TURF NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 2, 11 January 1908, Page 27

TURF NOTES.

I The first three furlongs in the Great Foal Stakes were run under 38s.

Mr A. M. Lewis’ brood mare Young Polish has foaled a colt at Te Karaka, Poverty Bay, to Mahaki.

'Her performances in the Railway Handlficap and Alexandra Handicap, on the two ’first days of. the A.R.C. Summer Meeting, [make Veronica out to be a decidedly useful mare.

The Soult gelding Loongana, which has tbeen seen out since he contested the jria Handicap at the A.R.C. Autumn :ing of 1906, as a two-year-old, signaliis re-appearance under silk by winning Bowen Handicap on Saturday last in style. *Word has been received by mail that [the Melbourne jockey, B. Carslake, recently [rode three winners at the Vienna jin Austria. An attempt to have bookmakers licensed Kb bet on South Australian racecourses was [brought forward in connection with the [Gambling Bill. The. attempt failed.

At -Remsey, N.S.W., on Tuesday, December 10th, Romsey Jack, who won the Flythg Handicap, was objected to on the ground that he is identical with Rawmore, a New horse.

The American jockey, Lucien Lyne, has I>een offered retainers for France and EngHand next season. It is probable he .will [again ride in the latter country, for which Uie has a liking.

The Western Australian Racing Calendar for December contains the following no*lce: — “On and after January Ist, 1908, [no lease of a horse will be approved until the lessee has satisfied the committee as to Ibis character and financial position.” .'‘Spearmint,” the Engllsn writer, gives' [fiis opinion of amateur bookmakers thus: — J-The Stewards of the Jockey Club have [Sharply stamped upon the attempt of certain members of club enclosures to pose as. [superior persons, and yet, more or less,! [Bub rosa, run a bookmaker's business. I' •understand the “men on the rails” made ■representations to the authorities, pointing out how the cream of their customers' Iwas being filched from them by people who,, [through election to clubs, were at next to [no expense, and held privileges of ap-' Iproach denied professional satchel-holders.-j |I am not inclined to argue that the Stewards are wrong in their resolve that the' [members’ lawn shall not be turned into a> 'bookmakers’ parade. All the same, I hope, 'the Stewards fully recognise that logically their enactment that a member shall not,' practice book making must be followed byi [Action involving the disability of book-f (makers to continue ownership. Rats in ft! trap do not squeal more piercingly than doj when they scent something oc'eurrlng to their disadvantage; and I give[them credit for their cleverness In prompt-/ Jy securing relief. • f ,„„Y er \ Ukely there are “swells” who have! pot settled. What is that to do with the !“ o, 'aey Club? The threat, 1 know, is that rJS. *s® boo *t ma kers are In any way Inter- £ er eo With the defa-uitera will be “posted.” 'sdw.l ■■pustlng" proceed. It cannot, suiciy, affect any member of the Jockey evel > lf u dld the Stewards ot wat body are, or should be, moulded out of lha “ to ne «lect duty in order 1 |to shield “non-payers." |L.? ut “CMber shall not take ndvan“<e of his membership to lay horses, why iSrlx d bookmakers be allowed to serve Hu, . bnstneta ends by owning horsos? K„ at they can so serve them I have before now proved to the hilt, and if the vtewardti of the Jockey Club require more evidence they have only to institute a plebiscite among owners. It is brutally said: jnat no official action will be taken ugalwt Jr*' ownership of layers because so many of. 5,® ®w«tls” are their debtors. I bnuhi ~f“’ ldo nonsense Whoever is at °/ the kooka,” members of thei Ch J b n™ not; and beyond the, yembera of that club no one bai a volcei R turf management—noi should have.

[ The skeleton of Trenton, the well-known I racehorse, and sire of many good winners, [wh° died in England, has been presented to the National Museum of Victoria by the , international Horse Agency jof London ’through Mr H. Byron Moore, secretary of the Victorian Racing Club. Although in a .much dilapidated condition when received, the skeleton has since been completely rej stored by the museum articulator, Mr D. F. Moore, and Is now on exhibition In the | main entrance hall, where it is attracting | a deal of attention. ; A peculiar Incident Is reported from a stud farm on the other side. On the farm alluded to is a brood mare named Florrie,i with a foal at foot by Australian Colours. One day as two gentlemen approached the mare, she was observed to be pawing theground with all her energy, and it was; discovered that she was busily, engaged' defending herself from the attacks of a) snake about four feet long. Eventually Flor-' de brought one of her hoofs down with 1 great force on the back of the serpent’s neck and successfully ended the battle, the reptile being cut in two pieces. I Weight in horses is a leading factor in' determining their commercial value a' close-ribbed horse has a short back and; good length below from the elbow to the, stnie. When of this conformation he will stand the strain of heavy hauling without Injury. Long-backed, short-ribbed horses are usually rough galted. The wasp-waist-, ed horse usually sprawls behind and pad-' dies In his front action. Breeders should! reject stallions that are short-ribbed, slab-1 sided, and rough-gaited, for the law ofi breeding implies that sires will transmit! their imperfections as well as their good; qualities to their progeny.

Sir George Clifford’s team. Red Rain, Clanchattan, Guidwife and Fleetfoot were taken South on Saturday by the Monowai, in cvharge of H. Cutts. Bonny Glen was also shipped by the same steamer. The Stepnlak colt is still in a bad way, and had to be conveyed from Ellerslie to the wharf in a float.

( Under the. heading of “Owners or the •Public,” the London “Dispatch Sporting [Supplement” states:—Several cases of 'horses beajen this year—and in previous years—have provoked most adverse com'ment, and the question of whether an> iowner has a right to send a horse to run •when he is notoriously unfit or is known to ibe on the verge of a breakdown is being ’seriously discussed in the higher Turf ■circles. This sort of thing is not done pleasant. When a horse goes' to ■the post for a race ■he is supposed to be at least physically fit for 'leg in a pail. He is not, for a further instance, supposed to be so out of condition •that though on the book it is i¥) to 1 on his beating the opposition it is really 20 to 1 against his beating anything possessed of four legs and the ability to use them.

The following, from the London “Pink *’Un,” is decidedly good, whether it is true, or not: “What does it mean—this •walkingover’?” asked a non-racing man of the owner of Billy the Verger, who kindly explained matters to him. “It Is a new form, lOf racing,” he said, “in which the horses, walk, and any of them breaking Into a canter are put out of the race. Billy the, Verger is a very good walker, and if you! will only look you will see the letters w.o. i 'to, his name for several good stakes, not- 1 withstanding that there were several en-| 'tries to each race.” “And do you mean to! say that you get £lOO for that?” rejoined I ?the questioner with his mouth wide open. “Most assuredly,” was the reply. “Well,”' said the man, “I have a horse that my I wife rides oh the sands that can walk five! iaitd six miles an hour.” “The very animal!”! Mr Dobell. “Write to Wether-1 'by’s, and ask for a list of races that horses, walk over for, and enter him.” Messrs, iWetherby will now understand the tqtter 1 [that puzzled them.

After the A.R.C. Summer Meeting the amount paid iri fees by the pencillers was naturally a question of interest, and the opinion has been freely expressed that they could not keep on paying that fee very long.. In conversation with a leading penfiller, on the matter, he gave the opinion that it would be a matter of impossibility to. keep going at the prices. With a rare in which the field was large enough for (he two dividends they could get very little betting, and what they did get they had td force and lay a point over the odds, which meant they had three or four losers Ln a race. When there was a small field they could compete against the machine, and it was a fair test, but altogether they had to work very hard to make ends meet. A noticeable feature n bout; the recent gathering was the smallness of the dividends paid throughout the meeting, and this was greatly against the fielders, as practically every event could be picked in three or four. In addition to this, there were too many bookmakers licensed, and it would •imply be a survival of the fittest.

f A meritorious performance was put up at Lincoln, England, last month, when Rising Falcon scored in the Welbeck Plate. Commenting on it, the London “Sportsman” says: — “He had 9.7 to carry, which appears a big weight, but the class of bts opponents was not nearly so good as that he [is wont to encounter, and he was, as a [matter of fact, by no means harshly <reatied. It was a surprise to the majority of 'people that Truffle de Perigord should be given market preference, but there was au Impression that Rising Falcon might break down. He won by three-parts of a length from Meelagh. and the majority of onlookers thought he had a good deal in band, but the jockey who has ridden him when he has done most of his best work, declared that, in his opinion, it was quite otherwise, that ho was dying out fast in the last hundred yards, and that Maher was practtcaly holding him up. Trigg, who was on the second, was of the same opinion. “If my horse could- have hung on a little longer, I think he would have got Rising Falcon beaten, for he could not have gone much further.” Rising Falcon pulled up sound, and as he stood outside the weighing room door munching the handfuls of juicy grass which were offered him, he looked almost as young and vigorous as he did when he waa. In his prime.

“The turf’s the thing to put you on your feet; you go to the races in a cab, and walk home!” says one of the comedians now showing in “Lady Madcap” at Her Majesty’s in Sydney.

The following paragraph by “Pilot,” of the “Referee,” would appear to expain how matters stand with regard to the A.J.C. taking over the ponies:—“It has been suggested that it would be a good- thing if the A.J.C. were to take over the control of pony racing, but I doubt whether such an idea would find any particular favour with the ruling body, and possibly less with those Interested as shareholders in the unregistered clubs. As matters now stand, the unregistered clubs have 72 days a year for racing, but, assuming the A.J.C. were to take control, it is altogether improbable that clashing with ‘horse’ meetings would be countenanced, and at most the ‘pony 1 people would get about 50 days a year. This would mean a big loss to shareholders, as I am in a position to state that the Saturday meetings are proving very profitable. Therefore, as the pony club proprietaries have nothing to gain monetarily in being taken under the wing of the A.J.C., It 'would surprise me if they were to make overtures in that direction. Another item to tbe taken into consideration is that under the A.J.C. rules they would scarcely be allowed to run three or four ‘all horse’ races per day at a ‘pony’ meeting. Apart from the fact that they cannot get clear days Tor all their fixtures, the unregistered clubs [have reason to be well satisfied with mat Iters as they at present stand.” Of course there are cases of horses being ’apparently on the verge of a collapse who (have pulled through. Rocksand, when he [won the Jockey Club Stakes of -0,000 so vs, Iseemed very much one of the lame and • halt brigade.' But his plight was well [known, having been freely advertised. I Practically Jils connections Waid, “This [horse can win this race if he does not break [down.” He did run, and he won. But he I never ran again. History was faithfully re- | pea ted in the Princess of Wales’s Stakes of 10,000 this season. Those who backed I‘Polymelus knew that the odds were Laid not lagalnst his racing ability so much as his [physical infirmity. Everybody backing Poly[melus on July 4 knew the risk he was runining. Had the horse been all right 5 to 2 lon and not 7 to 4 against would have been I betted. Polymelus won. But the race settled Him, and he runs no more. The business Tn these eases was open and above 'board, and had either horse broken down [backers could not have complained. Nor was there any secrecy about Larino at [Gatwick on Tuesday. The price indicated ;that the horse might give way; and he did. Whose who backed Larino knew they were [on a certainty if his leg stood the strain. ;It was known to be a case of winning or [breaking down. Unfortunately, after “looking all over a winner,” Larino collapsed. I have to acknowledge with thanks receipt of a complimentary ticket for the Otamatea Racing Club’s annual meeting which takes place on the 17th inst. The following is a correct list of the nominations:— • Hurdles. —Luscombe, Lochard, Gipsy Queen, Satan. Maiden.—Tartan, Kill, Sir William, Lochard, Gipsy Queen, Alinathea. Pony Rrtce.--ImpriiiMis, Galvanic, Nell. Otainatea Cup.—Luscombe, Sir William, Pamperia, Lochard, Alinathea. Matakohe Welter.—Taitan, Kiti, Sir WilHain, Luscombe, Ben Blair, Satan, Lochard. Flying Stakes.—Tartan, Luscombe, Pamperia, Gipsy Queen, Lochard, National League, Imprimus, Galvanic.

The list of winning sires nt the recent A.R.C Summer Meetingils headed by Birkenhead, the representatives of which won six races. Soult and Clanchattan were responsible for five, Leolantls for four, Merrlwee for three, Hotchkiss for two, and Multiform Menschikoff, Cuirassier, Phoebus, Apollo, Mitiora, Sylvia Park, Sabretacho, and Explosion one each.

Touching on the success of Mr Lionet Robinson’s two-year-old Rushcuttor ai Liverpool, the London “Sportsman” snyst “There has always been a strong attinity between St. Simon blood and that ot Pio belan. and Curbstone, the dam of Rush cutter, la a Plebeian mare. St. Simea and Plebeian are both of No. 11 family, but we have to go back six generations in tbe case of St. Simon and eight in The case of Plebeian before we arrive at their 'common ancestress. Camilla (1778). by Trentham (5). Collbri (1793), by Woodpecker (1) out of Camilla, estabiishe! the line to which Plebeian belonged, an<l Jerboa (1803), by Gohanna (24) out of Camilla, established that branch of which St. Simon Is still such a distinguished ornament, and from which we also get Orme and Great Scot. There was a third daughter of Camilla, via., Catherine (1795), by Woodpecker (1), and she also is well represented up to now, but mainly in England through Kermesse. St. Simon got Matchbox and St. Frlsquin out of Plebeian mares, but whether Persimmon would succeed with them must have been more dubious, for Persimmon has two crosses of Melbourne in him already, and a third brought through Plebeian might be too much. However, It has not proved so in the case of Rushcutter, who seems likely to develop into an uncommonly good threo-year-old.”

Mr. David James, the owner of Auraria, As now a useful, commonsense member of the State Parliament in South Australia. During the second reading debate on the Gambling Bill he is reported to have saki;— Gambling should be confined to the racecourse, and shop and street betting supP r «s<>e<L Bookmakers should be licensed with the clubs, which should control them. He quite agreed that there was more gambling ou the Stock ISxchange than on the racecourse. He had raced horses for 20 years, aud be was the moat moderate bettor In the Commonwealth. He had uo lucliuaUon to bet. . . In Grenfell-stre.rt they gambled on races in all the States in the Commonwealth, and he believed In putting that down. The people who wanted to bet should go to Tattersall's Club, where they would not be a nuisance. The clubs could license reliable meu and charge them a tee. . . He had had joekeya who had uot been straight with him. but generally they were good boys. (Hear, hear.) He owned that good mare Auraria. and he took £15,000 to £l5O tlmt she would win the Double—Derby and Cup. She did not win the Derby. There was more money behind it than he expected. (Laughter.) Tie, however, took £5OO to £» about her for the Cup, and as she won he was able to pay the books and have a lirie to the good. (Hear, hear.) It made his blood boil to hear people saying there was so much roguery on the racecourse. He never saw a more respectable crowd than they had at Flemington ou Melbourne Cup Day. He never saw a drunken mau there. Peopm should go and see for themselves, aud then they would not say a word against the racecourse." ...

The remarkable prices brought by yearlings in the Argentine of recent years mrko it seem that borse-breedlug there is a liigh-ly-lucrative industry. At first glance, it apt pears to be so; but, when the heavy initial outlays is taken into consideration, It at onee becomes obvious that good prices nre absolutely essential to profitably carry oh the business. The big increases to stakes, both in England and France, of recent years, have had the effect of correspondingly enhanclug the value of horses. Back Io the early eighties Sir Thomas Elder wafi able to get Gaug Forward for 4600 guineas. He was a winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, and dead-heated for second place In the Derby, besides winniug good races, and a horse lu his class would bring £lO,OOO or £12,000 iu England nowadays. Lally, who is not as attractively bred, and was below Gang Forward’s standard on the turf, was on the market recently at 10,000 guineas. The result Is first-class horses to» sires are beyond the reach of Australian breeders, because the prices they would get for their yearlings would riot recoup them for their outlay. The case of trio Argentine Is different. There the majority of the breeders are extremely wealthy men, and with the yearlings bringing such extraordinary prices, they are able to get horses in England and France which arc quite beyond the reach of anv Australian stud-master. The South Americans paid 10,000 guineas for Pietermaritzburg, and 30,000 guineas each for Diamoud Jubilee, Jardy, and Vai d'Or during the last few years, and they paid big sums for Kendal and Gay Hermit. It will thus' be seen that it is absolutely essential foi' the yearlings to bring big prices If the breeding of them Is to prove profitable. So far tho use of expensive sires has been Justified by results; but whether it will continue so is problematical.

Tbe Auckland Racing Club being the first of the Metropolitan clubs to hold nu important meeting since the passing of the new Gaining Act, considerable interest attached to the event, as showing how tbe financial aspect would be effected. From that point ot view the gathering was highly successful, and the amount paid by the pencillers, £2lBo,’represents an amount of about £25,000 the machine would have <to handle to make It up so far as financial matters go, the gathering should be a record one for I the club.

The Hon. J. gelding Wharckura Was shipped to Wellington on Saturday by the Monowai. The Gisborne pair, Stylish and Kirsty, returned home by the Monowai on Saturday in charge of T. Butler. It is common report that in at least a couple of the events at the recent A.R.C. meeting some of the owners were not let in the joke. The performances of Zimmerman at the recent A.R.C. Summer Meeting are the best handicap displays seen in New Zealand for some time. R. J. Mason returned home by the Monowai on Saturday with Mr Stead’s pair, Bonlform and Armlet. The latter will be unshipped at Wellington to fulfil engagements there. The sale of the Cambria Park yearlings was the beet yet held at the Papatoetoe Estate. An average of 195gns must be considered highly satisfactory. The lion. J- D. Ormond’s team, Zimmerman, Dawn, St. Aidan, Diamond Star, and Sir Tristram, were shipped home again by the Monowai on Saturday, in charge of Stewart Waddell. Some of the riding at the recent A.R.C. meeting suggests that a number of those seen in the saddle would probably bo more successful if engaged in some other occupation. The visiting horses to the A.R.C. Summer Meeting got away with the lion’s share of the prize money, and out of the £10,350 distributed no less an amount than £6655 was secured by the outsiders. The severe race in the Great Northern Derby evidently took a lot out of Downfall, and the son of San Francisco did not display any dash in the Grandstand Handicap •n the concluding day, for which he was made a warm favourite. That the new Gaming Bill is likely to kill racing is not an opinion held by many was evidenced at the bloodstock sales, is a long time since bidding was so brisk for the various lots, and was reminiscent of the old days. The big disappointment of the A.R.C. Summer Meeting was undoubtedly the Finland gelding Bobrikoff, which ran a long way below the form he has been credited with. It is a long time since a horse which has been boomed as Bobrikoff was has failed so badly. Mr. J. 11. Lowry has disposed of the geldCreusot, letting him g,o for the small •uni of 50 guineas, 11. Howe being the purchaser. Creusot should make a good horse •ver big country, and at the price was simply given away. The running of Waipuna in the Summer Cup, which he won comfortably, proves the Auckland Cup running to be a truer run race than the experts were prepared to admit. Iti the Cup, Waipuna battled it out In good style, and was only beaten tn the last hundred yards, but his forward running was attributed to the heavy going. In the Summer Cup, however, he quickly settled the opposition when it camo to racing, and won comfortably at the finish, when the going was much firmer, •nd his performances in both events stamp the Soult gelding as a better horse than he has hitherto been credited with being. After the running in the Nursery Handicap on the opening day of the A.R.C. Summer Meeting, a number of persons who back-' •d Pyralis were found contending that they were entitled to a dividend, as the colt should have been bracketed with Santa Rosa, the winner. Under part 30, Section 2, of the rules, this contention is perfectly correct. The section says: “All horses In which the same owner has any Interest shall be bracketed on the totaliBator.” In this case, the partnership of •Santa Rosa has been registered as between Mrs Leonard and Mr G. Robinson, while Pyralis runs in the nomination or Mrs Lennard. It will therefore be seen that under the rule®, the pair should have [been bracketed, and those who backed Pprralts are entitled to the dividend paid by sßanta Rom. Although there were only eight runners the Salisbury Welter Handicap, the last •see on Saturday last, riders who had anouuts In the event state that more bumping and jostling took place than would be ffound In a field of 28. Right through the meeting there has been a lot of foul riding, and the trouble is to drop on the offenders. One has only to listen to the conversation of the riders after a race, to get idea of what Is going on. Most of It, however, is done at the back of the course, •nd unless It is a very glaring case, it cannot be noticed from the stand, therefore, unless the riders themselves assist the stewards, there Is no chance of putting It down. As matters now stand, the officials carpet a boy for Interference, and Be nays It was an accident; the rider Interfered with won't make a definite statement, so where are you? There Is nothin* *0 do but dlamlxa It. The Visitors' pi-tj X” .u ? o,nt - One r,der «*»ted *9 J?*” that a eer t*ln rider Chopped three of them right out at the start and on being asked why he did not report it. he d,d w.ntU co?, tub ? ,n * rk -’ ” If rlde « d » wlah to assist In putting down the prac*nd are prepared to ride under “O’Raffcrtx rntee. then they meat pat w wKA

The running of Master Delaval in the A.R.C. Handicap on Wednesday last gives the impression that the fall he got in the Auckland Cup must have shaken him up considerably more than was apparent. The Auckland crack was in the rear throughout the journey, and finished absolutely last. S. Waddell was the most successful trainer at the recent A.R.C. Summer Meeting, turning out six winners. E. Cutts prepared five, T. Quinlivan three, R. Hannon, R. J. Mason, F. MacMauemln, W. Townsend and C. Weal had two, and D. Monaghan, A. Roberston, G. Absolom, A. Blachford, J. Gallagher, R. McMiken, T. Butler, and Messrs. W. C. Ring and J. Muir one each. F. D. Jones was first on the list of horsemen, steering five winners. F. E. Jones, B. Deeley, M. Ryan, D. Price and H. Gray rode three each. A. Chapman and J. McCombe two, each, and A. Ackroyd, C. Cress, W. Wilson, 8. Lindsay, L. Wilson, H. Cairns, J. Brady, J. Sceats and G. Phillips one each. + + + A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING. THIRD DAY. SOME INTERESTING RACING. Thursday. The third day’s racing in connection with the A.R.C. summer meeting took place at Ellerslie yesterday. The weather, which was threatening during the morning, cleared before racing commenced, and remained fine throughout. The attendance was very large, and seemed to equal that present on Cup day, when a record number were present. TJieir Excellencies Lord and Lady Plunket arrived just before the second race, while others present included the Hon. James Carroll, Native Minister, and Mr W. F. Massey, M.P., Leader of the Opposition. Although twenty-nine bookmakers paid the license fee of £2O, speculation at the totalizators was brisk, and during the afternoon the large sum of £22,582 was passed through the machines by Messrs H. H. Hayr and Co., which is only a slight decrease of £282 on last year’s amount. As on the two previous days, the management of the day’s sport by the various officials, under the Secretary (Mr J. F. Hartland) was in every way up to the metropolitan standard. Mr O’Connor was again successful with the barrier, and although a delay of eleven minutes occurred in connection with the despatch of the A.R.C. Handicap, in fairness to Mr O’Connor it has to be mentioned that just when he had the horses In line, about four minutes after the advertised time, and was about to pull the lever, a mounted trooper got in the way, and a chance was lost, the line beng broken. The racing was interesting, and although there were one or two fairly easy victories, notably Loongana and Armlet, Mr Morse came out of it very well. After the County Handicap, the Hon. E. Mitchelson, president of the club, was presented with a life members’ badge. The presentation was made by Mr H. T. Gorrie, vice-president. In replying, Mr Mitchelson said the presentation was an unexpected honour. The little he had done for racing, he could assure them, had been a labour of love for the promotion of the sport, always and in the knowledge of what he believed to be in the best interests of the club and pure racing. (Applause.) He felt sure that the reforms of the pasi. two years would induce greater enthusiasm in horse racing, and more interest would be shown in the sport than ever before. Mr Mitchelson also emphasised the importance of the social element, which he thought was a factor almost worthy of the same consideration as the racing itself. As far as the bookmakers were concerned, from what he had seen they were adhering to the obligations recently imposed upon them, and he was indeed gratified to note this. He understood, from a conversation he had 'had with the Prime Minister, that if the bookmakers and the clubs carried out their obligations according to the new legislation the public would be thoroughly satisfied. (Applause.) Derby Day! These words have more associations in the classic history of the turf than any other combination of letters can conjure, and although our Auckland Derby is but an infant offshoot of the great 3-year-old battle at Epsom,the 34 years of its history have already invested it with as proper a sentiment as the heart of a thoroughbred could desire, and with the memories of not a few stirring contests for the blue riband of the turf in this particular community of British souls. When day broke thia morning, the gloomy outlook and steady drizzle made the hearts of racing enthusiasts, fair ones with pretty frocks and smart haU. to spoil, and the holidaymaker in general, Ellerslie bound, or otherwise, very sorry within them. But as the morning progressed the clerk of 'the weather relented some, and although the wet sword of a pluvial Damocles hung threateningly overhead, the first race was run under a heavy but con!®iderate sky. With the decision of the Fergusson Han* dicap and New Year Hurdles, the way was cleared for the Thirty fourth Great Northern Derby, from which the only notable withdrawal was Pohutu, leaving a field of five to go to the post. Great interest centred in the appearance of Boniform, which was making his debut on the New Zealand turf, and he attracted a large crowd, as he was saddled up. On looks Boniform’s condition did not give the impression that he had done a great deal of work, and a niimber of good Judges were found voicing

the opinion that the last couple of furlongs would find him out. Mr T. 11. Lowry’s colt Downfall looked in great heart, and his solid appearance gained him a large number of admirers, but outside this pair very little notice was taken of the others, Red Rain, First Gun, and Dunborve, the popular opinion being that they were outclassed. Before the race the five contestants paraded on the lawn before doing their preliminaries, which in the case of Boniform was dispensed with, the Southern crack going straight to the post. The history of the race is very so4d told, as after Downfall had made the pace a cracker till three furlongs from home, Boniform then took a hand, and getting the advantage at the home turn, easily kept Downfall at bay, winning at the finish by three lengths, the other trio being outpaced from the start. •Boniform’s victory (which aroused very little enthusiasm) stamps him as a great colt, and It was real bad luck for Mr Lowry to have to bump such a good one, which won the event in record time. After the race the winner was led on to the lawn, w’here he was decorated with the blue ribbon by Lady Plunket, cheers being called for the owner, Mr G. G. Stead. That the race was run at a solid pace throughout, the following times, kindly supplied by Mr A. Kohn, the official timekeeper (who is practically the only one In a position to strike .the times accurately), show: Two furlongs, 26 2-ss; three furlongs, 39 2-ss; four furlongs, 53 2iss; six furlongs, 1.19 1-5; seven furlongs, 1.31 4-5; one mile, 1.44 1-5; mile and a half, 2.36 2-5. Previous winners of the race are:— WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN DERBY STAKES. Time. m. s 1875— Ariel, by Dainty Ariel — 1876— Toi, by Diomedes — 1877— Danebury, by Traducer .. — 1878 — Venus Transit, by Sledmere — 1879 — Omega, by Sledmere 3 8j 1880— Libeller, by Traducer...... — 1881— Tim Whiffler, by Tim Whittier (S.) 256 J 1882 — Fitz-Hercules, by Yatteudon 3 8| 1883— Welcome Jack, by Traducer 3 9 1884— Nelson, by King Cole 2 50 1885 — Tigredia, by Leolinus 2 45 1886— Foul Shot, by Musket.... 2 405 1887 — Disowned, by Albany 243 1888 — Sextant, by Robinson Crusoe 246 1889— Cuirassier, by Musket 2 405 1890 — Tirailleur, by Musket 2 445 1891— Medallion, by Nordenfeldt.. 2 45} 1892— Morion, by Captivator 240 1893— St. Hippo, by St. Leger... 246 1894— Loyalty, by St. George.... 2 405 1895— Stepfeldt, by Nordenfeldt.. 241 1896— Fabulist, by Fabulous 239 i 1897— Nestor, by St. Leger 2 40 1898— St. Crispin, by St. Leger.. 245 1899— Bluejacket, by St Leger.. 240 1900 — Miss Delaval, by Seaton Delaval 2 42 2-51 1901 — Renown, by Dreadnought... 240 1-51 1902 — Menschikoff, by Stepniak.. 2 385 1903— Walriki, by Soult 2 37} 1904 — Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval 2 41 1-5| 1905— Gladstone, by Seaton Delaval 2 44 1906 — Multifid, by Multiform 2 36 4-5, 1907 — Zimmerman, by Birkenhead 2 40 1908 Boniform, by Multiform... 236 2-5 PEDIGREE OF THE WINNER. BONIFORM. (Sire: Multiform, by Hotchkiss from Formo. Dam: Otterden, by Sheen from Spring Morn. The A.R.C. Handicap was the next most important event, and the good field of fourteen went to the post, Master Delaval being the popular selection. The race was an exciting one, and after Mahuta and Fashionable had made the running to the home turn, Uhlander took charge, and looked like staying it out, but inside the distance the Auckland Cup winner, Zimmerman, put in his claim, and soon asserted his superiority, winning easily, by a couple of lengths, while Carl Rosa, which put in a TJhenomenal run from the head of the straight, beat Uhlander a head for second honours. Zimmerman’s performance stamps him as probably the best handicap horse in the Dominion at present. The disappointment of the race was Master Delaval, which was last throughout. The following times, supplied by Mr A. Kohn, are interesting to compare with those in the Derby: —2 furlongs, 275; 3 furlongs, 39 3-ss; 4 furlongs. 52 2-ss; 5 furlongs, 1.7; 6 furlongs, 1.19 1-5; 7 furlongs, 1.31 4-5; one mile, 1.45; mile and a-half, 2.36 3-5. After the race for the Derby, the winder, Boniform, was led in to the lawn ■•where he was decorated with the blue riband by Lady Plunket. FERGUSON HANDICAP of lOOSovs, 6 furlongs. Mrs E. Davis’ hr g Loongana, by Soult Cnracoa (Ryan) ............ ' Mr F. W. Arnold's ch f Cadence, Dy Cyreniau — Lute, 7.11 (Jones) .... J Mr T. Butler’s Kirsty (Deeley) » Also started: Waucboee, 8.4; St. 8.0; Octoroon, 7.13; EseamiUo, 7.8, Tunewha, 7.4; Mark, Time, 7.0; Umdala, 7.0, Strathmolra, 7.0. Loongana shot out with a couple of lengths lead when the barrier lifted, rot* lowed by Wauchope, Kirsty, Cadence, and Octoroon, In that order. There was no change in the positions as they raced through the cutting, but passing the threefurlong post, Cadence ran Into second place, —nd was within a couple of lengths of Loongana as they turned for home, with Kirsty, Octoroon, and Wauchope close bandy In the run to the post Loongana easily held his opponents, finishing up a winner by three lengths from Cadence, which was a length In front of Kirsty, Octoroon was fourth, Mark Time fifth, and Bt. Cyren last. Time 1.10 8-5. Loongana i*M favourite.

NEW YEAR’S HURDLE HANDICAP, «| 200SOVS. Two miles. R. McMiken’s b g Le Beau, aged, by Leolantls —Belle, 10.10 (Cairns) 11 C. Weal's b g Swagsman, 10.10 (Horne), X M. Manton's br g InuisklllCn, 10.9 (Cress) 3 Hautapu was quickest to the first fence, •nd when they settled into their work he< was showing the way to Inniskillen, Claremont, Le Beau, and Swagsman, with Creusot last. As they came past the stand. Hautapu was still pilot, Claremont running! second, just in front of Le Beau and Inaigklllen. As they left the bottom stretch,; Claremont ran into the tead, with I<e Beau his nearest attendant. Th> fence at the six furlong post proved fatal to Claremont’s chances, the mishap leaving Le Beau in fronr, while Swagsman moved up to second position, and thus early the race was between the pair. The result, however, was not seriously in doubt, as alfiiotigh &wagsman made a determined effort to get on. terms, Le Beau had little difficulty in keeping him at bay, winning by two InniskiHen was six lengths away third, just in front of Creusot. Time 3.50. GREAT NORTHERN DERBY, of 750sov»J 15 miles. Mr. G. G. {Stead’s b c Bonlform, by Multiform—Otterden, 3yrs, 8.10 (McCombe) 1 T. H. Lowry’s ch c Downfall, 8.10 (Davis) 2 Sir G. Clifford’s b c Red Rain, 8.10 (Jones) Also started: First Gun 8.10, Dunborve 8.7. There was very little delay at the post, the field being despatched to a beautiful, even start. The colours of Bonlform were first prominent, but he was soon steadied,. Downfall taking up the running, and passing the stand he was racing two lengths! ahead of Boniform. The order of the others, which were already spreading out, was Dunborve, Red Rain, ana First Gun. Downfall was setting a good solid pace, ans maintained his advantage aloug the back* and through the cutting. At 3 furlongs from home Boniform ran up to him without an effort, and then it could be seen that the race was all over bar shouting, as although Downfall fought out the issue in the gamest manner possible, he could make no impression on Boniform, which cantered home an easy winner by 3 lengths. Bed Rain was third, 10 lengths away. First Gun w«s fourth, and Dunborve a Thng way last* Time 2.36 2-5. Bomrorm was favourite. COUNTY HANDICAP of 250sovs, 6 furlongs. Sir Geo. Clifford’s ch f Guidwife, 3yrs, by Clanranald — Safeguard, 7.0 (Chapman) 1 T. H. Lowry’s b f Finery, 3yrs, 6.13 (Jones) g W. Davies’ br f Maheno, 3 years, 6.9 (Webster) 3 Also started: Cambrian 9.0, Moriarty 8.10Cyrene 8.3, Lochbuhie 7.5. Lochbuie was first to move off, but before they had gone far Finery was in front. She soon made a break between herself an<J the rest of the field, which was headed by Guidwife, with Lochbuhie and Cambrian next, and Cyrene last. Finery still had her advantage at the turn for home, and looked like staying it out, but she tired badly in the last furlong, and Guidwife closing up a short distance from the post, beat her by a neck, with Maheno next. Lochbuhie. Moriarty, and Cambrian were all together close up, with Cyrene last. Time, 1.15 Cambrian was favourite. RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 750sovs. 1} miles. 'Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b h Zimmerman, 4yrs, by Birkenhead—Solitaire, 9.3 .« (F. Jones) j; : A. Leonard’s b h Carl Rosa, 7.2 (Whit- ’ aker) 3 J. Renwick’s br g Uhlander 7.8 (Conquest) 3 j Also started: Master Delaval 9.3, Wai- t puna 8.12, Uranium 8.4, Mahuta 7.9, Pari-, tutu 7.8, Pohutu 7.6, Te Arolia 7.6, Delegate; 7.4, Syren 6.9, Fashionable 6.9, Clanchattan 6.7. There was a delay of eleven minutes at; the post, but the tape eventually lifted to; a beautiful start, from which the colours of Zimmerman first flashed out, but when r they passed the stand Fashionable and CartRosa were the leading pair. Just pastthe stand, however, Mahuta took up the,' running, followed by Fashionable, Carl, Rosa, Uranium, Uhlander, and Waipuna, the last pair being Master Delaval and Clanchattau. The field presented a beautiful sight as they raced along the back, Ma-\ huta acting as pilot, with Fashionable on I his quarters, and Uhlander, Waipuna, and] Uranium most prominent of the others., There was no change as they went through' the cutting, but crossing the top stretch a Uhlander improved his position, and he\ was within striking distance as they the mile and a-half post. Uhlander had •' Blight advantage as they turned for home./ and looked to have a winning chance at I the distance, but once Zimmerman made hi*’ effort it was all over, and, getting in front/ at the lawn rails, he came in full of run-* ning, winning by two lengths from Carl( Rosa, which put In a splendid run in the< concluding stages, and beat Uhlander by a/ head for second honours. Uranium waa fourth, then came Pohutu, with Master Delaval last Time 2.36 3-5. z MIDSUMMER HANDICAP, of 250sovs. furlongs. Mr. G. G. Stead’s b f Armlet, 2yrs, 9.3 J (McCombe) ® Mr. J. 8. Thanes’ br f Artlllerie 2yrs, 1 7.13 (Wilson) » Mr. E. J. Watts’ br g Aborigine, 2yrs, J 8.11 (Brice) The following also started: Diamond

BCar, Ranta Rosa, Rarata, Master Bonn, Separator, and Projectile. Armlet was quickest on her feet, followed by Diamond Star and Master Soult. Armlet showed the way along the top, two lengths clear of Master Soult, then followed Diamond Star and Aborigine. At the distance Armlet still had charge, and though Artii;?rie put in a good run from a long way #>ack, and passed Aborigine and Master Soult, he was unable to reach the leader, which won comfortably by two lengths. Aborigine was a similar distance eway third, and then came Master Soult, Diamond Star, and Santa Rosa. Time, 1.3 1-5. Armlet was favourite. MAIDEN HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. 1J miles, i ij. C. Col beck’s b c Advocate, 3yrs, by Hotchkiss —Nellie, 7.11 (Ryan) 1 C. Weal’s Portlight, Syrs, 7.11 (Gray) .. 3 jßyan and de Groen’s ch g Cachuca 6yrs, 7.13 (Lindsay) 3 Also started: Lady Regel 9.0, Clochette 8.12, Cyrettus 7.11, English 6.8. When they settled to their work Lady tßegel was showing the way, with Portlight, (Cyrettus, and English in that order. Advocate went to the front along the back, and going through the cutting had a slight advantage of Cachuca, with Portlight at *the head of the others. At the home turn •the field closed up and an interesting run Jhome resulted In Advocate staying the longest and winning by a length and a half rfrom Portlight, who was two and a-half lengths in front of Cachuca; Lady Regel was fourth and Cyrettus last. Time 2.12 Jl-sth. Advocate was favourite. GLASGOW HANDICAP of 200sovs, seven furlongs. iE. J. Watts’ br h King Billy, 9.0 (D. Price) IJ. Roulston’s Vedonica, 8.5 (Conquest).. 2 ff. Cunningham’s Lucrece, 8.0 (H. Gray) 3 Also started: Soultmaid 7.0. King Billy shot out when the tapes liftled* and showed the way along the back, (two lengths clear of Lucrece, with Veronica and Soultmaid racing together, last. There was no change in the positions until they were well in the home stretch, where Veronica moved up, but although ishe passed Lucrece, she could not quite ireach King Billy, which won by half-a-iength. Lucrece was a length and a-half ■away third, and Soultmaid last. Time 1.29 |B-5. King Billy was favourite. CONCLUDING DAY’S RACING. Friday. The concluding day’s racing of the A.R.C. Summer Meeting took place at Ellerslie yesterday, and attracted another large attendance. Speculation was again brisk, and during the afternoon the machines under Messrs H. H. Hayr and Co., put through the sum of £18,962, which added to that of the first three days, makes a total of £B2 982, which represents a decrease of £5739 10/, as compared with last year, but when the bookmakers’ fees, whicu amounted to the large sum of £2IBO are taken Into account, it will be seen that, from a financial point of view, the meeting was a most successful one. As on the three previous days, the management of the meeting, by the various officials under the secretary (Mr J. F. Hartland), was such as to win approval from all present. THE RACING. The racing > s again interesting, the handicapper, Mr G. Morse, coming out of the ordeal well. luring the afternoon there was one very apparent case of sleeping sickness, but the stewards allowed the master to pass unnoticed, which was adversely commented upon. The classical race, the Royal Stakes, attracted a field of four, the crack three-year-old Boniform being a noticeable SA t < ? dra . wal ' ’Victory rested with Sir George vliftord’s line TTlly Fleetfoot, which registered her owner’s first success in the event. Previous winners of Cue race are:— WINNERS OF THE ROYAL STAKES. Time. m. s. 1896—Bloodshot, by Maxim 1 16J }J97 —Gold Medallist,by Medallion 1 16$ J-S9B—Gold Medallist,by Medallion 116 J™— Screw Gun, by Hotchkiss.. 1 17A — Screw Gun, by Hotchkiss.. 1 16 2-5 —Renown, by Dreadnought. . 1 15 1-5 Royal Artillery, Hotchkiss 1 16$ J?;—— King Log, by Stepniak .... 1 16J JJo4—Machine Gun, by Hotchkiss 1 15 3-5 lyOa—Noctuiform, by Multiform.. 1 18 Cuneiform, by Multiform. . 1 14 2-5 1907 Zimmerman, by Birkenhead, 9.2 „ 1 15 4.5 1908—Fleetfoot, by Clanranald, 7.5 1 15 1-5 Only a trio contested the Auckland Plate, Which was popularly looked upon as an exercise canter for Zimmerman, and although Pohutu made a game effort, the result was never seriously in doubt, Ziinmerman winning easily by half-a-leugth. Winners of the race are:— : iWINNEKb OF THE AUCKLAND PLATE. Time. , m. s. 1890—Multiform, by Hotchkiss, 9.0 2.391 1900— Seahorse, by Nelson, 8.0 2.38 3-5 1901— Advance, by Vanguard, 9.0.. 2.37 3-5 1902— Cruciform, by St. Leger, 7.11 2.41 1903— Cruciform, by St. Leger, 8.11 2.88 J 1904— Gladsome, by Seaton Delaval 7.11 2.80 2 5 1905— Mahutonga, by Quilt, 8.11.... 2.40 Nightfall, by Multiform, 8.11 2.30 1-5 IW7—Paritutu, by Castor, 9.1.... 240 1908 Zimmerman, by Birkenhead, 9.0 ...... 2 37 4-5 ®lie following are the particulars:—>

SILVIA HANDICAP, of luOsovs. Six ' furlongs. Hon. Ormond’s b c St. Aidan, 2yrs (Birkenhead — Montdread), 8.8 (F. Young) 1 Mr. G. M. Aynsley’s br f Artillerie, 2yrs (Royal Artillery—Nantes), 8.3 (Wilson) 2 Waimangu, 7.9, and Separator 6.10 (deadheat) 3 1 These were the only starters. St. Aidan shot to the front when the tapes were released, followed by Waimangu, Separator, and Artillerie. St. Aidan piloted the field across the top stretch, two lengths clear in front of Waimangu and Separator, which were racing together, with Artillerie last. St. Aidan was first to turn for home, and, holding his own in the run to the post, finished up a lucky winner by a length from Artillerie, which came on the scene with a late run. Waimangu and Separator dead heated for third, two lengths away. Time, 1.17. St. Aidan was favourite. GOODWOOD HANDICAP of 20Csovs. One mile. Sir' G. Clifford’s br h Clauchattan, 5 years (Clanranald—Teledina), 6.10 (Chapman) 1, Mr W. C. Ring’s bay mare Certainty aged, (Fabrecache —Off Chance), 8.2 (Gray) 3 Messrs K. and R. Duder’s b gelding Tui Cakobau, 6 years (Cuirassier — Hune), 8.3 (Ackroyd) 3 Also started: Delegate 8.6, Rauparaha 8.6, Fashionable 7.4, Lord Seaton 7.4, Advocate 7.1, Clochette 6.10. When the barrier lilted Advocate lost a lot of ground, Lord Seaton being first prominent, with Certainty, Tui Cakobau, and Clanchattan almost on terms. The last named took charge after they had covered a furlong, followed by Certainty and Rauparaha, while Advocate had made up his lost ground, and was at the head of the others. Clanchattan was still the Leader as they raced across the top stretch, and was first to turn for home, with Certainty as his nearest attendant. In the turn to the post. Certainty put in her claim, but she could make no impression on the leader which won easily by four lengths. Tui Cakobau was three lengths away third, just in front of Lord Seaton and Advocate, with Fashionable last. Time, 1.40 2-o. Certainty was favourite. The winner was received with hoots and groans, and loud -cries of “put him up” when he returned to <scale. ROYAL STAKES of 500sovs. Six furlongs. Sir G. Clifford’s ch f Fleetfoot, 2yrs, by Clanranald—Safeguard, 7.5 (Jones) 1 Mr G. G. Stead’s b f Armlet, 2yrs, by MenschukOff—Armilia, 7.5 (Bateman).. 2 Mr E. J. Watts’ br g Aborigine, 2yrs, by Merriwee —Indian Queeu, 6.12 (Price).. 3 Chanteuse was the only other starter. Fleetfoot stumbled and xost a bit of ground at the start, Chanteuse being first prominent, but when they were fairly on their way, Armlet was in front, followed by Aborigine and Chanteuse, with Fleetfoot last. There was no change in positions until well in the home stretch, where Fleetfoot moved up, and quickly settling the leaders, won without an effort by two lengths from Armlet, which was a length in front of Aborigine, Chanteuse being a similar distance away, last. Time, 1.15 1-5. Fleetfoot was favourite. AUCKLAND HURDLE RACE of 200SOVS. Two miles. . Messrs Ryan and de Groen’s ch g Cachuca, syrs, 9.12, by Leolantis— Castanette (Phillips) 1 Mr W. Woods’ br g Claremont, 6yrs, 10.2, by St. Cyr—Spray (Nearey) 2 Lady Hune, 11.1 (Horne) 3 Also started: Hautapu 12.2, Le Beau 11.9, Omati 10.12, Inniskillen 10.9, Sol 10.3. When they settled to their work, the order was Hautapu, Inniskillen, Claremont, Le Beau, Omati, Cachuca, and Lady Hune, but as they raced past the stand. Omati had run into second position, with Inniskillen at the head of the others. At the hurdle at the six furlong post, where Oiriati fell, Cachuca was in front. Then came Claremont, Le Beau, and Hautapu. Cachuca increased his advantage as they went through the cutting, and the issue was never in doubt, Cachuca finishing up the easiest of winners, by half a dozen lengths from Claremont, which was 'four lengths in front of Lady Hune. Inniskillen and Le Beau were together next, and Hautapu last. Time 3.48 3-5. Claremont was favourite. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 500sovs. 1J mile. Mr E. J. Watts’ br li King Billy, syrs, by Merriwee—lndian Queeu, 8.3 (D. Price) 1 Mr W. Davies’ b m Te Aroha, aged, by Seaton Delaval—Lottie, 7.5 (F, E. Jones) 2 Mr J. Renwick’s br g Uhlander, syrs, by Uhlan —Dolly, 7.10 (Conquest) .... 3 Also started: Uranium 8.3, Downfall 7.13, iSir Tristram 7.10, Mahuta 7.8, Carl Rosa 7 7. Uranium and King Billy gave a bit of trouble at the post, but eventually the barrier lifted to au even start. Uranium was quickest on her feet, but before they had gone far King Billy rushed to the front, and led past the stand, with Uranium, Downfall, •Sir Tristram, Mahuta, Uhlander, and Curl Rosa following in that order. Passing the seven furlong post Mahuta ran into the lead, and was the pacemaker as they raced along the back, two lengths clear of King Billy, after which came Sir Tristram and Downfall. There was very little change in th© positions as they crossed the top stretch, but turning for home Mahuta was done with, King Billy dashing into the lead just clear of a close bunched field. At the distance Te Aroha shot out and challenged King Billy, but was unable to seriously threaten him, and was a length and a half away when the post was reached. Uhlander

was a similar distance further back, third; tuv.i cio... < ..ti .»uaa, i'oumah, r»ir i risirani, and Uranium, with Mahuta last. Time, 2.9 15. Downfall was favourite. NEWMARKET HANDICAP, 375sovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Dawn, 3yrs, Birkenhead — Eos, 8.7 (Jones) 1 Mr. F. W. Arnold's b h Cambrian, 4yrs, 8.11, Cyrenian—Miss Annie (Ryan) ... 2 Noteorini, 7.8 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Miss Winnie 8.11, Moriarty 87, Veronica 8.6, Cyrene 7.13, Guidwife 7.11, Lucrece 7.11, Bobrlkoff 7.9, Maheno 6.13. Noteorini was the first to bleak the line, but before they had gone far Miss Winnie, Guidwife, and Bobrlkoff were racing together, with Noteorini and Dawn most prominent oi’ the others. The positions of the leaders was unchanged as they crossed the top stretch and turned for home, where the field closed up. At the distance Dawn was in front, and drawing out in the concluding stages finished up a winner by two lengths from Cambrian, which finished fast, and beat Noteorini by a neck for second honours. Lucrece was fourth and Bobrlkoff last. Time, lmin 15 3-bsec. Bobrlkoff was favourite. AUCKLAND PLATE, of 325sovs. One mile and a-half. Hon. Ormond’s b h Zimmerman, 4yrs, 9.0, by Birkenhead — Solitaire (F. Jones) 1 Mr. D. McLeod’s blk c Pohutu, 3y»s, 8.0 by Explosion — Miss Rose (S. Lindsay) 2 Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, 9.1 Castor — Yattaghan (G. George) .... 3 The only starters. The trio raced in line until the stand was reached, when Paritutu dropped out, but was on terms again as they went along the back and until they reached the cutting, when he agaiu lost his position. Zimmerman and Pohutu raced in close company for the remainder of the journey, the latter making a determined effort over the last furlong, but Zimmerman easily held him off, winning comfortably by half a length, with Paritutu five lengths away. Time, 2min 37 4 ssec. Zimmerman was favourite. GREY HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. Mr. T. Butler’s br f Kirsty, syrs, 8.4, Sylvia Park — Chrissle (Deeley) 1 Lucio, 7.4, Soult —Postmistress (Conquest 2 Dogger Bank, 8.6, Menchikoff—Mysterious (Ryan) 3 Also started: Hikuai 8.11, Red Rain 8.9, Cadence 8.3, Wauchope 8.1, Cyrettus 7.7, Carmania 7.0, Waihoihoi 7.0, Strathmoira 7.0. There was no delay at the post, the barrier lifting to an even start, from which Red Rain was first to show out, but was soon headed by \vauchope and Lucio, the pair making the running across the top, with Cadence, Kirsty, and Dogger Bank following in that order. Lucio showed in front as they straightened up for the run home, but at the distance Kirsty challenged, and, easily settling Lucio, won by two lengths. Dogger Bank being a length further back third. Carmania was fourth, and Waihoihoi last. Time, lmin 3sec, Dogger Bank was favourite. THE WINNING PAYMENTS. The following is a list of the winning payments to be made over the meeting:— Hon. J. D. Ormond, £2950; Sir G. Clifford, £1355; Mr G. G. Stead, £900; Mr J. Muir, £900; Mr E. J. Watt, £860; Mr J. Roulston, £410; Mr R. Hannon, £315; Mr T. 11. Lowry, £225; Mr D. McLeod. £217 10/; Messrs Ryan and De Groen, £185; Mrs E. Davies, £180; Mr R. McMiken, £160; Mr G. M. Aynsley, £150; Mrs C. Coleman, £150; Mr W. C. Ring, £137 10/; Messrs R. and R. Duder, £135; Mr W. Davies, £125; Mr G. Robinson, £120; Mr A. Leuna rd, £100; Mr W. F. Arnold, £95; Mr W. Foss, £95; Mr J. C. Col beck, £9O; Mr T. Butler, £9O; Mr J. Renwick. £75; Mr J. S. Thane, £7O; Mr C. Weal, £7O; Mr W. Woods, £5O; Mr C. Cunningham, £25; Mr J. K. Hodge, £25; Mr J. George, £25; Mr W. G. Irwin, £2O; Messrs J. and H. Hussey, £l5; Mr M. Manton, £l5; Mrs A. M. Coombe, £10; Mrs Lennard. £5. Total, £10,350. + + + TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. Mr Morse has declared the following weights for the Takapuua Jockey Club's Siinimer Meeting:— TAKAPUNA CUP. st. lb. st. lb. Whipuna 9 0 Tui Cakobau 7 2 Uranium 8 5 Scotty 7 0 Uhlander .... 8 4 Le Beau .... 6 10 Carl Rosa ... 7 10 Lord Seaton 6 9 Noteorini .... 7 10 Fashionable .. G 9 Leonator .... 7 8 Advocate .... 6 8 Paritutu .... 7 8 Soultmaid .. 6 8 Pohutu 7 7 Syren 6 8 Uhlando 7 5 Bully 6 7 Loch Erne .. 7 4 Cyrettus .... 6 7 Certainty .... 7 2 RANGITOTO STEEPLES. Inniskillen ... 11 4 Geologist .... 9 8 Cachuca .... 10 10 Knpakapa ... 9 7 Capitol 10 9 Reporter .... 9 7 Pipi 10 4 Tarrinlctt ... 9 7 Slllcia 10 4 Tanglefoot .. 9 7 Taraklhi 9 0 + ♦ ♦ A.T.C. SUMMER MEETING. The concluding day’s racing of the Auck land Trotting Club’s Summer Mooting took place nt Epsom on Saturday last. The weather was fine, and There was a good attendance, included In the number being the Hon. J. Carroll (Native Minister), Hone

lleke, M.P.. H. J Greenslade, M P., and F. Lawry. M.l*. The raeing throughout tae ailernoon was of au interesting character, and several warm favourites were beaten. On each of the three days Hie handicaps of Mr. F. W. Edward produced close fiuishe*. and the trottiug was us good as has been witnessed at Epsom fur some time. The gathering was a most successful one from every point of view, the general arrange meats for the conduct of the sport by the secretary (Mr. C. F. Mark) being highly satisfactory. Speculation was brisk, and during the afternoon the machines, under Messrs. W. Bloomfield and Co., bandied the sum of £5305, which makes a total of £15,121 10/ for the three days, a decrease of £2561 from last year, nut as bookmakers’ fees totalled £350, the financial result wil/ be better. The results are. - Trial Tro. of 30sovs, 1$ mile. Royal Albert, 9s, 1; Little Dick. 3s, 2; Harold Iluon, scratch, 3. Scratch: Lady Royal. Won by a length. Time, 4.14. Haruld Muon was favourite. Second Trotting Handicap of 40sovs, 11 mile. Little Paul, 18s, 1; Avenal, 235, 2; Seacole, 17s, 3. Scratched: Tableau. Won by four lengths. Time, 4.0 45. Little Paul was favourite. New Year Handicap, of 75sovs, second lOsovs, third ssovs. Six furlongs and a half.—-Mr. 11. Barr’s br ni Gleuora, syrs, by Soult—Nora, 7.2 (Conquest), 1; Mr. Jas Murphy’s Octoroon. 9.6 2; Mr. J. Knott’s Cyroua, 7.4 (Whittaker), 3. Also started: Ngakapa 8.7, Dr. Quest 8.4. Glenora was first out, followed by Ngakapa, Cyrona, and Dr. Quest, with Octoroon last. Glenora piloted the field along the back, when Octoroon ran into second place, with Ngakapa, Dr. Quest, and Cyrona following, and in that order they turned for home. In the run to the post Octoroon made a great effort to get on terms, but he was unable to reach the leader, which won by four lengths, Octoroon just beating Cyrona by a neck. Time, 1.24 3-5. Ngakapa was favourite. President’s Trot of lOOsovs, second lOsovs, third ssovs. Two miles. —Mr. H. E. Tristram’s ch g Eureka, aged, Electioneer— Nellie, 19s (Orange), 1; Dr. Brownlee’s San Toy, 15b (Hird), 2; Mr. J. T. Paul’s Redleaf, 16s (Paul), 3. Also started: Kohhie ss. All Night 6s, Duke C 9*s, Huou Leal 10s_. Black Diamond 15s, Happy 15s, Cleveland's Pride 16s, MacquarEe 19s. Eureka was quick to get going, and showed the way past the stand, followed by Macquarrie, Redleaf, Happy, and San Toy in that order. Trotting at a solid pace. Eureka cleared out from the field, and ns they passed the stand the second time was nearly a furlong iu front of Macquarrie, which was just clear of Redleaf and San Toy. The latter ran into second position going along the back, but. never had a chance of reaching the leader, which won pulling up by fifteen lengths from San Toy, which beat Redleaf by two lengths for second honours. Duke C was fourth and Black Diamond last. Time, 5.9. Eureka was favourite. Park Trot, of 50sovs, second lOsovs. One mile and a-half.—Mrs. E. Tanner's b g Special Light, aged, Specification Twilight, 6s (Crotty), 1; Mr. B. McGregor’s Nat Gould, Us (Herbert), 2; Mr. W. E. Singleton’s Harold Iluon, 12s (Lowe), 3. Also started; Little Paul is (including 5s pe. any), Bert 6s, Kirikiriroa 6s, Cavalier 10s, Flora Mac 10s, Plaintiff 12s. Nat Gould was in front after they, had gone a couple of furlongs, and when the stand was reached was showing the way to Harold iluon, Bert, Plaintiff, Kirikiriroa, and Special Light. Nat Gould was in charge till the distance was reached, where he was challenged by Special Light, and Nat Gould breaking at the critical moment let Special Light up, and he won by four lengths from Nat Gould, which beat Harold Iluon by two lengths for second honours. Cavalier was fourth. Time, 3.57. Flora Mac was favourite. High-class Trot, of lOOsovs, second lOsovs, third ssovs. One mile and a half. Mr. A. Leicester’s b g Waltckauri, aged, La Rue —Yum Yum. 10s (Orange), 1; Mr. 11. Gladding’s Robes, 13s (Scott) 2; Mr. Mclndoe's Lady Love, 12s (Duncan), 3. Also started: Rosebud 13s, Kohine 13s. Robex was in front at two furlongs, but broke, and Waitekauri went to the front, and when the stand was reached had a slight advantage of Rosebud, with Robex, Lady Love, and Kohine following. Going along the back the second time Robes was within three lengths of Waitekauri, and a short distance from the post was ou terms, but broke, leaving Waitekauri to go on and win by two lengths, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 3.48 3-5. Waitekauri was favourite. Grandstand Handicap, of 50sovs, second lOsovs. Five furlongs.—Mr. w. Vprran’s blk g Hopscotch, aged, Soult —Chrysolis, 8 8 (Deeley), 1; Mr. J. Howe’s Dr. Quest, 8.10 (Ryan), and Mr. H. R. McKenzie’s Hnghie, 8.0 (Conquest), 2. Also started: Mighty Atom 9.9, Quadroon 9.7, Ngakapa 5.9. Hop scotch was the first to commence, followed by Dr. Quest, Mighty Atom, and Ilughle. Hopscotch showed the way along the back, and was first to turn for home. In the run to the post Ilughle and Dr. Quest challenged, but could not get up, Hopscotch winning by two lengths from Dr. Quest and Hnghie, which dead-heated for second place. Time, 1.5 3-5. Hopscotch was fa vourite. Telegraph Handicap Trot, of lOOsovs, second lOsovs, third ssovs. One mile. —Mr. Boyce’s b tn Sister, 4yrs, Iluon Jr. —Julia. 15s (Hird), 1; Mr. W. Austin's b m Miss Tuxle, 13s (Austin), 2; Mr. A. Watt’s b h Le Rosier, 9s (Duncan), 3. Also started. Princess Ena scratch, Rosebud Gs, Tailioa 10s, Agnes B 10s, Eland 13s, Macquarrie 14s, Lena G 15s, Bert 17s, lago 18s. lag<» was showing the way as they raced past the stand followed by Sister and Tnlbon, with the rest of the field close up Sister took charge going along Ihe back, ami Taiboa running into second position as they went through the dip. Slater was first to turn for home, and, staying ft out, won hy three lengths from Miss Tuxle, with Rosier two lengths away third. Time* 2A* 3-5. Sister was favourite