TURF NOTES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 6, 8 February 1908, Page 31

TURF NOTES.

The ex-New Zealander Volume has already raced several times unsuccessfully in India. The ex-New Zealand pony Ruatamata won a race for 14.3 ponies at Victoria Park, Sydney, recently. The N.Z. Cup winner Star Rose figures amongst the nominations for the hack hurdle events at the Wanganui Summer Meeting. Mr Bidwell has advised "Advance,” of the “New Zealand Times,” that Elevation will not make the trip to Australia. The Seaton Delaval mare Sonoma has been granted a 14-3 certificate by the official measurers of the Otahuhu Trotting Club. The pony Fashionable was badly galloped on during the running of the Takapuna Cup, and was not seen out again at the gathering. One of the licensed peuciliers at the recent Pahiatua meeting failed to pay out on Splendid Idea when she won her second race. The name of Elysian has been claimed for the Soult — Dreamland colt purchased by Mrs A. M. Cooinbe at the recent yearling sales. Mr. R. Cleland has purchased the house and stables recently occupied by J. Chaafe, jun., and : F. fiill takes possession at an early date.' • ’ The nominations for the minor events at the Dunedin Cup Meeting are the best for years? The hurdle events are particularly well patronised. Word from Sydney states that the wellknown New Zealander, Mr D. O’Brien, has taken over the Victoria Cafe in that town. The gelding Engraver broke a blood vessel during the running of the Zealandla Handicap at Takapuna, and finished, a long way last. As a result of the passing of the Street Betting Bill in England, there has been a marked increase in the attendance at many race meetings. The veteran Sydney trainer James Monoghan was recently seized with a stroke of paralysis, and is now confined to his room in a rather serious condition. Another pony and galloway course is to be opened in Sydney. It is known as Victoria Park, and is said to be the most up-to-date track outside Randwick. Although the St. Leger gelding Scotty has started no less than 20 times under Mr. Morse’s handicapping, his win in the Takapuna Cup is the first he has recorded. The Soult filly Maheno was badly galloped on during the running of the Stewards’ Handicap on the opening day of the Takapuna meeting, and was unable to start again at the meeting. A good sort of a gelding seen out at Takapuna was Rosavere, a son of Brookby, dam unknown. Rosavere has plenty of size, and with a fair dash of pace, should make a jumper. It has been decided to keep the Seaton pelaval mare Clochette going, with a view to her engagement in the Great Northern Oaks, and she has been placed under H. French’s charge at Papakura. A total of £63,862 10/ was invested Iti the totallsator at the Perth Cup meeting. This amount Is over £OOOO less than the iv'o 08 *° r tlie correßl ’ oud,ng meeting in Th(? adjourned inquiry by the stewards of the Auckland Trotting Club into the running of certain ponies at their recent meeting takes place on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. The Auckland horses Cachtica, Lady Huno, l.e Beau, Carinnnia, First Gun, and KOhutu figure amongst the nominations for Wanganui Jockey Club’s Summer Meet-

Mark Time, which won his first race, the Maiden Plate, on the opening day of the Takapuna Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting, is a full brother to that good performer Cachucha. Miss Messena, the* owner of Waicola, <hich competed at the recent Wellington Meeting, is probably the youngest horseowner in the Dominion. She is reported to be only four years old. His victories in all the two-year-old races so far decided at the Takapuna meeting, stamp Master Soult as a useful youngster, and one that is likely to see a much better day. A. Julian, who has had a long run of outs, has, at last, broken the ill-luck which has persistently stuck to him, by steering Necktie to victory in the Pony Handicap at Takapuna. The stewards of the Wellington Racing Club have donated 25gs. towards a fund which is being raised on behalf of the veteran handicapper, Mr. J. O. Evett, who is at present in bad health. In the January Steeplechase at Flemington, on New Year’s Day, the whole of the competitors either baulked or stumbled at one or other of the fences, and only one horse completed the journey. The St. Leger gelding Putty went amiss whilst racing at Flemington. The trouble is not considered serious, and there is every probobility that he will be able to fulfil his engagements in the autumn. Auckland visitors who were present at the Wellington Racing Club’s Summer Meeting have a good word to say for Diabolo, by Stepniak—Tprtulla, which is spoken of as likely to see a much better day. The starting at the recent Wellington meeting Is said to have’ been very bad, and in this connection a local paper says: Piper’s standing as a starter will suffer considerably with a few repetitions of Saturday’s experience: ’ ’-•»/ The Kilcheran colt knocked down to. Mr. 11., H. Hayr at the sale of the Wajkanae yearlings was purchased on behalf of Mr. W. Ryan. The youngster was brought from the South by the Victoria on Sunday last, and has gone into C. Weal’s charge. The date fixed for the s?cond day of the South Auckland meeting, February 29th, clashes with that allotted to the Papakura Racing Club, and one of the two will require to alter their date. The matter will have to be settled by the Metropolitan committee. A Southern writer says that one of the most promising young horses in the .Dominion is Signor, which won the Foxton Cup. Signor is a beautifully bred horse, being by the defunct Pilgrim’s Progreso from the Trenton mare Ma Mie Rcsette. The defeat of Santa Rosa in the Hobson Handicap, on the second day of the Takapuna Meeting, was very costly to his connections. The little son of Soult got a very bad run, and plainly showed the mirks of contact with the rails when be returned to the paddock. Mr W. Lyons' horses, Waipuua and Lady Creasy, were shipped to Sydney by the Manuaa on Monday. Mr. D. O'Brien's'horse Malatua was also taken across by the I,oat ' O'" 1 trio go in charge of J. Williamson. The Explosion colt Pohntn ran very disappointingly in the Takapuna Cup. After the field had gone about three furlongs, Pollute . was badly Interfered with, and dropped right back last, and never seemed to be able to pace it with the field afterwards, eventually finishing some distance in the rear. B. Deejey, the local lightweight rider, performed the hat trick on Saturday last, winning on Celerity, Scotty, and Castadrift in succession. Deeley, who Is riding In good form at present. Is within one of the head of the list of winning jockeys In Now Zealand up to the present season. The Maiden Hurdles on the second day of the Takapuna Meeting looked an absolute moral for Pukeuul as they eame to the last fence, but, unfortunately for his backers he toppled over. Pukenul, which Is by Ben Godfrey — Lady Blair, is one of the most promising hurdle horses seen out for some time, and may prove useful. Sportsmen as a rule are generally noted for their generosity when any need arises and the latest proof of this occurred after the Whangarei meeting, particulars of which are forwarded by H. I‘ope, who was Injured while riding Lady Lanta iu the Hurdle Knee, and who is now an Inmate Of the Whangarei Hospital. The event iu

which Pope wojj injured was won by Catch*em, owned by Mr. Leicester, and that gentleman, ou learning of the jockey’s mishap, asaed the secretary of the club to hand him £5 ou his behalf. Pope Is deeply grateful to Mr. Leicester for his generosity, and wishes to acknowledge the same through these columns. After bis victory In the Takapuna Cup, the St. Leger gelding Scotty was sent out a very warm favourite for the Takapuna Jockey Club Haudicap, on the second day of the gatherlug, but although he was In the lead three furlongs from home, he quickly faded out of it when real bustuess was commenced, aud eventually finished out ot a place. The Papakura Racing Club advertise the programme for their annual meeting, which Is fixed for the 29th Inst. In all £l4O Is to be given away iu stake-money, the principal events being the Papakura Cup of 40 sovs. and the Railway Haudicap of 23sovs. Nominations for all events close with the secretary, Mr. F. D. Youge, on Friday the 14th inst., at 9 p.m. The Cyrenlan filly Lira opened her winning accoucnt ou Wednesday last, when she accounted for the Moana Handicap, of seven furlongs, winning from end to end. Lira’s performance was a big improvement on that of the opening day, when she ran unplaced in the Ferry Handicap of five and a-half furlongs, dying out of it after being with the leaders for about three furlofigs. The conference of secretaries held at Wellington last week is stated to have been a bit of a disappointment, as far as getting anything definitely passed was concerned. Several of the propositions on the order paper were quite out of place, and had they been received before several of those invited had left for Wellington, a number would not have been present. The horses for courses theory was further advanced on Saturday last by the performance of Scotty in the Takapuna Cup. The St. Leger gelding won the Takapuna Cup last year with Bst. 91bs. in the saddle, but since then has not been able to get past the post first until Saturday. Although his form has been very poor of late, Mr. Morse took a decided liberty in dropping Scotty to 7st., and the old veteran fairly enjoyed such a light impost, and ran kindly throughout, winning comfortably at the finish. The value of the skull cap for jockeys was fully evidenced on Wednesday last,when Carmania fell while contesting the Pony Handicap. When the filly came down, her rider, Deeley, was thrown heavily on his head, but fortunately for him he was wearing one of the caps, and beyond-a slight jar, he suffered no ill effects. Had he not had the cap on, the probabilities are that hie would have suffered serious injury. The latest development in connection with the bookmaker question occurred at the recent Kawakawa meeting, and probably the stand taken by the club is unique In the history of racing in the Dominion. The committee asked the peuciliers £3O for the privilege, but tfiis was not agreed to, the layers of adds offering £3 3/ eacn. This the club would not accept, so a license to bet was issued to the secretary, and as a result, the Club is reported to have made about £4O running the book. Some doubt has been expressed abjut there being sufficient accommodation at Cambridge fur horses taken up t:> compete at the Rotorua J.C. Meeting, will h is to be held there on the 22nd inst., but Mr Norman Banks assures me that there are any quantity of loose boxes available In the town, and owners ne.d have no fear on that score. Every effort is being made to make the gathering a suetc.s. and a special train, with excursion fares, has been arranged for, particulars of which whl be advertised shortly. The Rangitoto Steeplechase at the Takapuna meeting was one of the poorest contests ever seen over country on the suburban course. Only a quartet went to the post, and Capitol was very strongly supported, hut he appeared very sore, and was never prominent at any stage of the race. Innlskillen’s display was also a poor one, as was that of Tanglefoot, so that, taking everything into consideration, there was nothing about the performance of the winner, Knpakapa, that would rouse any enthusiasm. For some time past the veteran handicapper, Mr J. o. Evett has beeri in a very bad way, and his friends have decided to endeavour to raise a sum by subscription, to enable him to tide over his difficulties. A ready response has been made to trie appeal in the South, and it is confidently expected that there will be no difficulty in raising the Amount required. Messrs 11. It Hayr and It. Wyuyard are the joint secretaries, and any donations towards the fund will be thankfully received by them. Talk about dockers being obstinate* they’re not in it with lightweight Jockeys’ "I can’t do the weight, sir,” pleaded one of them to his owner. “I’ve got off all I can, and now I’m a bit over.” "Got your lightest Jacket on?” “Vussir.” “Weighed with that pound saddle?” “Yusslr.” “Been entin* anything?" “Ain’t ’ad a bite since yesterday breakfast.” “Here, go and have a shave, and got yer finger-nails trimmed ♦” And even that didn't do it. Tito South Auckland Racing Club advertises the programme for their annual meeting which tills year, for the first time, is to extend over two days. A good programme has been drawn up, and In

all, the good sum of £625 will be distributed in prise money, the principal event being the South Auckland Cup of SOaovo, and the Waikato Handicap of GOsovs, while < steeplechase and a trotting race appear amongst the events on each day of the meeting. Nominations for all events close with the secretary, Mr W. I. Conradi. Hamilton, or with Mr H. B. Massey, Auckland, on Wednesday, February 12th, at 9 p.m. According to recent reports from England, the water Jumps are responsible for a big proportion of the accidents which happen in Great Britain in hurdle races and steeplechases. Many of the horses do not appear to understand the water Jump. H. W. Holmes, one of the oldest and leading cross-country riders in South Australia, recently remarked that most of the Jockeys viewed with alarm the intended padding of steeplechase fences. Holmes considers that, more serious accidents will happen under the new conditions. The rapping of a fence always made a horse—-especially a young one—more careful at the following obstacles, and, on the other hand, a horse always took undue liberties with obstacles when it discovered that there waft any give in them. According to Holmes, the padding of the fences will mean a great saving to the legs of the horses, but this end will be gained at the expense of greater risks to the jockeys. The Northern Wairoa Rating Club’s Summer Meeting resulted in a loss to the club of £9l 4/6. A meeting of members was held at Darguville on Monday last, when the position was fully discussed, and various ways and means were devised to keep the club going. A sportsmanlike offer was made by Mr Montgomery, who .won £59 in stakes at the recent gathering, and who offered to allow the amount to stand over until they were in a position to pay it. Eventually it was decided to hold a March meeting, and debentures were issued, the opinion being that there would be no difficulty in raising the amount required to keep going, and it was felt by the members that the club is now on a better footing than ever. Although noth mg definite tins vet been decided upon, it is hardly likely that Master Deluval wilt be taken to Melbourne for the Australian ( up, in which lie has been weighted at 8.11. At first blush this seems a rather harsh impost, but when It is taken into account that the top-weights. Apologue and Tartan, have the welter weight of 9.11, the Auckland gelding is uot badly treated tnrough them. However, by the time that Master Delaval reached Flemington, tlie meeting would be rather close, and the probabilities are that the son of Seaton Delaval will be given a run at Wanganui, and then taken across for the A.J.C. Autumn Meeting. In connection with the licensing of bookmakers at the recent Wellington Meeting. ln t ? e ‘ l,o,ni »ion" says: On the Hist day the totallsator appeared to lie do ng no more than holding its own against the competition of the bookmakers, but’, as S' ri ! t s k or , i ? M of 11 satisfactory dealings . liecers to leak out, the tod 111 i trnilarify. Several oi UisjKiiad dividends were reported ,nnocont in ’ esters who accepted tickets • Irli any sort cf a blue pencil scrawl on f J’ e ‘ l,lenliy l )rov *‘ l valueless on pictontatlon for payment. Stories of faxoin.tcs being secured also gained ground, and so the totallsator came into public f»11 , ls to hoped that before rat tune they will have adopted some system ot classifying bookinakors as to financial position and respectability. The present system of allowing all and sundry to take out licenses, simply because it means more money (o the club, Is scarcely a means of giving the sport a cleaner name. ♦ ♦ ♦ TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING. The second day s racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockej’ Chib’s Summer Meeting took place on Wednesday. Weather was fine, and there was ft record attendance, who, although the fields were small, were rewarded with some fnteretsing racing. Mr. W. J. Ralph officiated as Judge, Mr. 8. Kohn as timekeeper, and Mr. C. O’Connor as starter, the latter gentleman being in his best form. The general arrangements for the gathering, in the capablo nands of the secretary, Mr. R. Wynyard, left absolutely nothing to be desired. THE MACHINES. During the afternoon the sum of C999T 10/ was handled at. the machines by the staff of Messrs. W. Blomfiold and Co., which is a decrease of £2046 on Inst year’* amount, which, however, is easily made up by the bookmakers* fees. THE STEWARDS. Before racing commenced the stewards met to consider a complaint lodged against several of the riders in tne Stewards’ Ilaudlenp, (he last race on the opening day of the gathering, ami, after heartng statements, warned those concerned that although they were to be given the benefit of the doubt In this instance, any repetition would be dealt With by disqualification. After the decision of the Rangitoto Steeplechase tlie stewards asked Deerey, the rider of Innisklllen, to explain the running off of Ills mount on the top of the hill. After hearing Deerey’s statement, which wns to the effect that the horse whipped off nf bis own accord, and he was unable to prevent him, the stewards accepted the explanation as satisfactory. THE RACING. Racing commenced with the Moana Handicap, for which Mark 'rime and Rosaverd were well supported, but a iniM

surprise was in store, as Lira, getting to the front after they bad gone a furlong, was never afterwards headed, finishing up a winner by two lengths. Pukenui was solidly backed for the Malden Hurdles, and the good thing looked like coming off, as when the last fence was reached be was a dozen lengths in front, but a faulty jump settled him, and he came down, while Anna Lombard, which was lying second, was interfered with, the mishaps letting Claremont up, the St. Cyr gelding eventually winning by a length. Nothing but Black and Gold met with much support for the Suburban Handicap, in which he was most leniently treated, and, getting to the front when they had gone half a furlong, he never caused his supporters any uneasiness, winning with the greatest of ease by a couple of lengths from Cadence, which just beat Lochbuie. Only five saddieu up for the big handicap, and Scotty was made a warm favourite, but after being well up for about seven furlongs, he died right out of it, and Advocate taking charge as they crossed the top stretch finished up his task in good style, winning by a length and a-balf from Certainty, which just beat Uhlander, the' latter finishing very fast. Mighty Atom, the favourite, easily accounted for the pony race, and Master Soult secured the Hobson Handicap (for which Santa Rosa was made a very warm favourite), after a good fight with Rarata. The Rangitoto Steeplechase only attracted a quartet, and Capitol was backed as if the race was all over, but he badly let his supporters down, and was in the rear throughout, only gaining second place through mishaps to Tanglefoot and Inniskillen, the former of which fell and the latter ran oft*. The event fell to Kapakapa the outsider of the party, which was in front practically al! the journey, and won by over a furlong. The concluding event saw the two favourites, Lucrece and Tui Cakobau, fight out a good finish, the former getting the verdict by a head. Details are:— Handicap Maiden Hurdles of SOsivs., one mile and a-half and 100 yards.—Claremont, 11.6, 1; Anna Lombard, 9.7, 2k; Good Faith. ©.4. 3. Scratched: Tanglefoot. When they settled down, Pukenui was in charge, followed by Anna Lombard and Convoy. Galloping in free style, Pukenui had a lead of about twenty lengths, when he fell at the last fence, leaving Anna Lombard in front, but she failed to stall oft* a challenge from Claremont, which won at the finish by a bare length. Time, 3m. Pukenui was favourite. Moan a Handicap of 75sovs., seven furlongs.—Lira, 7.7, 1; Rosavere, 8.2, 2; Mark Time, 8.9, 3. Scratched: Achora. Rosavere was quickest to commence, but before they had gone far Lira was in charge, and showed the way along the back, followed by Rosavere and Mark Time. Lira was first to turn for home, and, holding her own in the run to the post, finished up a winner by two lengths. Time, 1.30 3-5. Mark Time was favourite. Suburban Handicap of 80sovs, furlongs. Black and Gold. 8.0, 1; Cadence, 6.11. 2; Loch Buie, 7.3, 3. Scratched: Tui Cakobau and Guidwife. The field raced in close company for about half a furlong, when Black and Gold shot out, followed by Cadence and Lochbuie. Black and Gold was still the leader when the straight was reached, and, holding his own in the run to the post, won easily by a length and a-half. Time 1.8 3-5. Black and Gold was favourite. Jockey Club Handicap, of 200sovs, 1J mile. Advocate, 7.1, 1; Certainty, 7.4, 2; Uhlander. 8.2, 3. Scratched: Noteorinl. When they settled down, Syren was in charge and led past the stand, two lengths In front of Scotty. Then came Certainty, Advocate, and Uhlander, in that order. Scotty took charge half a mile from home, but l<««t the position after another furlong had been covered. Advocate and Certainty heading him and the firstmamed, drawing out in the concluding stages, finished up a winner by a length and a-half. Time 2.10. Scotty was favourite. Second Pony Handicap of SOsovs. 4 furlongs. — Mighty Atom, 9.7, 1; Quadroon, 9.5, 2; Norina. 7.2, 3. Scratched: Imprimus. Mighty Atom shot to the front when the barrier lifted, and never left the issue in doubt, winning, at the finish, by a length and a half from Quadroon, which beat Norma by half a length. Time” 525. Mighty Atom was favourite. Carmania fell, her rider (Deeley) escaping unhurt. Hobson Handicap of lOOsovs, 5J furlongs. Master Soult, 8.4, 1; Rarata, 8.12, 2; Santa Rosa, 8.8, 3. These were the only starters. Rarata was first out, followed by Master Soult and Santa Rosa. Rarata. setting a solid pace, led to within a hundred yards of the post, where Master Soult got on terms, and a great race home resulted, Master Scult staying the longest and getting the verdict uy a head. Time 1.10. Santa Rosa was favourite. Rangitoto Steeplechase of IdOsovs, about 8 miles. Kapakapa, 9.7, 1; Capitol, 109, 7' * Kapakapa was in the lead practically all the way. winning at the finish by « ftirlaug from Capitol. Innlskillen ran off at the top of the hill, and Tanglefoot fell at the last fence, being ridden in by a bystander am! getting third honours. Time 6.22. ACCIDENT TO A JOCKEY'. Albert Gray, the rider pf Tanglefoot in the Steeplechase, was examined by Dr. Sharinan, and found to have sustained a bud concussion of the brain. He was removed to the hospital. Anniversary Handicap of lOOsovs, seven furlongs Lucreee, 8.5, 1; Tui Cakobau, Havelock, 0.10, 3. Scratched: Guidwife. Tut Cakobau and Henry Havelock made the running to the home turn, where the former took charge and led at the distance, but failed to ward off a challenge k I' lU S£ ece ’ wh,el ‘ "on a great race by a nend. Time 1.30. The concluding day’s racing of the Takapuna Jockey Club’s Bummer Meeting took place ou Saturday last In fl Oa weather,

with a large attendance. The racing through the day was fairly iuterestlng, and there were one or two mild surprises, while the principal event, the Summer Handicap, resulted in a dead heat. Mr. W. J. Ralph officiated as judge, Mr. S. Kohn as timekeeper, and Mr. C. O’Connor as starter, the latter gentleman being in good form. The gathering was, as usual, admirably conducted by the secretary (Mr. H. Wynyard) and the various officials, everything passing off without a hitch. Speculation was fairly brisk, considering the smallness of the fields in several races, and during the afternoon the sum of £8489 was handled at the machines by Messrs. W Blomfleld and Co, which makes a total of £26,021 for the gathering, a decrease of £6804 on last year, but agaiust this has to be put the sum of £720 received in bookmakers’ fees, so that the financial result is entirely satisfactory. THE RACING. The opening event, the Waiwera Hurdles, only brought out a quartet, and Lady Hune was made a shade better favourite than Hautapu. The history of the race is very soon told, as Hautapu went to the front as they came to the first fence and was never afterwards headed, lasting long enough to win by half-a-length from Lady Hune, which was two lengths in front of Claremont. Lady Clements fell at the last fence. Cadence was the only withdrawal from the Borough Handicap, for which Black and Gold found most support. The favourite did not begin with his usual dash, the first to break the line being the pony Mighty Atom, followed by Lucio, Duart, and Celerity. Mighty Atom soon cried a go, and Lucio was left in charge, and, finishing in good style, the full brother to Lucreee reached the post with a length and a-half to spare from Celerity, which was a couple of lengths in front of Duart. Tui Cakobau declined his engagement in the Summer Handicap, leaving a field of five to face the starter, the top-weight, Uranium, being a strong fancy. The favourite did not appear to gallop with her usual freedom, and she was never out by herself, Pohutu being her companion for close on six furlongs, when they both fell away beaten, and Certainty made a dash for the lead, closely pursued by Veronica. At the distance Certainty looked all over a winner, but Veronica finishing strongly caught her a short distance from the post, and the pair raced past locked together, the judge declaring a dead heat. Lord Seaton was four lengths away third, then came Pohutu, with Uranium last. All those carded went to the post for the Pony Handicap, punters going strongly for Necktie, with Glenora next in demand. Glenora flattered her admirers until the distance was reached, where Imprimus caught her, and, soon settling her, won by halfr-a-length, with the favourite a length further back third. The good field of eleven saddled up for the Ponui Handicap, and Mynota was backed as if it was all over. A surprise, however, was in store, as Lady Frances, shooting to the front when they had gone a furlong, won pulling up by half-a-dozen lengths from her stable companion, Escamillo, which was a length in front of Rosavere. The four acceptors came out for the Marine Handicap, and Master Soult was made a very warm favourite. The race was only an exercise canter for the son of Soult, which registered his third win at the gathering. Seven was the main for the Devonport Handicap, Miss Winnie being most in favour. Black and Gold was early in the lead, followed by Lochbuie, the latter taking charge as they straightened up for the run to the post, and, drawing out, finished up a winner by a length and a-half from Lucrece, which finished fast and beat Black and Gold a neck for second honours. The concluding event, the Welter Handicap fell to the hitherto disappointing Sweet Alice, which has not won a race on a leading Auckland course since she won the Avondale Stakes of 1905. Details are:— Waiwera Hurdles Handicap of lOOsovs., one mile and three-quarters.—Mr. R. Hannon’s Hautapu, 12.8 (Wilson), 1; Mr. C. Weal’s Lady Hune, 11.5, 2; Mr. W. Woods Claremont, 10.8, 3. Scratched: Pukenui. Hautapu was in front when they jumped the first fence, and showed the way out of the straight, followed by Lady Hune, Claremont and Lady Clements, in that order. Hautapu still had charge as they turned for home, and, stalling off a strong challenge by Lady Hune, won by half a lengtly Time, 3.20. Lady Hune was favourite. Lady Clements fell. Borough Handicap of 80sovs., 4 furlongs. —Mr. T. Cunningham’s Lucio, 7.3, 1; Mr. W. A. Scott's Celerity, 2; Mr. 11. Stent’s Duart, 3. Scratched: Cadence. Mighty Atom shot out when the tapes lifted, and was followed by Lucio, Duart and Celerity. Mighty Atom had charge when the straight was reached, but when fairly in a line for home Lucio took charge, and, drawing out in the run to the post, finished up a winner by a length and a-half. Time, 51secs. Black and Gold was favourite. Summer Handicap of 150sovs, 1 mile. — Mr J. Roulston’s Veronica, 8.6, and Mr C. Ring’s Certainty, 7.7, dead heat; Lord Heaton 3. Scratched: Tui Cakabau. Certainty was first prominent, but when they passed the stand. Uranium and Pohutu were racing together In the lead, followed by Certainty, Veronica, and Lord Season in that order. There was no change in the positions till the top stretch was reached, where Certainty and Veronica went to the front, the latter having a slight advantage us they turned for home. In the run to the post, a great race was witnessed, the judge decl.irlug a dead heat. Time J. 43. Uranium was favourite. Third Pony Handicap of 75sovs; distance 5J furlongs. — Mr H. Williams* Imprimus, 7.11, 1; Glenora 2; Necktie 3. All started. Waihou and Ngakapa were first to break the line, but when they had gone a couple of furlongs, Glenora was in front, and had charge to the distance, where Imprimus challenged, and getting the best of the final struggle, won by half-a-length. Time 1.10 8-5. Necktie was favourite.

Ponui Handicap of 30sovb, distance 5j furlongs. — Mr K. Heaton’s Lady Frances, 7.3. 1; Escamilla 2, Rosavere 3. AU started. Rosavere and Escamlllo were the rstfl to commence, but before they had gone far, Lady Frances rushed to the front, and from that out the race was simply a procession, the daughter of Eton winning pulling up by half a dozen lengths. Time 1.10. Mynota was favourite. Marine Handicap of lOOsovs, distance 4 furlongs. — Mrs Coombes’ Master Soult, 9.0, 1; Rlmloek 2, John 3. All started. Master Soult was quickest on his feet, followed by Rlmloek, while Verroi lost a lot of ground. The race proved little more than an exercise canter for Master Soult, which Jhorse won with ridiculous ease by a length. Time 525. Master Soult was favourite. Devonport Handicap, of 80 sovs., 5 furlongs and a -half.—Mr. W. J. Irwin’s Lochbnle, Tst 41b, 1; Lucrece, Bst 121 b, 2; Black and Gold, Bst 111 b, 3. All started. When they settled down Black and Gold was In charge, with Lochbuie as bls nearest attendant, and the pair made the running to the home turn, in the run to the post Lochbuie got in front, eventually winning by a length and ..-half. Time, Imin 9 1-5 sec. Miss Winnie was favourite. Welter Handicap, of 100 soves, 1 mile.— Mr. H. Thompson’s Sweet Alice, 7st 131 b, 1; Tui Cakobau, 9st 91b, 2; Le Beau, &st 41b, 3. Scratched: Napenape. Tui Cakobau and Dogger Bank made the running till well in the home stretch, when Sweet Alice came through and quickly settling the leaders, won at the finish by two lengths. Time, Imin. 45sec. ♦ ♦ ♦