TURF NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XV, 11 April 1903, Page 992

TURF NOTES.

Blah earrig is again in work at Ellerslie, hut it is questionable whether he will stand. AVairiki continues favourite for the Easter Handicap. Guardsvan IT. has changed hands, and report says goes into a stable at Elleis-te. Miami, engaged in pony raws at the Auckland Racing Club's Autumn Meeting, is by St. Jack. Tlie hunting season in Auckland is expected to commence the last wey-v m tne present month or the lirst week in Maj. Nominations for the minor rates of the Avondale Jockey Club's autumn meeting must be accounted very good. St. Kilda. in his time one of the most useful milers in this part of the colony, . M» being used as a hue— in the Huntlj «.s--trict. Annoyed, who is now little behind the best ponv in the land, twelve* months ago was racing with little over the minimum weight. A new fence has been erected between the lawn at Ellerslie and the bookmakers corner. It will be completed in a few “ays. siiid will be found more convenient than the old one. Acceptances for the Tradesman’s Plate, Handicap Hurdles. Edon Handicap, Onslow Stakes, Pony Handicap, and Kailway Handicap, to be decided at the Auckland. Racing Club’s summer meeting, close on Friday. The steeplechaser Manifesto has contested in seven Liverpool Grand Nationals, and yet they say English horses do not last long. Two wins, throe thft’ds, once fourth, and once unplaced is an excellent record. A.8.N., who has been winning races in Ihe Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay districts for two seasons past, claims an older brother, who has been used for some time at lluntly as a butcher’s hack. He may be tried over hurdles shortly. Mr T. Quinlivan and R. Macnamara both sent letters to the committee of the Auckland Racing Club in reference to their disqualification over The Imp at the summer meetings. The letters have been referred to the stewards.

Ropa, by St. Legcr- Brown Alv*c, has finished :n fiont <>f Stratliayon in several gallops of late, in consequence of which Strathavon is in less favour than he was for the Easter Handicap, while Ropa is being fancied more for his engagements. Surely the name of Maiden Plate is misapplied to a. race when it will permit of the entry of Green and Gold, who has won ’seven out of eight races on eml within the past three months. Quite a number of small race winners are engaged in the Avondale Maiden Plate. There is an aged half sister by Flintlock io Romeo at Pukemiro, in the Waikato. She has never been raced, and is only this season being bred from. Some record of such members of good families that cannot be included in the New Zealand Stud Book should be kept. 'rhe acceptances received by the Auckland Racing Chib for their autumn meeting are such as should lead to some interesting racing, if the majority of those that have been paid up for stand their ground. There are thirteen in the Tradesman's Handicap, •deven in the Eden Handicap, ten in the Onslow Stakes, fourteen in the Pony Handicap, and a dozen in the Railway Handicap. West guard was withdrawn from the Auckland R.(’. Easter Handicap, as wits quite expected during the past few days. She has not yet been asked to race over a mile but has invariably inn out her shoi tcr-dlsianee engagements well, and this made many back her for the Easter, in which she was treated well enough to cause early backers to suppose she would be given a run. The Welhngron Racing Club received in nominations for fourteen races for their coining meeting an average of Just on thirty horses per race, the chief event, the Thompson Handicap, having no fewer than fortyfive engaged, n the respective hurdle races there are twenty four and twenty-five horses entered. The mur.*? of Achilles is missing from the handicaps on the first day, but he is engaged in the Autumn Handicap on the second day, and also in the seven furlong event. <

A model of a scratching board, worked by electricity, which has been devised by Air M. Day, of Ballarat, was on view at the Ballarat Miners’ racecourse on March 17111. says an exchange. Hitherto, where appliances 01 this kind have been tried, the diflicully, owing to the extreme sensitiveness of the armature to vibration, has been to keep the shutters upon which the numbers are painted in a standing position. This has been overcome by having the armature worked from the centre, instead of from the ends. Au automatic plunger is used for restoring the shutters. Several of the horses that competed at the Mauku races started three times, while one of those that look part was raced in no fewer than four races during the afternoon. This is country sport! Commenting on the fact, a callous follower of the game remarked, “It would never do to treat a racehorse like that, but these grass-feds, you know, can’t go fast enough to hurt themselves.’’ Perhaps not, but the marc l hat was saddled up four times, and secured a place in each of her engagements, would be glad when the afternoon’s entertainment to which she contributed so largely was over. A peculiar lawsuit was engaging attention at San Francisco when the last mail kft. Veterinary-surgeon F. P. Roberge brought an action for 100.000 dollars against the executors of the estate of the late Robert E. Bonner for his services for the past 25 years. Mr Roberge stated that from 187 G to 18W he had leeeived no remuneration for his services, and that he had also furnished the medicine when lhe animals were sick. lie claims that Mr Bonner promised him that he vr< uld make a proviso in his will giving him jOO,OOO dollars. and says that, when the will was probated t hat no provision had be m made for him. He says when he made this claim it was ignored, hence the suit.—Exchange. The New York “Spirit of the Times” has the following par. anont the American jockey O’Connor, recently engaged to go to France: -Winnie O’Connor nas sailed for France, and the waters in the bay did not show any rise owing to the salt tears shed by bewailing punters of his native heath. O’Connor was too erratic, too careless, and, if the truth must be told, was always an over-rated jockey, anyhow. He was honest, hut ;=o are lots of more or ’ess incapable people, and in almost every walk of life an excessively strict espionage is calculated to produce honesty, especially if a good salary is a Is-:. forthcoming. At a race meeting on the West Coast of lhe North Island some little lime ago, ,a close finish resulted between a couple of visiting hacks. A Maori had been watching that finish with breathless excitement, for one of the horses carried his last d£l. Someone yelled “dead heat.’’ whereupon the copper-coloured one jerked out: “My horse he win. dead heat he lose.” This reminds me of an incident at. one of the Otaki meetings# where all the members and officials of the club are natives. The judge had evidently made a mistake in placing the winner, whereupon the timekee per appeared on the scene and challenged the ruling of the man in the box. Pointing to the horse he thought and who most, people thought had won. he said: “I take the time by that horse.’’

Stops are being taken to put racing In Canada on a thoroughly satisfactory basis (says an exchange). This can easily be dune, for the Canadian Jockey Ciub has a charter from the Government that confers on its numbers plenary powers. In fact, they are in a better position ’han those of any similar organisation in the world, wkthe exception of the French Societc d’Encourageinent, as they are specially deputed by the Government itself to rule the turf, so no opposing body can exist if they choose to exercise their functions. This for several years the club failed to do, as its members have not even met since 1898 until a few weeks ago. A writer In the “Argus,” commenting on the sl.wness of the sales of horses by auction in Melbourne, said that for Mr Archie Yuille to get bids at the yearling sales In Melbourne was like trying to “get butter out of a dog’s mouth,” which Is a proverbial bard job. The catalogue comprised 100 lots, tfut of these all standing In the name of Mr James Wilson, sen., were withdrawn.

Mr J. V. Smith was disgusted with the wale, and stated he would breed no more yearlings. The highest price realised was 370g5., given by Alec. Taylor, for a chestnut colt by Pilgrim’s Progress from Lady Belie, by Sir Bevys. A Ally by Wallace from La Tosca was knocked down to Mr F. Austin at 350g5., and goes into Scobie’s stable.

. ome racegoers make it a practice of following grey horses and supporting them In their races. At the coming meeting of the Auckland Racing Club they will nit have a very wide selection, the visitor. Queen's Guard, and the locally trained Castor—Vlvandlere gelding with the suggestive name Bacchus (back us), being the only pair engaged. Followers of Queen's liuiitd have had little to complain of, but Bacchus has been amongst the lets; successful of the grey family to which he belongs. I once heard a racegoer say that he always gave a £1 chance on a grey horse because he could see the one lie had backed without trouble, and really did not know one horse from another of the same colour. He was a consistent supporter of old Voltiguer, the 'chaser, who left him well on the right side of the ledger. The Avondale (Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting is set down to commence on Saturday, April 25th. The second day was fixed for Wednesday, April 29th, but on that day the Auckland City elections are on, and the committee were desirous of altering the date to the following Saturday, seeing that there will be a heavy demand for eabs on election day. Another difficulty arose, Saturday, May 2nd, being the opening dav of the Auckland Trotting Club's Meeting. The Auckland Trotting Club would willingly have extended their day o‘f meeting, but seeing that Alexandra I'ark is required the following Saturday for the opening of the football season, this could not well be arranged. At a committee meeting yesterday it was decided by the Avondale Jockey Club to hold to the dates for which their meeting was first fixed, viz., April 25th and 29th. Tiie Mauku races did not -attract many visitors, nor were settlers from the immediate district present in force. There were seven events. Muiiwai, 12.0, beat Mick, 10.0; Major, 12.12; and The Archer, 12.4, in the aurdle race. Sailor Boy, Waipipi, and Gazelle filled the places in the Maiden I late, there being four other starters. Certain, 9.7, beat Winnie, 9.7; Mtiriwai. 12.2; Major, 12.0; The Archer, 11.10; Mick, 8.0and . Cupel, 8.0, in the Cup. Fuda, who earii.d la the respective races 8.7 and 9.12, won noth the Pony and Publicans’ Eiandieaps, i:i the first event having Certain, 9.7; Winnie, 9.7; Kotero, 8.7; Lady Bird. 8.0; and Ping Pong, 8.0, behind her: and in the last-named event Minnie, 10.0; Certain, 10.0; Major. 12.7; The Archer, 12.4: Cupel’ 9.3; Bront, 8.7; and The Stopper, 8.0. The Consolation fell to Waipipi, Winnie, Ping Pong, and Major being the other runners. The Trot was won by Sultan, who beat Ida. Darkie, and Larry. Horses that have been racing at country meetings during the past two months that are sure to give a good account of themselves it they are well on the opening day of the Auckland Meeting, allowing that the going is good, are Green and Gold, Miss Lottie and Numa. The sister to Wairiki lias certainly been, fortunate in meeting horses of little account in most’ of her races, and in meeting with lenient treatment •in her past engagements lias beeil decidedly under-rated, tor there ‘S no question that she is a most useful mare Miss Lottie was thought so little of a Short time ago that it was intended to put her to tire stud, but she bids fair to show that she is a worthy daughter of a good mare. The union of the Auckland Cup winners St. Hippo and Lottie is one from which much was expected. Now that Miss Lottie is maturing she may make amends for ail previous disappointments. I look for her to come out a good mare next season, for she can gallop fast, and when I saw Her run hist looked like staying on, and in appearance she is one hind to beat. Numa is useful over short distances, and he and tiie two mares referred to represent about the best country form of visiting horses.

There was a deal of interest centred in the Autumn Stakes, a weight-for-age race, at Rosehill ou the —lst of the month, owing to tlie fact that Great Scot was one of the starters. In recording the fact the “Sydney Morning Herald" says that backers did not hesitate to lay odds on him, and he jumped oil in front and made the running as it is understood he likes to. Cvanide kept in his wake, and turning into the straight drew up to him. There was a good fight up to the distance, and it was doubtful which of them would prevail. Richardson bad to draw th* whip on Great Scot, and he seemed to shrink from it. Cyanide’ answering the call gamely, forged ahead and won easily. Here was a downfall for the hero of the V.li.C. Autumn Meeting. No excuse can be offered for Great Scot, says the writer, but it must be admitted that Cyanide looked in the pink of condition, and on that fact many judges supported her in the betting, for she is a good mare. Patronage was an indifferent third.

“Though horse-racing” (writes “Cyclope” In the Mataura “Ensign”) “Is popularly regarded ns the sport of kings, it must be confessed that so far as the colonies are concerned It Is a pastime upon which fatten and thrive the most contemptible, tue most corrupt, and generally vicious specimens of humanity that could well be imagined. ' The writer goes on to say, with special reference to the recent Gore meeting, that such a horde of blacklegs, crooks, and sharps as were present this year has probably never before been seen in Gore, lie adds: “The whole gamut of criminality is comprised in the held which treks jauntily from race meeting to race meeting the whole year out tolling not .nor spinning, yet extracting all* that contributes to the comfort of lite from a sport designed for the amusement of honest men, but debased by these perverts to the level almost of a mutual steal.” “Cyclops” evidently sees more with his one eye than other people du with two.

J. Rae has in his hands about the oldest horse in training at headquarters, in the Wanganui Cup winner Mars; and his son Bert, who Is only sst, has been riding the old fellow in work for the best part of two seasons. Arthur, who is another son, is under sst in weight, and has been riding The Needle in work all this season, and is certainly the youngest rider at Ellerslie and probably in New Zealand, for ne is only in his eleventh year. He was on The Needle in a mile and a quarter gallop on the tan o.i Tuesday morning, and his brother was on Mars, and they had an interesting go together, The Needle finishing ° length to the good, the last round taking 1.554 sec.' Albert Percival has served three years’ apprenticeship with Rae. and was about sst 71b when he staited. His brother John has just joined the same stable on trial, and he scales very little over sst, co that Rae is well off for light weights just now. There are quite a number of lightweights at Ellerslie, Victor Cotton, who has ridden in a good many races this season, being one of the youngest with license.

Mr Webber, in! his recently published book, “The Forests of Northern India,” gives the following account of a fight he saw between two kyang (wild horses), which, “for ferocity and wild fury,” says the writer, “surpassed any fight I have seen. Again and again the pair went at one another like tigers, biting, and kicking, and mauling, the blood flowing fieely,while their yells and roars were terrifying. This went on for hours. Somtimes they would wrestle, locked together like prize-fighters; sometimes they would chase one another all round the valley, bounding across chasms and rocks at a frantic gallop. Once the pursuer, wanting a little rest, took to the sheep paths on the face of the hill. The enemy pressed after him till he could neither go* forward nor return back. Watching them with the glass, I saw the brute deliberately jump from the point of a jutting rock Into the abyss below. . . the other stood looking down, but failed to* follow. Not an hour afterwards they were at it again with renewed fury. I shot one to preserve the peace, making an example of the bigger bully who had ‘funked’ the precipice. The smaller one had shown such pluck in .coming to the scratch so often, and in making such an appalling jump, that he deserved forgiveness for his disorderly behaviour.”

The Dodger, on the form he showed at Papakura, and on track achievements at Ellerslie, was sorted out by most racegoers as about the pick of those engaged In the Pony Race on the opening day of the A.R.C. meeting; but I notice that Waiwhal. by Soult from Leorina, who is a five-year-old gelding hailing from Taranaki, but who has not been raced for some time, and it is said has not been many weeks In training, has been paid up for. Waiwhai in the hack company down Taranaki way has been set to carry more weight amongst the big horses in most, if not in all, his engagements than he has in the Pony Race here, and will be found pretty good. One performance he has against him was carrying 8.2 and winning the Electric Handicap of 50sovs. 5 furlongs, at Taranaki, on December 27th, 1901. defeating Walreka (7.4), Wereroa (9.13), and Rita (7.4). The lastnamed has since found her way to the top of the handicap lists in hack events. Walreka has raced most consistently al! through the season, and was only beaten a head in the Stratford Cup last moith. Waiwhai ran the five furlongs in 1.5, and there is no

reason to suppose that he has not improved. On paper, fit am! well, the Pony Race at Ellerslie would be a fair thing for Mr Elliott’s little horse, who, by the way, is a rare bred one.

The following appears in a recent Issue of the American “Horseman”:—The new race track at Buffalo will be the most modern of any track In the United States. The stables will be supplied with all the latest Improvements and inventions. One of the additions will be particularly acceptable to the lazy man; in fact, it will assist him materially to dawdle away a hot summer afternoon, with no further exertion than to lift a telephone ear trumpet to his ear, and communicate not only with his friends and relatives, but with his business concern, if he has one. Each of the 80 boxes is to Ik* provided with a telephone. There will be a telephone in the judges’ stand, and the judges will be in communication with all parts of the track, through the medium of the telephone. A box-holder can lean back in his seat, pick up the ’phone, and get the cafe below: “Two glu rickeys, please, with plenty uf lee.” Or, if the judge's decision doesn’t happen to suit him. he cun be connected with the judge's stand, and have the rare pleasure of informing the presiding judge and stewards that he considers them as precious a lot of mullet heads as ever missed the horse next the rail, because they couldn’t see over their noses. •Just before the races aie over. a nice light dinner for a hot summer night can be ordered over the 'phone, so that it will be ready at club or hotel just as the race patron gets there, avoiding all unnecessary delay, and too frequent communion with cooling summer drinks, which have been known to spoil well-cooked summer dinners. -If the bookmaker has telephones he can sit back in the box and ask “Sol” or “Teddy,” whoever it • may be/ to put 20 on Neverwin at the best odds. There appear to be a great many interesting points in connection with this introduction of telephones at a race track, but somehow it seems to be too good to be true —that is,, .speaking in behalf of the lazy man. It would be veiy interesting x o know how many track records have gone by the hoard this season in New Zealand. There is no doubt that our racecourses are being Improved year after year, and many of them must be getting faster as they get worked upon. Track records have been put up on several courses this season, which goes far in support of such a contention, rather than in support of one that our horses are. all so much better. When Advance won the Wellington Cup on the ITutt I’ark course carrying the big weight of 10.4, and running the mile and a half in 2.31 J, people wore astounded, as it was a record achievement for the colonies as a time and also a weight-carrying perfoimance from a barrier start. Mais put up a record for the course and the colonics at Wanganui in the Cup over a mile and three quarters, i tinning the distance in 3.24—Mars a gelding in his thirteenth year, be it remembered. Orloff, a three-year-old gelding, must have done better time than any three yearold ever did in the colonies, as he was not more than half a length off, second. At the same meeting Machine Gun, a two-year-old, put up a track record for six furlongs of 1.14 3-5; but in order tn do so he had to beat Advance, who was carrying 0.7, who got over the distance in 1.15. Westguad won in 1.15 1-5, and next day some horses, voted only ordinary .hack racers, fought out a finish, the winner, Blackwing. getting to the end of the jom noy in 1.15 1-s—Newmarket Handicap time. Two races at a mile and a quarter were run in Wellington by Advance and Pallas respectively in record time. The Groat Northern Derby was won by Walrikl easily in 2.37, which is a record for the lace. The Dunedin Cup was won by Orloff in 2.37, the record for the Wingatul track. Orloff's Canterbury Derby was a record achievement for the colonies for a gelding, viz., 2.37 2-5. Pallas put up a record go over five furlongs at Blccarton. with the wind behind him. Tradewind on Tuesday was equal to gettting home in the record time for the Napier Park track of 2.35 2-5 for the mile and a half. The public often laugh, and pass a Joko, upon the fact of a jockey’s explanation being accepted as satisfactory by the

stewards. The public in these days (says Sydney “Town and Country”!, in fact, ut any time, are very hard to please. They are tn the majority of instances prejudiced, from the fact that they have staked their money on the result, and lost. Jockeys, even the best of them, make mistakes in riding horses. There are coses in which bad judgment on the part of the rider has been classed by the public and others as an act of bare-faced pulling on the part of the jockey. We are reminded of this by a recent event, which happened just over our southern border, at Whangaratta'. The stewards inquired into the ease, and accepted the explanation of the rider, F. Hoy stead, which was that he thought he had the race won. Steadying his horse, ho found when It was too late that another was beatlug him, and when he called for a further effort his mount failed to respond. Those who arc in constant attendance at race meetings can tell not of one. but scores of races lost in a similar way. Very few of our crack jockeys but what can toll of such happenings to them. Perhaps the late Toni Hales was one of the few who never lost a race after he had It won. That grand horseman was, however, the exception. The verdict of the Wangaratta stewards, it is said, did not give satisfaction. Just so, but then those who are dissatisfied with the finding had not the advantage of judging the case. They did not hear the evidence. We have known very shrewd racing men pass an opinion on a race. When they came to hear the jockey’s explanation they were satisfied that they had formed a wrong impression. Racing stewards can never be too careful. They should never be too ready to listen to public clamour. Give everyone a fair and impartial hearing, and weigh the evidence well before passing judgment. Perhaps it would be all the more satisfactory if racecourse inquiries were open to the press. We see no reason why they should not. The principal argument brought against such action is that the evidence at times would be libellous If published. That is a very poor excuse. The publishing of such would lay with the newspaper people, who could safely be trusted to manage that part of the business all right. They would not for a moment forget that the evidence taken was not on oath. What we think on the matter is that it would be the means of making our race officials much more cautions. If they knew that the facts of the case were to be reported. much more care would be taken in getting the facts and hearing of the witnesses. Cases have occurred at our country race meetings .which we know for certain were not heard in a proper manner by the stewards: in fart, one resulted In a gross miscarriage of jus tice to the man most interested.

A well-known Australian, Mr Sam Grif fifths, writes thus to the Natal •’Mercury” on racing in Natal: —Having had twenty years’ active experience as owner, trainer, and sporting journalist, 1 offer a few remarks on the present state of racing in Natal in general, ami Durban in particular, feeling sure I am only voicing public opinion. There is no disguising the fact that the sport has not of late made the headway it should have done. There is a steady drift, which, if not checked, will seriously cripple racing in this colony. The causes which arc producing this unsatisfactory state of affairs are so apparent that the wonder is no determined effort has been made to remove them. Imprimis, there's the handicapping. ’Tis not for me. a c-jiu parative outsider, to say much on this subject, but it would be false delicacy not to mention that widespread dissatisfaction exists, and at least one prominent owner has declared his intention to in future do the most of his racing on the Rand. Another serious drawback to the proper developments of racing is the excessive nomination and acceptance fees. Racing in a country like this should be popularised. At present only rich men can afford to race for sport. In Durban, unfortunately, wealthy sportsmen are not as numerous as could be wished. There are. doubtless, many good straight going sportsmen of moderate means—men who would be a decided acquisition to the list of owners, who are. by the present heavy cost of racing, precluded from running a horse or pony of their own.

In coi.serwttß# pud wealthy England. the “little” owner Is not wanted, ami is nut particularly well catered for. but tile conditions are totally different in Natal, and more closely approximate to those obtaining in Australia, (n the Old Country owners are drawn from not only the wealthy Home sportsmen, but also from Continental and American raving men, to say nothing of an African millionaire or two. In Durban we have to rely chiefly on business men, who, although the best of aportemen. do n<»t feel justified iu expending large sinus for racing purposes. In Melbourne and Sydney nominations and acceptance fees combined are fixed at a maximum of 3 per cent, of the value of the stake, but owners are seldom charged so much as that. Contrast these charges with the liabilities of Durban owners. For Saturday’s February Handicap, of £409. it cost £8 to nominate, and £8 to accept. Now. I have no hesitation in declaring that if, at these “off’’ monthly meetings, the D.T.C. were to give £ stakes, and make the nomination £l. and the acceptance £2, they would, get larger entries, ami better racing. Lessen the cost of racing, and there is certain to be an in crease of owners, and of horses and ionics in training, which in turn will ensure larger attendances of the public. The D.T.C. has accomplished much, but there Is even more ahead. In course of time a steeplechase track could be laid out tit could be done nt little expense), for the Britishers and Colo nlals alike dearly love “a bit of lepping.” To put the matter in :i nutshell: If racing is to keep pace with fro times, it must be made popular, even though old traditions suffer. It is to be hoped, too, tb.Qt better training facilities will be afforded in the near future. Instead of the course being thrown open only a week or so before each meeting, trainers should be able to use the track once or twice a week all the year round. I trust my remarks will be taken in the spirit in which they are offered.

As there has been ao mmh litigation between the Wellington Racing Chib and betting men. there Is more than local iu terest in the judgment delivered last week by th<» Chief .Justice, who then gave Ins reserved decision in the case of Abbott ami others, stewards of the Wellington Racing Club, v Solomon Lewis, bookmaker. ■l'hc points raised by the respondent were: (1) No valid lease; (2» no valid r<*gnlati<»ns; <3) no valid authority given ro the plain tiffs. His Honor saw no reason to doubt the validity of the lease, as it was only a limited lease, and conformed to the judgment of the Court of Appeal as to lhe kind of lense the trustees can grant; the validity of the regulations depended on whether the trustees of rhe Hull Park, or at all events, three of them, being majority, were present at the meeting of which they were passed. w«‘r*s properly qualified to act. The objection was raised to Mr Fitzherberl, Mr L’earce. ami Mr Williams. The other trustee present, wan an original trustee, Mr Cudby. In His Honor’s opinion all three were properly appointed. As to the contention that Mr Wilkins was not properly appointed, be cause he was appointo to till a vacancy created by the resignation of Mr N. Grace, who was not properly app< inted, His Honor held that tin* authority quoted (the King v. Smith) was hot in point. In that case the appoint v ns to a vacancy that did not exist; hero there was a vacancy. The other two nppoh.tments were traced In detail by Ills llmior, ami shown to have been validly m-.ule. The regulations were, therefore, in his opinion, validly made; (3) as to the Hc»-n -<• to use Hie grounds, it appeared throe lru<t were present Messrs Fitzherbert. Umioy and Eglington and tin* question w:.s: Is Mr Eglington a properly appointed ” tis tec? He was appointed at a ineet.’jg nt which Messrs Fltzherbcrt. T. Mason, ami Cudby wore present. Was Mr Ma at’.i a duly appointed trustee? He was app -inb »i at. n meeting ut which at least throe quail fled trustees were present—Messis Buck. Cudby. and Williams —and was therefor ' :t duly qualified trustee. The license was then fore valid. A point was raised that even if the trustees had been improperly appointed, still, as they noted de fa« i«» sod non jure their acts would be valid. In certain cases officers who so aeted tuny du valid acts, but in His Honor's opinion

these trustees were bound by section 4 of their Act, and unless the provisions of that Section were complied with, their acts Would not be valid. That section was a counterpart to section 87 of the English Companies Art, >862, and the provisions fn companies’ articles and corporations* charters or statutes. If any person acting could do valid acts there would have hern no need of such provision, but in many eases irregularities or Invalid acts hud been treated as valid In reliance on some such provision as section 4. In the Court’s opinion the trustees could only rely on section 4, and If its terms had not been fulfilled the acts of the trustees would not have been valid If there were disqualified members present. As, however, both the regulations and authority or license were validly passed, the plaintiffs were entitled to recover. Judgment would be given for them for £5 (as agreed on), with costs on the lowest scale, witnesses’ expenses and disbursements, and fee for second counsel. © © ® AUCKLAND RACING CLUB S AUTUMN MEETING. Th- following nccoptance. have been received for events to be run on the opening day of the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting on Saturday next:— TRADESMEN'S ULATE of lOOsovß. One mile and n quarter.

The Auckland Racing Club s inectiu" will engage attention on S.ituiday, Munday Ltd T.te P day, and promisee to be ..ne i hut will afford much inteiest. rue ’Bellis ill U few instances will show some *n‘ u.ntion in numbers, but there is every probability of the various events being com•DvitU lor l'V jivrrngt* size fields. 1 he lufei viess will commence with the Tradesman s Chile Handicap, which is run over a mile .mil a quarter, and in wbH-U there are thirteen i.-eeptoi-s, tour of the number being ■engaged in other events during the day. They are Kosella, I'aul Seaton, Annoyed ami’Miss Lottie. Whether Hosella will be leserved for the Easter Handicap or not, 1 cannot say: but I fancy I'anl Seaton may carry Mr Marshall's colours in that •'vent, ns he gave a satlsfnrtory gallop ou Saturday, one that were he H» repeal would make him a hard one to beat. Kusclla is probably well. She is not now a good track marc, and rarely gives a decent trial. Quetn's Guard is well, and working on the inn suits her. Putty is In good form, and Matainatabarnkeke is probably as well as we have seen her this season, but her only chance would be in heavy going, and then I doubt whether she could win. Tuparn’s form at Napier recently did not look too good. Idas has so far failed to fulfil her early promise, but may run n fair race In tfcls event, and she Is usually better in pub file than in private*. Bacchus .appears to he qtolng well, but is not oxer s< lid. Annoyed 4h a good Utile mare, and stays well, but ttic-re are others I Taney more. St. Gordon d<M*a not l<»ok ready, a ml may be a past light. Queen Anne enjoys a private reputation, which she has failed to uph* '<l on each of her essays in public, and ; he is trained at the North Shore. Two thn‘ have yet to reach Ellerslie arc* Green am: < Io bland Miss Lottie, a pair of mares that, fit and well, must take no end of besting. They ran both gallop fast, and though the first named has net been ra< ed over ao long a distance, she Is such a good galloper that she Is, I fancy, sure to at ay out the journey tf asked, and 1 cannot select anything to beat her. and nothing more likely to follow her home than Miss Lottie. There arc eleven In the Edon Handicap. In which the •am? pair and Marshal Hou It commend themselves to me. Indeed Green and Gold reada nicely tn. There is a chance of her winning another double, but it would require to be on good going. The probabilities fire that ehe will only compete in one •vent. Battleaxe can have no chance «n recent or even in the best form he ever dis-

played. I don't know whether he has done any schooling, but I shall not be surprised to see him figuring in the Hurdle Race, in which there will be a small field. Cavaliero was sore after schooling work on Saturday afternoon, and may not run, and Tresham, who injured himself when being given a swim at Orakel, was withdrawn on Friday. This leaves Battleaxe, Royal Conqueror, Awahuri, Bellman, Inchcape, and Lingard from which the field will come. Royal Conqueror has not been jumping too well. Awahuri's form at Taranaki and Hawke’s Bay suggests the probability that he will race well, and Inchcape is sure to run a fair race in his present form. Lingard has been doing the most pleasing work in his career, and his trainer thinks he will win, and he is not alone in that opinion. Bellman, his half brother, has yet to put in an appearance at Ellerslie. He would only need to be in the form he was last November at Riccarton to beat those on the same side of the handicap, and unless Bellman is to do It, I cannot see what is to beat him.

The Northern Champagne Stakes may attract a fair field, but it looks more than likely that Mr H. Friedlander will furnish the winner with either Kamo or Rose Shield. Messrs Dnrloth and Dumpber’s gelding Ropn, by St. Leger from Brown Alice, has been doing good work, and will stand in need of some beating. Mr J. Lynch’s filly Vivandel, by Seaton Delaval from Vivandiere, can go fast, but may not stay. Mr E. J. Watts’ colt Melodeon, by Medallion from Melodia, is not with us yet, but is expected to compete. Of the twenty four left in after the declaration of forfeits, nineteen are in training, and most of them are on the ground. Alba Rose, Idasa, Stibbington, Lady Rose. Lady Bobs, Bonheur, The Middy, and Merry Soult, are of the number. The two-year-olds engaged in the Onslow Stake s are not a good lot by any means. Time may serve a few of them, indeed, it seems a pity that several of the number should have been raced at all at two years old. As the class is much the same, a good race may result.

Of the 14 ponies in the seven-furlong handicap, The Dodger, of those recently seen out in these parts, will be much followed, and there is no doubt he is a good one of his inches, for he only stands 14.1 I don’t know that there are any on the opposite side of the handicap that can beat him, but the Taranaki gelding Whawhai, if well and in the best form he was ’n last season, may effect his downfall, and win.

There will probably be a dozen or more runners in the Easter Handicap. Wairikl was not seen at Ellerslie on Saturday, the morning being a wet one, but he still holds his place in the market, and if he sees the post, which report says he w'll, he will run a good race, for he is an undoubtedly good colt. Rosel la may as already stated be reserved, and the stable rely on Northumberland. who has been going very well of late, and with his light impost, if as good ns his connections anticipated he would be last season when his preparation was interrupted, should give a good account of himself. Stiathavon has not been showing such good tinck work ns usual, but may be as well as ever he has been, all the same. Oiugo will strip very well, and will run well; but on actual track form Vai Rosa has been showing some impressive work. The Needle will beat more than will beat him. I have never seen him going better. He was within an ace of getting third place when llohoro won, and then bis trainer thought him unlucky. I>flndlock has done a lot of work, and though he has not pleased the track watchers his trainer expects him to be handy. Golden Rose carries more condition than I have seen on her. and she is galloping well, and I have noticed that she gets along well In holding ground. She is a nice mare, and there is no reason why she should not win a good race. Heaton expects I’aul Seaton, If his owner elects to start him, to be knocking at the door. Heroism is by many eonsldeied to have a good chance, and 7.0 is not a big weight for a well-bred, shanely colt. However. Heroism may be better for longer time. He looked hurried nt Wanganui. Sr. Olga has not been racing lately like a probable winner, and Solo does not (•onnnend himself as one. Scotty has never been going better than ho is now, and it should take a good three-year-old all his time to wear him down giving away 301bs. lie will be hard to boat. jewellery has been sore for some time, but is doing fair work, and the sting being out of the ground will suit her. Golden Rose is the one 1 should rely upon if I wore obliged to take one for an investment to-day. The race looks very open. Tn the Railway Handicap I fancy Nnma more than any other. Cygnet may race well. 'Phe Century Stakes looks a certainty for Achilles. Lady Rose is the name bestowed upon the two-year-old full sister to Wairikl. Matamu. the Ally who has been confounded with Lady Rose, fs the colt by Cr.stor from Lady Peer, owned by Mr Lovett. The exact time at which Wostguard was scratched for the Auckland Racing -Club’s Easter Handicap was 2.15 p.m. on Friday. At 8.10 p.m. on the same day Tresham went out of the Hurdle Race. ©® ® , ELLERRX.IE TRAINING NOTES. Thursday Yesterday afternoon some schooling work was dene nt Ellerslie on the conrse proper. Tresham. Cannongate, and Marine were vuiupaidons, the two tlrst named over two miles, Marine assist Ing Tresham went best, l.tugard took Royal Conqueror along at a strong pace over the same distance, malt lug faster time. Royal Conqueror fell In the second round. Llngard pleased the onlookers, and so also did Tresham. This htornlng there was a lot of Interesting work. Kamo sprinted merrily over Bve fur-

longs on the course proper, outride the hurdles, in 1.64. Rose Shield followed with a four furlong dash in 57 2-5. Cavaliero after cantering some distance, strode along at a strong pace, and came home fast with St. Loa nd a over the last six furlongs, on the tan, in 1.19}. Northumberland, assisted by Glasgow and Ro sc Ha at each end, covered a short mile and a quarter on the tan in 2.9; a good go. Seatonia worked alone ou the course proper. Jewellery went once round the tan at three-quarter pare. Dolores ran five furlongs on the course proper in 1.9 3-5. Westguard covered the last four furlongs of a circuit in 52 445, moving well. This mare Is much in favour for the Easter Handicap, but report says she may not start. Oingo, who appears very well, did pleasing work alone. Cyrus finished In front of Thunderer over five furlongs In 1.10. Stepaway got over seven furlongs on the tan. the last six in I.IBJ. Lady Bolrs beat Mary Seaton over 4 furlongs in 545. Idasa ran six furlongs in 1.23, and was brought home by Lavadel over the last five. Wairikl, well within himself, covered a circuit on the tan. Dodger ran away from Bloodstone over five furlongs on the tan in 1.6. Awahurl cantered once round. Potty easily beat Matamataharakeke over six furlongs, the last five taking I.B}. Royal Conqueror did medium pacing. The Needle and Mars did a sound gallop over once round the tan in 1.55, keeping together. Ropa went freer than Strathavon over five furlongs on the tan, done in 1.7}. Scotty beat Formula over seven furlongs, the last six taking 1.203. which is fair going. Cygnet left Spalpeen behind in a half mile run in 52 3-5. St. Olga covered a round of the plough in good time, the last five furlongs taking 1.10. The Middy beat three others not engaged at the coming meeting over four furlongs. Landlock ran seven furlongs short alone on the tan in 1.32. Vai Rosa got over seven furlongs on the course proper in 1.33, the last five furlongs in 1.5. This was a pood go. Squincher ran four furlongs in 54 3-5. Merry Soult took 54s to run the same distance. Girton Girl bent Simple Simon over five fur.ongs in 1.10. Annoyed went very pleadingly over seven furlongs on the course in 1.34 3-5. Solo heat Camille over a mile in 1.51}. Inchcape, Bacchus, Maroon and Gold, Bobs, Orange and Blue, and a number of others worked more or less soundly during the morning.

Saturday. The rainfall of yesterday made the tracks at headquarters heavy. All of this morning’s work was done on the course proper, and a few Interesting gallops were recorded. Como was sent along soundly over six furlongs. Northumberland covered a mile and a-quarter in good style, and later on a„o--sella got over the same distance, taking two seconds longer. Golden Rose put in a useful threequarter pace task. Kamo, Cyrus, Jewellery, Rose Shield, Cavaliero, and Lingard were not asked to do more than medium pacing. Lady Bobs was sent fast over five furlongs. Queen's Guard went once round freely. Lavadel led Idasa in a useful seven furlong gauop. Strathavon, The Needle, and Ropa covered six furlongs, finishing together. Solitary beat Lady Anne over the same distance. Awahuri covered two circuits at threequarter pace. Kotiro was exercised lightly. Royal Conqueror and Marine were moved along soundly over two rounds. Haydn did steady work. Stepaway beat Thunderer over five furlongs. Scotty beat Bacchus and Formula over once round. Mars and Dodger sprinted, ana the pony held his own with the Wanganui Cup winner. Oingo and Westguard were stretched out over the last four of six furlongs, and finished together. Avalanche led annoyed in a six furlong run. Vai Rosa strode away from Dolores at the business end of a mile, and put up a really good

gallop, the best of the morning. Muskerdalo led Bonbeur over five furlongs. Cygnet came away from Spalpeen and Bobs at the end of a mile run. Putty beat Matamataharakeke over a mile. St. Olga ran seven furlongs at a strong pace. Rain stopped the work, but after breasfast Inchcape, Te Aroha, Idasa, Alba Rose, and a lot of others did more or less useful tasks, many being held off till the afternoon. ® © ®

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. From Dunedin I hear good accounts of Petrovna. She is reported to have beaten St. Denis in a trial over the Great Easter Handicap distance. The Dunedin two-year-old Sychem will not take part in the Canterbury autumn meeting, as he is enjoying a spell. McGuinness will be represented at the meeting by Sychem’s stable companion, Pampero, Vladimir, Red Gauntlet, Crown Imperial, Lady Roslyn, and Lady Babbie. They are expected to arrive on Tuesday. Mr Ellis, the Otago racing man, recently made an attempt to purchase Vladimir. He offered 500 guineas, but 750 guineas was the price asked for the son of Stepniak. It is reported that Pampero was left out of the acceptances for the Great Autumn Handicap owing to an error on the part of his connections.

McComb, the Dunedin trainer, talks of returning to Tasmania. Canteen, who has been turned out for a lengthy spell, managed to break bis attendant’s nose with one of his feet a few days ago. Luckily he was unshod at the time otherwise the mischief which he did might have been much more serious. His stable companion, Billet Doux, has been brought up after a long spell, and broken into harness, preparatory to being put into training again. Mr Moss, the owner of the pair, contemplates paying a visit to Africa. The ancient usket, who was a rare good welter performer 10 or 12 years ago, still lags superii’. ous on the country racecourses of Ota

The weather . ing the past few days has been unfavourable for training operations. Rain began to fall on Monday evening, and continued without stopping until late on Wednesday night. Two and a-half inches fell, and by the time the weather cleared the tracks at Riccarton, which had previously been over-hard were too soft for fast work. A few light showers fell yesterday, but not enough to interfere with the training operations. Most of the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps candidates at headquarters are progressing favourably. Welbeck may be included in this list, although I decline to believe that he will be seen at his Lest at the coming meeting. No horse at Riccarton is doing better than Canute Chiel, unless it be Pallas. Orloff, who paid us a visit on Thursday morning, created a very favourable impression, the touts to a man agreeing that he has never previously looked so well as he does now. We are threatened with a scarcity of riders for the autumn meeting. Hewitt met with an accident while paying a visit to the Government railway workshops at Addington. A piece of hot iron which was being cut struck him in the leg, inflicting a nasty wound, and it may be taken for granted that he will not be fit to ride on

Easter Monday and Tuesday. In his absence Mr Stead will probably fall back on Jones. I hear that McComb will ride St. Denis In the Easter Handicap, and that L. King intends to accept an offer to ride Shearsby's horses at the Auckland meeting; while I understand that the focal supply of trustworthy horsemen will fall short of the demand. The hurdle racehorse Long Tom Is now an inmate of W. Clarke’s stable. By the boat which arrived In Wellington on Tuesday Mr H. D. Buchanan, a Canterbury hunting man, Imported a thoroughbred two-year-old by Thurlo. The horse, which was bred In Ireland, will be used by Mr Buchanan as a mount when he Is old enough. Mr Buchanan Is a brother to the owner of Secret Society and WhirlWind. CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday. The weather has again been a source of trouble to local trainers. Rain fell heavily throughout Saturday afternoon and the following night, and although the weather cleared for a few hours on Sunday, a driving mist set in in the evening, and laakcd until after training operations yesterday. Then the weather cleared, and the sun shone brightly, but there is an uncomfortable apprehension that It is not settled. If, however, it should remain fine over the races, the going at Riccarton on Easter Monday and Tuesday will probably be superb. I shall have an opportunity later on In the week of giving my final selections for the meeting. In the meantime, I think I may justly say that most of the local candidates for the Great Easter Handicap are doing well. The one exception Is Cora Linn, who is sore again. Lady Lilian is probably the best of the Riccarton trained lot, although Secret Society must not be overlooked. Still, I scarcely think that any of the Riccarton division will beat Orloff, and he, in turn, may go down before one of the Southerners. Welbeck’s leg finally gave out on Saturday, and the son of Perkin Warbeck IL was scratched for the Great Autumn Handicap yesterday. His withdrawal still leaves in a fairly powerful local contingent, of which Orloff and Cannle Chlel are probably the best. Sirius, I suppose, will not come up, now that he is amiss. Machine Gun quite captivated the touts last week, when he paid a visit to Riccarton, and it is difficult to see how he is going to lose the Champagne Stakes. Treadmill, however, has improved a good deal lately, and may extend Mr Stead's beautiful colt. The riders in the Great Easter Handicap may be: —Orloff, F. Jones; Pallas, H. Donovan; St. Denis, McCombe; Pampero, C. Jenkins; Vladimir, L. G. King; Petrovna, A. Godfrey; Red Gauntlet, W. Holmes; Blazer, T. O’Brien; Windwhistle, J. Pine; Lady Lilian, D. Morraghan; Cora Linn, R. Derrett; Golden Vein, J. McCluskey; Motor, G. Price; Secret Society, T. Pine. The following are some of the prospective riders In the Great Autumn Handicap:— Orloff, F. Jones; Pallas, H. Donovan; Canute Chiel, J. McCluskey; Terrapin, R. King; Lady Lillian, D. Morraghan; Motor, G. Price; Fleka, T. O'Brien; General Symons, Sirius, Lavalette, L. Thompson; Secret Society, Stepdancer, J. Pine. The following business has been done locally on the Great Easter and Great Autumn Handicaps:—l2oo to 12 against Blazer and Fannie Chiel, 100 to 15 Lady Lillian and Pallas, 000 to 20 Orloff and Cannle Chlel, SOO to 24 Orloff and General Symons, 800 to 4 Cora Linn and Fleka, 700 to 10 Secret Society and Lady Lillian, 800 to 7 Orloff and Orloff, 600 to 9 Orloff and Lady Lillian, 600 to 6 Golden Vein and Lady Lillian, 600 to 8 Pampero and Stepdancer, 600 to 4 Vladimir and Secret Society, 500 to 10 Vladimir and General Symons, 500 to 7i Lady Lillian and Orloff, 500 to 10 Petrovna and Cannle Chlel, 500 to 18 Orloff and Pallas, 400 to 8 Pampero and Pallas, 400 to 12 Red Gauntlet and Orloff, 400 to 10 Vladtmlr and Cannle Chlel, 400 to 2 Vladimir and Stepdancer, 400 to 4 Pallas and Terrapin, 400 to 10 St. Denis and Cannle Chiel. In addition to Hewitt, W. Brown will be Incapacitated from riding next week. The latter is laid up with a bad attack of rheumatic gout. Although Ayrdale fell while being schooled yesterday morning, he is not doing at all badly in his lessons over hurdles. Muscovite has gone amiss, and will not be a starter at the coming meeting. Calibre and Cyclamen, although still on the active list, are both giving their trainer a great deal of trouble. It is stated here that Gallagher was offered the mount on Petrovna in the Great Easter Handicap. Interest in the match between Fritz and Ribbonwood grows In proportion to the approach of the contest. The connections of both horses profess to be quite confident, and they declare that their representatives are thoroughly well. This being the ease, an outsider may well defer making a choice until the very last moment. © ® ® AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. The following entries have been received for the above meeting, which takes place on April 25 and 29:— FIRST DAY. Malden Plate.—Nereid, Leo Delaval, lllllflower, Lavadel, Seatonla, Queen Anne, Bastion, Muskerdale, Swagsman, Boles, Irish, Millie, Green, and Gold, Hlaetapurlkl, Croupier. Glasgow, Aurega, Frank Dodd, Bloodstone, lan. Hurdle Race. —Hlppowal, Inchcape, Evermore, Ltngard, Royal Conqueror, Haydn, Mokomoko, The Rioter, TauhgL Sudden. Juvenile Handicap.—Lady Hose, Merry

Soult, Stlbblngton, Alba Rose, Idasa, Desdemona, Matamu, Agrapus, Ropa, Walpuna, Bonheur, Te Aroha, Delanla, Lady Annie, Lady Bobs, Simple Simon, Daffodil, The Squincher, The Middy. First Pony Handicap.—Sweet Marie, Annoyed, Inspiration, First Whisper, Sentinel, Sonlca, Vulpine, Cuisine, The Dodger, Sandow, Girton Girl, Gladys Rose, Forth, Miami, Irish Boy, Rapid, Report. First Hack Handicap.—Kilkenny, Pukakl, Lavadel, Carmonler, Queen Anne, Bastion, Apparition, Bobs, Irish, Le Beau, Rapid, lan.

Auction Stakes. —Nereid, nil; Little Jim, £3O; Telephone, £5O; Lavadel, £4O; Seatonla, £3O; Bacchus, £3O; Mary Seaton, £3O; Maro; Parla, nil; Kohla, £4O. SECOND DAY. Malden Hurdles.—Sirdar, Kotlro, Revealer (late Confessor), Lady Dash, Walmana, Linden, St. Gordon, Gunfire, The Rioter, Meteor, Gllnockle, St. Rowan. Flying Handicap.—Coma, Austerlitz, Little Jim, Orange and Blue, Leo Delayal, Sonlca, Telephone, Hillflower, Vulpine, Camille, Cygnet, Maro, Numa, Millie, Hlnetapurlkl, Parla, Croupier, Kohla, Glasgow, Governess, Anchorite, Bloodstone. Second Pony Handicap.—Avalanche, Sweet Marie, Annoyed, Inspiration, First Whisper, Sentinel, Sonlca, Vulpine, Cuisine, The Dodger, Solitary, Sandow, Girton Girl, Gladys Rose, Forth, Whawhal, Miami, Irish Boy, Rapid, Bloodstone, Report. Nursery Handicap.—Lady Rose, Merry Soult, Idasa, Desdemona, Matamn, Agrapus, Ropa, Bonheur, Te Aroha, Deianla, Lady Annie, Lady Bobs, Simple Simon, The Squlncher, The Middy. Second Hack Handicap.—Kilkenny, Fukakl, Lavadel, Lingard, Carmonler, Queen Anne, Bastion, Apparition, Sandow, Bobs, Irish, The Beau, Rapid, lan. Waitakerel Handicap.—Coma, Austerlitz, Marshal Soult, Dolores, Orange and Blue, Leo Delaval, Sonlca, St. Olga, Maroon and Gold, Idas, Camille, Landlock, Soultflsh, Seatonia, Takapuna, Scotty, Formula, Muskerdale, Swagsman, Mary Seaton, Cygnet, Numa, Hlnetapurikl, Paria, Croupier, Golden Rose, Governess, Anchorite, Grey Seaton, Frank Dodd, Miss Lottie. ® ® ® CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING. CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr Henrys for events to be run at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting:— Kildare Hurdles.—Victor 11. 10.13, Long Tom 10.8, Scottish Minstrel 10.8, Roller 10.5, Nance O’Neill 9.12, Clanburn 9.7, Slow Tom 9.3, Ayrdale 9.2, Umslopogaas 9.0. Epsom Welter Handicap.—Ostlak 11.6, Windwhistle 10.5, Muscovite 9.13, Ardnarff 9.12, Lady Roslyn 9.8, Hypnotist 9.3, Ragabrash 9.3, Lavalette 9.2, Zealous 8.10, Bombardo 8.8, Kelburn 8.5, Kopu 8.0, Battler 8.0, Antigone 8.0, Lady Babble 8.0, Natalie 8.0. Sockburn Handicap.—Motor 8.13, Scylla 8.9, Fleka 8.8, Ardnarff 8.8, Golden Vein 8.8, Lady Roslyn 8.2, Romany Queen 7.10, Sirius 7.9, Lavalette 7.9, Calibre 7.8, Lolah 7.8, Narcissus 7.6, Scottish Minstrel 7.5, Zealous 7.2, King Stork 7.0, Stepdancer 6.10, Skobeleff 6.7, Ordnance 6.7, ‘Antigone 6.7, Natalie 6.7. Rnssley Plate.—Quarryman 8.5, Sealion 8.3, Royal Crown 7.7, Brave Heart 7.5, Waiterer 7.5, Leonore 7.2, Crown Imperial 7.2, Roseommou 7.0. © ® ® NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. At a meeting of the Trotting Association the Ringwood case, an appeal from the decision of the stewards of the Walrio Jockey Club, was further considered, when the previous motion was rescinded, and the appeal of Mr Hunter, the owner of Ringwood, upheld. It was also decided to write to the club pointing out that it bad failed to carry out the rules in conducting the case. An appeal was received from the owner of Typewriter against the decision of the Otahuhu Trotting Club stewards in a protest against Durbar for crossing. A letter was also read from one of the patrol stewards. It was decided to forward a copy of the letter to the club. Correspondence was read regarding the conduct of the Otahuhu Trotting Club's meeting. It was decided to forward a copy of the letter to the club for explanation. © ® ® ENGLISH RACING. LONDON, April 4. The Royal Castle Handicap at Windsor resulted as follows:— Grey Tick, ch h, by Father Confessor — Special Wire, 6yrs. 1 Australian Star, blk h, by Australian Peer—Colours, 6y 2 Amoret 11., b f, by Sensation—Aster, lyre 8 ® ® ® SALE OF A FAMOUS MARE. LONDON, April 1. Mr Slevler has sold the famous racing mare Sceptre to Captain Bass. It is believed that the price was 20,000 guineas.

St lb st lb Rosel la 9 5 Idas 7 G Queen’s Guard 8 1 Bacchus ..... 7 5 Putty 7 11 Paul Seaton.. 7 5 Green and Gold 7 8 Annoyed 7 Matnmata ha raMiss Lottie. . 7 0 1? e li e »“ 7 Kt. Gordon... 9 Tupara 7 7 Queen Anne.. 6 7 KDEN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Battleaxe .... 9 9 Miss Lottie .. 7 2 Formula 8 3 Grey Seaton.. 7 0 Marshal Sou It >7 n Dolores 7 0 Green and Gold ii Seatonla « 9 Maroon A. Gold 7 ;> Sou It fish C 7 Anchorite ... 7 3 ONSLOW STAKES of JOOsovs. Five furlongs. st lb st lb Thunderer . .. 8 5 Stibbington . . 7 9 Matamu 8 v Bonheur 7 7 Dola nla 8 Lady Bobs. . 7 G The Squlncher 8 0 Te Aroha 7 {> Alba Rose.... 8 0 Simple Simon 7 2 PONT HANDICAP o 75sk)V8. Seven furlongs. st lb st lb Orange & Blue Annoy .... Btepaway .... 10 9 9 9 9 12 Inspiration . . Cuisine The Dodger. . 8 7 V 12 12 11 Girton Girl... 3 Miami 7 10 Vulpine Sentinel 8 8 12 6 Whawlial .... Rapid 7 6 10 10 PAILWAY HJ iNDICAP of 100SOTS. Five furlongs. St lb st lb 7 iv AV est guard . . SI. Olga Marshal Soult. 8 8 8 9 fl 4 Maroon A Gold Camille Bloodstone . . 7 7 10 9 9 Glasgow 8 0 11 Vulpine Muskcrdate . . 7 7 7 Au'Uoritc ••• 7 10