, 7.8 3 WELLESLEY STAKES of 300sovs; second horse 30sovs. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bst 71b: geldings, Bst 41b; fillies, Bst 2lb. 93—Captain Russell’s b f Heiress, by Goldreef—Huerfana (Whitaker)... 1 276—Hon. J. D. Ormond s br c Phooka. by Robinson Crusoe — Elflock (Davis) * 401—Mr L. D. Nathan’s b g Beddington, by Seaton Delaval—Miss Letty (Gallagher) • Also ran: 230, Formosan; 208, Cannie Chiel. Cannie Chiel was badly left at the start. Beddington soon had a length’s lead from Phooka and Formosan, but, after going a furlong, Phooka dropped away last. Beddington and Formosan carried on the running to the straight, where Captain Russell’s filly’ joined them, and, after a brief struggle in the latter portion of the straight, won by about a quarter of a length. Phooka, after dropping away last, came with a late run. and finished a good third. Time, 50sec. Dividend, £ll 13/. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse 20sovs from the stakes. 200—Mr W. Robinson’s b g Will-o’-the-Wisp, 7.12, including 71b penalty' (Robinson) 1 6(H)—Mr E. J. Watt’s ch m Palaver, 4yrs, 7.9 (Lord) 2 —Mr E. J. Watt’s ch m Tirade, 3yrs, 6.10 (Barlow) 3 Also started: 367, Ambrosia, 7.10;269, Hermosa, 7.5; 153, Strathbraan, 7.5; 307, Ulla, 6.12. Palaver and Tirade were bracketed. Won by a length. Time, Imin 571 sec. Dividend, £8 10/. FIRST HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile and a furlong. Ruby Twist 1 Punawai 2 Roseplot 3 Also started: Stockade, Ngatiahuia, Moreeze. Cornea, Leah. Right Metal, Natella. Bonnie Dean. Won easily' by four lengths. Time. Imin 59sec. Dividend, £9 11/. NURSERY HANDICAP of 200sovs. Five furlongs. 539—Mr E. J. Watt’s br f The Shannon, by' Torpedo—Rivulet (.Lord) 1 370—Hon. J. D. Ormond’s blk c Paphos, 7.7 (Neale) 2 270—Mr H. A. Beatty’s b f Melita, 7.13 (O’Brien) 3 Also started: 164. Melwood, 7.7. Time, Imin 1 4-ssec. Dividend, £2 4/. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP of 250SOVS. Six furlongs. 406—Mr S. Solomon’s b g Blazer. syrs. by St. Clair—Mountain Lily. 9.8 (Jackson) 1 198—Mr M. Hobbs’ blk g Benzoin. 4yrs, 9.4 (R. Wilson) 2 62—Mr W. J. Jorgensen's b f Quiitina, 3yrs. 6.7 (Neale) 3 Also started: 399. Jabber. 9.4; 53, Glenogle, 8.6; 174. Sedgebrook. 8.4; 99, Ngaparu, 8.3: 146, Rochester, 7.12; 209. Ostiak, 7.12; 116, Donovan, 7.11: 176, Lady Lome, 7.7; 107, Sentry, 6.10. Won by' a length. Quiitina was a fair third, with Glenogle well up, fourth, and the others bunched. Time, 1 min 6sec. Dividend, £5 3/. THE SECOND DAY S RACING. WELLINGTON, Tuesday. The meeting: will be continued today (Wednesday), when the principal events are the Wellington R.C. Handicap and the Metropolitan Handicap. In the former the issue should rest between Rosel la and Boreas, while Jabber reads a likely one in the six furlong - race. The acceptances are as follows: — January Handicap. 1 mile and a furlong: Tortulla 8.10, Will-o -the-Wisp 8.10. Palaver 8.0, Whario 7.5. Tirade 7.5, Ambrosia 7.5 Electric Handicap, 5 furlongs: Blazer 10.11. Jabber 9.7, Ngaparu 8.7. Sedgebrook 8.4. Ostiak 8.1, Rochester 8.0. Quiitina 7.10, Lady Lome 7.7, Derringshot 7.4, Sentry 6.12. W.R.C. Handicap of 400sovs. 1’ mile: Boreas 9.13, Djin-Djin 8.8. Advance 7.11, Ideal 7.9. Pitch-and-Toss 7.3. Juvenile Handicap. 6 furlongs: Beddington 9.5. Phooka 9.2. The Shannon 8.5, Melita 7.11. Macintosh 7.5. Melwood 7.0. Welter Handicap. 7 furlongs: The Hempie 9.12. Strathnairn 9.9. Sedgebrook 9.8. Whario 9.3. Strathbraan 9.3. Hermosa 9.2. Donovan 9.2, Rebel 8.10, Gobo 8.9, Spider 8.7. Lira 8.7. Cameo 8.7. Metropolitan Handicap of 2Cosovs. 6 furlongs: Jabber 9.2, Titoki 8.10. Advance 8.10, Glenogle 8.0. Sedgebrook 8.0. Ngaparu 8.0. Rochester 7.10. Quiitina 7.5. Lady Lome 7.4. Derringshot 7.0. Second Hack Handicap. 1 mile: Ruby Twist 11.0. Stockade 8.12. Roseplot 8.2, Waipuku 8.0. Cavendish 7.13, Punawa 7.13, Leah 7.13, Moreze 7.9, Right Meta! 7.0, Inkerman 6.11, Bonnie Dean 6.7, Czarina 6.7. ® ® ® V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The weights for the Newmarket Handicap and Australian Cup are to hand, more than usual interest attaching to these, owing to the presence of the Auckland champion, Seahorse. Mr F. Dakin has dealt it out rather heavily to Major George’s colt, who gets 9st 21b in the great six furlong race, and is on the same mark with Merriwee and Wait-a-Bit, at Bst

101 b, in the Cup. There is nothing In this to tempt Major George to send the chestnut across, so probably the trip will not be undertaken. The weights are as follows:— THE NEWMARKET HANDICAP, a sweepstajees of 25sovs each, with lOOOsovs added; second horse to receive 200sovs. and third lOOsovs out of the stake. Three-quarters of a mile. Run Saturday. 3rd March.

THE AUSTRALIAN CUP, a handicap sweepstakes of 25sovs each,with lOOOsovs added. Two miles and a quarter. Run Tuesday, 6th March.

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