TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 12, 24 March 1909, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

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RACING FIXTURES. March 24, 25 — South Canterbury J.C. Au* tumu March 24, 25 — Taranaki J.C. Autumn March 27, 31, April 3 — A.T.C. Autumn April 1,2 — Masterton R.C. Autumn April 1, 3 — Nelson J.C. Annual April 3 — North Canterbury J.C- Hack April 10, 12 — Wairarapa R.C. Autumn April 10, 12, 13 — Auckland R.C. Autumn April 10, 12, 14. 17 — A.J.C. Autumn April 12 — Paten R.C. Annual Meeting April 12, 13 — Feilding J.C. Easter April 12, 13 — C.J.C. Autumn April 21, 24 — Wellington R.C. Autumn •April 24, 28 Avondale J.C. Autumn April 28, 29 — Manawa tn R.C. Autumn May 5, 6 — Hawke’s Bay J.C. Attnma May 22, 24 — Takapuna J.C. Winter It is stated that Master Soult has been, purchased for India. An impression prevails that the two-year-olds in Australia this season are a moderate lot. Word from the South states that Tan San is to fulfil his engagements at the A.R.C. autumn meeting. The yearlings already catalogued for the yearling sales to be held at Rand wick next mouth number 430. The Merriwee gelding Tumut is the favourite choice locally for the A. R.C. ILas ter Ila ndica p. The various relations in local racing circles are much disturbed at present, and feeling runs very high. Tire Bluejacket ma«re Waiotahi, which acicounled for a double at the Thames, is now trained by B. Wander. The (Tbligado—Gweniad youngster, which tias been added to the list, has gone into 3C Hill’s charge at Ellerslie. The autumn meeting of the Avondale Jockey Chib takes place on April 24 and 3K Full particulars will be advertised Sa ter. The crack South Australian sprinter Lord Carly on was sold in Melbourne recently for SOOgus, and it is understood goes to India. The N.Z. bred horse Pilot, which is described in the Sydney papers as a hack steeplechaser, has been purchased by J. ficobie for 350 gs. The Seaton Del aval mare Cantata changed tiands recently through the agency of Mr. •J. Chadwick, but the name of the purchaser lias not yet transpired. Two big dividends were paid at the Thames on Saturday by Kaitangata and .Tenby, which ran second in the Hurdles and Hack race respectively. The well known .Russian owner of racehorses, Mr Michael Lazareff. has no few**! than 148 horses in training. He employs three trainers. Although the Waikato trainer. R. Hannon, had several horses at the Thames, only two —Master Paul and Waimutu —were produced to fulfil their engagements. A. Oliver, one of Now Zealand’s foremost hot semen, left for Australia last week. Oliver Is at present riding in splendid form,, and should do well on the other side. The mishap to young McMillan at the Thames is uot as serious as once thought, find there is every probability of his being able to resume tiding again shortly. 'F. L. Speakman, who has been ’on the retired list for some considerable time, has been granted a three months’ license by the Auckland Metropolitan Committee. All sorts of rumours are afloat in connection with thef disqnalifi ations of the Avondale Jockey Chib, and if half one hears ts true, some more sensations are promised. Mr J. L. Carl, the owner of Roselike, will be a visitor to the A R.C. autumn meeting, in order to see his filly run* in. her engagements. Mr Morse makes Master Soult out to he Ibibs better over a mile than the next best of the local three year-olds, which he picks as Waimangn. Three boxes have been engaged at Green T.ane for Mr. T. H Lowry’s horses, but ho far the names of his representatives have not transpired.

There is every probability of the Avondale Jockey Club appealing against the decision of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee in the case of N. Cunningham. The recent rains have proved very beneficial at Ellerslie, and with the near approach of the A. R.C. autumn meeting, trainers will be enabled to send their charges along. The Hon. J. D. Ormond has disposed of the three-year-old St. Aidan to Mr. F. Neligan, of Canterbury, and the son of Birkenhead will in future be trained by D. Moraghan a’t Riccartou. The E'ton gelding Rarata scored his first victory in his new owner’s (Mr. G. - Mills) colours when he accounted for the St. Patrick’s Handicap on the opening day of the Ohinemuri meeting. It is anticipated that a loss of something like £2500 will be experienced over the V.R.C. Autumn meeting. This will not be so much as it appears, as the club increased the stakes on this occasion by £1250 When running well forward in the Maiden Plate at the recent Thames meeting. Aristos broke a blood vessel in his head, and speedily dropped back. Had the mishap not occurred, Aristos may have troubled the winner. It is stated that Mr S. P. Mackay, the owner of Soultline. presented W. McLachlan, the rider, with £5OO for winning the Newmarket Handicap, and that his thiee winning rides on the son of Soult brought him in £750. The New Zealand horseman T. Cahill had a run of bad luck in the March Steeplechase at Flemington. He was fined £2 for disobedience at the post, and was also reprimanded for not riding his mount (Pilot) out. The Eton gelding Noteorini was unlucky to have been beaten in the Welter Handicap at the Thames, and his defeat was mainly due to the riding of iR. E. Brown on Waiotahi, who outrode his namesake, C. Brown, who made a very feeble attempt at a finish. It is rumoured that a sworn declaration of a startling nature has been made in connection with the Royal Soult disqualification, and that the same will come before the appeal judges of the N.Z. Racing Conference next Saturday. Mr. T. 11. Tiowry has evidently a useful filly in Glissade, which won both two-year-old races at the Napier .Park meeting. Glissade, it will be noticed, is very inbred, her sire (Soult) being by St. Simon, while her dam’s sire (Bill of Portland) is also by St. .Simon. Most of the Southern, and the Napier writers in particular, were very exercised over the lenient treatment meted out to Woodhey in the Napier Park Cup. The forecast was correct, as the Hon. J. D. Ormond’s represntative made a one-horse race of it. The much-boomed Bobrikoff was produced on the first day of the .Napier Park Meeting, but the best he -could do was to run third in the Flying Handicap, being beaten by both Diamond Star and 'Stylish. Bobrikoff has not raced since the last A.R.C. Summer Meeting, and may need a race or two. The old Muskapeer gelding Newtown, which it was thought at one time would never race again, was seen out in two races at the Thames, and pulled up apparently sound after his efforts. If he was kept till the ground was softer, and then put to the jumping game, the probabilities are he would win a decent hurdle race. The Leolantls gelding Kapaka.pa looked big and lusty when he went out to contest Hie Hurdle Race at the Thames, and under the circumstances ran a very good race; but when he pulled up he seemed very tender in front, and on appearance it will take his trainer all his time to keep him on his feet. In the eight events at the Thames only three riders succeeded in getting their names on to the winning list. It. E. Brown, who was in good form, rode four winners (Waiotahi (2), Jena, mid llikuab, Percival won a double (Carmania and Freemantle), and McKinnon rode Okaiihau in the Hurdles and Steeplechase. Says the Hawke’s Bay ‘‘Herald’s” introductory notes on Wednesday’s racing at the Park: “The Flying Handicap was looked upon as a gift for Bobrikoff, and there was a decided rush to back him. The black horse was slow in getting away from the barrier, and never had a chance of reaching the leading division.'*

The victory of Manapouri on the concluding day of the Ohinemuri J.C. annual meeting was long overdue, but, according to the price paid, the connections could hardly have benefited to any extent by the victory. T. A. Williams, under whose charge the son of Soult has been for some time, is seriously thinking of giving the training game best.

The Auckland Trotting Club’s acceptances ere highly satisfactory, and everything points to a record gathering. For the special purses hung up by the club, Lord Elmo and Specialist are to attack the mile record, and Lord Elmo the two mile. Provided the track is in anything like decent order, lovers of trotting should witness an exhibition rarely seen in Auckland.

The question is being asked, “What has been done by the Avondale Club in connection with the charges made against C. Cress, the rider of Naumai, last September?” It is understood that certain evidence has been taken, and there the matter rests, but, probably, when the disqualifications already inflicted are disposed of the Naumai case will be proceeded with.

Jae Notter, the top jockey of last season, has commenced this year well by riding five winners out of six in one day, including one at 15 and one at Bto 1. Isn’t it really marvellous how these winning sequences crop up; but they are nothing to the losing ones, as one can remember Fred Allsopp. quite in his prime, putting up ? series of over sixty also rans.

The appeal in the Lucio disqualification case has been further adjourned by the Metropolitan committee, but it is understood a decision is to be given to-monow (Thursday) evening. It is now six months since the alleged malpractice took place, and it seems it takes as long to come to a decision as a case in Chancery. If much, more time is spent some of those charged will have completed their sentence before the case is determined.

It is notified in the Calcutta Turf Club Calendar that the following addition has been made to the Rules of Betting, with effect from last month: “In the case of a dead heat for first place between two or more horses, the horses which run the dead heat shall be considered to be horses placed first by the judge within the meaning of the preceding rule, and the money betted shall be put together and equally divided, irrespective of whether the race be subsequently run off or not.” Except where the prize-money is particularly liberal, it is improbable that many dead heats will be run off where the C.T.C. rules are in force.

Says the “Winning Post” on the New Zealand-bred horse: Nocfuiform’s last performance is the only gratifying one throughout his miserable career in this country. Making his first and last appearance in a hurdle race, he broke a pastern and was shot. ’ It will require no earth to fill up his grave; he has been covered with public money too often to need further burying. If American blood is to be taxed by the Jockey Club, as suggested in a certain quarter, but which it is more than probable will never be realised, then Noctuiform and other bogeys from down under as a precedent, the tax would certainly have to be extended to all 'importations.”

It is stated that a visitor to the Napier Park meeting, who is looked upon as a pretty fair judge of a horse’s condition, was appealed to for an expression of opinion as to Bobrikoff, when he was saddled up for the Flying Handicap on Wednesday, when his only opponents were Stylish, Diamond Star, and Chamois. The questioner did not have long to wait for' the information he was seeking. It was to this effect. “He would stand a good chance of getting a first prize ticket in a show ring.” The prospects would certainly appear to be somewhat remote of the speedy son of Finland being in good nick for Easter engagements.— “N.Z. Times.”

The performance of Okalliau, in winning both hurdles and steeplechase at the Thames, was a most meritorious one, and the son of iSalvadan gives promise of developing into a useful lepper. In the steeplechase, Okaihau fenced with confidence, and in conversation with bis trainer-owner after the race, he informed me that beyond jumping <a couple of stone walls in a paddock near the stables, the (horse had never been schooled over a steeplechase fence. Under the circumstances, and considering -he is only a four-year-ohi, it will be seen that Okaihau is evidently a natural jumper, and no one would begrudge his owner a victory were he to triumph in one of the Nationals* during the forthcoming! season.

Thus an American writer: “Two-year-old racing commenced promptly in California, both at Oakland and Los Angeles, and it is really remarkable the way in which the fancied animals roll in first <in these threefurlong sprints, which are responsible for the permanent ruination of so many youngsters. Savannah (Georgia) in presenting us with a meeting of the worst type over a ihalf-mile circular track, and as the promoters control the books, and are In league with the principal pool-rooms, it can be quite imagined the class of sport that is provided. Of course, the meeting is outlaw, but there seems to exist a class of gambling mug in this country who would venture his roll on a mouse race conducted round a roulette wheel.”

A meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee was held last week, the Hon. ]•). Mitchelson presiding. Mr E. A. Price and the secretary were appointed to represent the committee In the appeals to the conference of S. G. Lindsay, M. Ryan, and G. Pell, which are to be heard in Wellington on the 27th Inst. Licenses were granted as follows:—Trainers: J. T. McGee. Jockeys: F. Burns, J. Butterworth, L. IL Coleman, H. Jones, J. S. Kelly, J. E. Pink-

er, P. Watkins, and F. L. Speakman (3 mouths). Apprentices: R. W. Brown and J. A. Fogden. Gentleman rider: Mr A. J. McFlinn. The date of the Waipa Racing Club’s meeting was altered from March 24th to March 27th. Th e Bay of Plenty Jockey Club’s programme for March 25th was passed. The jockey’s license of W. 11. Pearson was suspended pending his appeal against the life disqualification imposed by tlw Waioeka Jockey Chib. The appeal In the Lucio case was adjourned until Thursday evening.

In wilting of the bookmaking trouble, a writer in the ‘‘Evening Post” says: — Th? racing clubs disclaim any responsibility whenever bookmakers repudiate their liabilities. This merely a quibble, and the clubs would be studying their own interests by insisting upon some evidence of financial stability before issuing licenses to each and every applicant. It is astonishing how quickly a punter sickens of the racing game if he is balanced once or twice, and this, in the long run. means loss of revenue to the clubs. It is not suggested that the safeguards should be so autocratic as to prevent new fielders coming into the game. Competition is an excellent thing in bookmaking, and anything approaching a trust regulating the odds is to be strongly deprecated. Not that there is much fear of that, as the totalisator is always an active competitor for business. The Dannevirke incident, where a bookmaker apparently took undue risks with Vi, ought to cause the whole question of the licensing of bookmakers to be taken up by the Racing Conference, with a view to the framing of suitable regulations, both in the interests of the betting public and the decent section of bookmakers.

Mr. Morse’s adjustments for the A.R.C. Handicap made their appearance on Friday, and, ‘taken as a whole, give evidence of very careful consideration. Some little curiosity was evinced as to which would head the list, Bobrikoff or All Red. and the former is awarded the pride of place, with 9.10, which is a pound less than Nonette carried to victory as a three-year old in 1902. It will be interesting to see where Mr. Lowry elects to send his champion. All Red is nicely placed with 9.9. as is Master Soult with 9.3. Tumut (8.8) is, with Aborigine (7.13), Ngapuka (7.12), Sir Tristram (7.10), and Wauchope (7.8) given every inducement. Master Delaval (8.3) has nothing to complain of, and it is a question whether be will not find the mile journey more to his liking than the longer journeys he has undertaken lately. Among the light-weight division are a number of probabilities, and the race promises to attract a large field. Mr. Morse does not apear to have been so successful with his adjustments for the hurdle race, and Ben Jonson (10.8) will probably frighten a lot of competitors out.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. Much-needed rain commenced to fall on Thursday evening, and at the time of writing it shows no signs of cessation. Though it has put training operations at a standstill the tracks will benefit greatly, and should be in the best of order for next month’s meeting. St. Aidan, the three-year-old son of Birk-' enhead and Montdread. has been purchased from the Hon. J. D. Ormond by the South Canterbury sportsman, Mr F. Neligan. The favourite selections locally for the Great Easter Handicap are Bobrikoff, Tumut, Penates, Gold Crest, Sea King, and Czar Kolohol, while in the Autumn Handicap Husbandman, Bobrikoff, Downfall, AU Red, and Prim find most favour. R. King, who sustained a nasty fall when riding Bulletin at the Akaroa meeting last week, was sufficiently recovered to ride Field Gun in the Waimate Cup. Mr A. Keith has been appointed starte? for the Marlborough Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting. Trek, who is now owned by a Greymonth sportsman, broke a blood vessel in his head recently while doing a gallop. This will prevent him fulfilling any of his immediate engagements, which is bad luck for his owner, as the son of The Officer could hardly have missed picking up a stake or two at the West Coast autumn meetings. It is a decided compliment to New Zealand horses to find them occupying posts of honour in such events as the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. Pleasing reports of Artillerie’s prospects in the Doncaster Handicap continue to arrive, and there is no getting away from the fact of her galloping abilities. Field Gun scored a long overdue win in

♦he Walmate Cup on Thursday last, but th<re was little merit in bis success. White Ovktide, which followed him home, found t l h . distance beyond his tether, while De Witte was palpably short of work. The Obligato filly Liza registered a smart p.if.u mauce in winning the Studholme Slakes from end to end, and everyone was pleased to see her owner-trainer, Harry Goodman, have a turn of fortune’s wheel. Liza which Is a half-sister to Ostiak, can muster up great speed, and she is staying better with racing. Amongst those that finished behind Lisa was Diaholo's sister Mi<s Gai, which might have been closer nil had she obtained a good position in the early stages. Later in the afternoon Miss Gal created a surprise by putting down two much better favourites In Lady Orizon and llarita in the Harvest Handicap. Though not mo smart in leaving the barrier Stepniak's diminutive daughter put in a brllliaui effort over the last furlong, and, favoured by her light weight, just squeezed home in front of llarita. The mare Slaveaway, by Rightaway—St. Slave, imported from England by Mr G. D. Greenwood, foaled a colt to the English stallion Veles at Mr J. Reid’s stud farm, Canowie, on Tuesday. The two-year-old Full Sail, bv Pilgrim’s Progress—Windwhistle, has been gelded, and is again in active Work. G Hepburn has commenced to give Sweet Angelus light tasks, but she does not appear to have quite thrown off the effects of the lameness that caused her suspension from active work after the summer meeting. It. O'Donnell has commenced breaking his yearlings at Grasslea. Crown Derby (Royal Artillery—Saucer) has been ridden, and l.ilywbite (Martian,—Cruciform) is receiving the first rudiments of her education. ♦ ♦ ♦ AVONDALE JOCKEY CEITB. A FURTHER DISQUALIFICATION. The committee of the Avondale Jockey Club met on Thursday afternoon, when the now sensational Lucio case was further considered. After certain evidence had been taken, it was decided to disqualify the owner of the horse, C. Nicholson for life. ’ Mi A. Hanna was appointed to represent the < lub in the appeal cases, which come before the N.Z. Racing Conference next week. The MetropOitau Committee met last evening, when the appeals of N. Cunningham itrainer), A. Whittaker (rider) and C Nicholson (owner) of the horse’ Lucio, against the disqualifications inflicted by the Avondale Jockey dub in connection with the spring meeting, were heard. The appeal of A. M hittaker (the rider) was dismissed, and the two years’ disqualification endorsed. The disqualification of N. Cunningham was not endorsed, but he was disqualified for six months, under sub-rule G of Rule i, part 33 (which relates to refusing to give evidence), while C. Nicholson's appeal was adjourned to a future date. ♦ ♦ ♦ NAPIER PARK AUTUMN MEETING. NAPIER, Wednesday. The Napier Park Racing Club’s autumn meeting was opened to-day in dull weather, but afterwards the day came fine. The course was sodden. There was a big attendance, and "the totalisator handled the Slim Of £5581, a decrease of £2045 compared with the corresponding day last year. Bookmakers’ fees returned £lB6 10/. The results were:— Omaranui Hack Hurdles of 80sovs, 1% mile.—Hipporofla, 12.0, 1; Commander, 2; Waikareao, 9.0, 3. Scratched: Don varies and Eldorado. A splendid race, non by a neck. Time, 3.23 3-5. Esk Hack Handicap of SOsovs, five furp’ n % s - j lnez > 7.10, 1; Miscast, 8,6, 2; Pear: f ’. i. 7, 3. Scratched: Vi, Andrew Mack, Continuance, Ora Pinsent. Won all the way by two lengths. Time, 1.4 1-5. Napier Cup.—Woodhey, 7.1, 1; Sandstream, 7.9, 2; Chanteuse, 7.6, 3. Scratched: Moral. Won without an effort by ten lengths. Time, 2.12 4-5. TRIAL HACK STAKES of GOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Fiddler. 2yrs, ny Birkenhead—Guitar, 7.2, carried ‘ (L. Wilson) 1 ■ Bennett’s Mayflower, 8.11 (E. Lowe).\ 2 v. Smith’s Ora Pinsent, 8.5 (R. Hatch).. 3 r 11 ?‘\r Started: Blapuku. 8.11; Impossible, /. Master Stent. 8.5; Seraphic, 7.2; Armin, 6.13. ’ l i'oin a fine s'tart Seraphic shot to the ’ by Mayflower and Ora Pinii'?. u lhe ordel * was maintained to the in ° where Fiddler, who was slow !(>•> i l . ng his legs, got on terms with the bv. 1 rs ’ an<i » drawing out, won comfortably W? 1 cou Ple of lengths, thereby giving L.' (ir llis Hiß'd consecutive winning ride. 1 i * n sent was close up, third. Time, lER HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second r ‘"i-se to receive 15sovs, and third horse z< Seven furlongs. Kingston’s ch h Golden Gate. syrs, han Francisco—Role, 8.8 (J. Sceats) 1 ’’ Maiora, 9.7 (W. Kirk).. 2 • n ' e ( ,, on and Fairbrother’s Seatondale, '. (r • Cress) 3 J nose were the only starters. . .'‘'nlen Gate led from start to finish, '''mung by a bare length from Maiora, who '■limo 1 136 aheud of Seatondale. Sapling stakes handicap of 100 s^ co,1 d horse to receive 15sovs, and lira horse ssovs. For two year-olds. T Me furlongs. • n. Lowry’s blk f Glissade, by Soult— J l-msarturn, 7.1 (T. Carroll) 1 wii. ’ Ormond’s Ideate, 7.11 (L. "i Ison) 2 ',i l I ’’TT D . o ? nclly B Golden’ Wa’ter,’ ’ 7.12 <«. Hatch) , 3

Also started: Merriwa. 8.7; Scots Fuel•r.’ 7 ’ 4 ’ Bkfidolero, 7.1; Reformist, 0.12. Bandolero was badly left at the start. Glissade and Ideate getting away first. This ? ai . r , had the race to themselves, Glissade finishing a length to 'the good from Ideate. Golden Water, who came very fast up the straight, was about a neck behind Ideate. Time, 1.5 3-5. RBDCLrYFFE HACK WELTER HANDL t-AP of 80sovs; second horse to receive lObovs. and third horse ssovs. One mile. Hollier’s br g Continuance, 3yrs, by Sabretache—Chibouk, 8.3 (E. Lowe) 1 C. Bennett's Rose Lethe, 8.10 (F. D. Jtones) ; o G. P. Donnelly’s Gohl Treasure, 9.3 (A. Ra e) 3 Also started: Spate, 9.W>; Jack Pot, ”9.9; (18; Stealer. iNadyue, 8.0 (carried 8.3); Mokai, 8.0. Continuance was the first to show out, but was quickly supplanted by Nadyne and Gold Treasure. Rose Lethe made a forward move after passing the country bend, and rounding the turn into the home stretch 'the field bunched. Continuance drew away in the run to the post, and won by a length, Rose Lethe being half-a-length in front of Gold Treasure, the rest being close up. Time, 1.49 3-5. FLYING HANDICAP of lOOsoys; second horse to receive 15sovs, and third horse ssovs. Six furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Diamond Star, 3yrs, by Birkenhead—‘Solitaire, 7.7 (L. Wilson) i J. L Furr's Stylish. 8.5 (E.‘Lowe)*.’. Z ” 2 1. H. Lowry’s Bobrikoff, 9.13 (Buchanan; 3 Also started: Chamois, 6.13. „ A’t , tlle home torn Diamond Star passed stylish, and a good race home saw the Hon. J. D. Ormand’s colt gain first money hy a length, Bobrikoff being about three lengths further back. Time, 1.18 4-5. SECOND DAY. NAPIER, Thursday. The Napier Park Racing Club's autumn meeting was concluded to-day. Rain fell j autl t,le eoul ' se was very heavy, -lit® attendance was fair, and the totalisator handled £5137, as against £8905 on the s ay last year > making a total co? ' a - vs cf £10.718, as against ±16,6-1 last year. Seven bookmakers were licensed to-day, their fees returning £ll3 10/. lhe results were:— Omaha Haek Hurdles.—Corazon 9.0 1Nadyne, 9.0, 2: Nero, 9.3, 3. All’ started. ’ race ' " by two lengths. " Time, Telegraph Hack Handicap of BOsovs five furlongs.—Voetgang, 7.13, 1; Mundic U 9, 2; Pearl Reef. 8.9. 3. All started. Won by a clear length. Time 1.21 1-5 Close Memorial Handicap of ISOsovs, 1 mite and a distance.—Paisano, 6.12, 1; Bere n 8 ?I ia ’ ®’®’ -’ ”• 3 - All started. Won all the way. Time, 2.4. IO AO HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive 15sovs, and third horse fisovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. T. H. Lowry’s blk f Glissade, by Soult— Lissadurn, 7.12 (J. Buchanan) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Ideate, 7.13 (L. Wilson) 2 A. Aker’s Arison, 6.10. carried 7.2 (Kirk) 3 Also started: Merriwa, 8.5; Elfish, 7.0; beraphic, i. 5; Scots Fusilier, 6.12 (carried Ideate and Glissade moved off together and raced in the lead all the way, the latter winning comfortably by a length and a Halt, the same distance between the second and third horses. Time, 53 35. HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 90sovs; second-horse to receive lOsovs, and third horse osovs. Seven furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's b m Martyrium, b y Birkenhead—Martyrdom, 9.7 (F. D. Jones) ..; 1 C. Kingston’s Golden Gate.’9.6’(J.'Sceats) 2 G. P. Donnellys Uenuku, 8:10 (A. Rae).. 3 Also started: The Cockatoo, 9.11. Martyrium hopped off the mark very smartly, and put a break of several lengths between herself and the remainder of the field. This lead she maintained till the finish, winning easily by five lengths, half a length between the second and third horses. Time, 1.37 2-5. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY of GOsovs; second horse to receive lOsovs. Five furlongs. A. R. White's b m The Limit, 4yrs, by The Possible—Jessie. 9.0 (E. Lowe).. 1 M. Thomas’ Magneta. 9.0 (J. Sceats).... 2 W. Stone’s Icel, 9.0 (W. Kirk) 3 Also started Mediterranean, 9.0; Forgetful, 9.0; Amato. 9.0. Amato was left at the post. Magneto was first to show out, with The Limit and Icel in close attendance. The Limit got on terms with the leader at the distance, and i'iO WOn ’ ICeI bein “ a P° or third. Time, ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive ISsovs, and third horse ssovs. Six furlongs L. Furr’s b m Stylish. 4yrs, by San Remo—Manutuke. 8.6 (E. Lowe). . 1 C. Suit’s Pluck, 7.7 (L, Wilson) 2 G. Hunter’s Chamois, 6.7, carried 7.0 (F. Cress) 3 Also started: Pearl Reef, 7.2. ■ Stylish was first away, and never gave the others a chance, winning easily by three lengths. Chamois and Pluck had a good “go” for second place, the latter getthe better of it by a long neck. Time, (STEWARDS’ STAKES HACK WELTER HANDICAP of 70sovs; second horse to receive lOsovs, and third horse ssovs. Seven furlongs. J. B. Hollier’s br g -Continuance, 3yrs, by Sabretache—Chiback, 8.10 (E. Lowe) 1 A. Cave’s Sealer, 8.7 (C. Jenkins) 2 C. Bennett’s Rose Lethe, 8.11 (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started. Spate. 9.8; Awha, 8.7: Mayflower, 8.5; Highden, 8.4. Hlghden and Rose Lethe led to the straight, where Continuance and Sealer came through. Continuance winning comfortably by two lengths, the same distance separating the second and third horses. Time, 1.38 1-5.

OHINEMURI MEETING. PABROA, Wednesday. The opening day's racing in cannection with tile Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s annual meeting took place yesterday. The weather was showery, hut the attendance was well up to expectations. Owing to the refusal of the chairman of the licensing bench to grant a license there was no publican’s booth on the ground. Mr J. Clarkin officiated as judge and Mr C. O’Connor as starter the latter gentleman being in good f--rm Hie particulars are:— Shorts Handicaps of 3Osovs, four furlongs. - J‘ ai .y Pt’dtX’li. 7.8 (Deelcy), 1; Aimwell, 7.8 (Keenan), 2. Aii started. Won bv a length Handicap Hurdles of 40sovs, two miles.— ?o k ?o b o u iMcKiunou), 9.8. 1: Mozart (Selby) M. 13, 2 Also started: Bonny Roy (Jouesk Bonny Roy fell. 7 Netherton Welter of 30sovs. — Newtown 8.9 (Greenwood), 1; Waiotahi, 8.12 (Brown) 2. Also started: Leouette, Taraba and Aureole. Won by a length. Karangahake Handicap of 3fisovs five furlongs.—Nectie (Percival), 7.2, 1; Hardrock (Brown), 7.6, 2; Keepstep (Deeley) 7 9 3. Also started: Positive and Marahgat vv on by two lengths. Ohinemuri Cup of 125sovs, one mile and aquarter.—Ben Johnson (Deeley) 710 1Noteorini (Brown), 7.12, 2; Azoff (Brady)’ i.o, 3. Also started: St. Tub and Uranium Won by half a length. Time, 2.10. Komata Handicap of 25sovs, seven furlongs.—Jill. 7.6 (Brown), 1; Urania 7 4 (Greenwood), 2; Michaeioff, 7.6 (Deelev) 3. A good race. Won by half a length. ’ Paeroa Steeplechase.- Posthaste, 11.2 (Whale), 1; Waimotu, 9.7 (W Wilson) 2 The only starters. Waimotu baulked’ at three hurdles, and took the wrong course once. Both horses were out of the same stable. St. Patrick Handicap of lOsovs, six furlongs.—Rarata. 7.5 (Percival), 1: Jena 713 (Brown), 2; Newtown, 7.0 (McMillan), 3. A great finish. Won by a nose. Four started. SECOND DAY. no, _ p AEROA, Thursday. . The Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s annual meeting was concluded to-day. The weather was unfavourable, rain falling nmcticallv throughout. The particulars ai"™— * Waitekaurl Plate of 35sovs, five furlongs 7 ’ 9 a ‘McMillan),’ 1: Foremost < u ® elßy >- au J Keep Step, 7.5 (Killiek) h -' at 2 ?■ ~A lso Started: Tenby, 6.10; Marangi, 7.1. Won by half a length. Waikino Welter of 35sovs, seven furlongs -Explosive 8 11 (Deeley). 1; Newtown /Greenwood), 2. Also started: St. Tui 0.12Taiaha, 7.7. Won by a length and a-half* HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. One mile and three-<iuarters. C. H. Mackey’s Luniina’tor, 9.3 U’owau) 1 A. C. Selby’s Moz-art, 11.0 (Selby; v J. Molloy's Eblis. 9.0 (Howard; ‘ ’ 3 ATso started: Okaihau. 10.10. Okaihau came to grief at the fi rsr hurdle leaving Laminator in the lead. He was iii the front winning a <rood race by a length and a-half. * FLYING HANDICAP. Four furlongs. A. E. Kelly’s Lady French. 8.5 (Deeley) 1 W. Handley's Aimwell, 7.12 (Keenan) 2 C. Winder’s Hikuai. 9.10 (McMillan) ” 3 Also started: Mighty Atom, 8.2- Miss Stella, 6.9. Won by a length. x PAEROA HANDICAP. One mi’e S. Williams’ Mauapouri. 7.12 (Keenan) 1 R. Hannon’s Miss Winnie. 8.5 (Brown) . 2 J. Hodge’s Noteorini, 7.12 (C. Brown) .’. 3 Also started: Ben Jonson, 8.7; Carmania 7.7; Waiotahi, 7.5; Newtown, 7.0. Miss Winnie led until coming into the straight, where Mauapouri came through and won by a. couple of lengths. HIKE FATA HANDICAP. Six furlongs. F. Marshall’s Leo Grand. 7.8 (C. Brown) 1 Dawson and Waller s Michaeioff (Deeley) 2 M. Crimmins’ Winhaston, 8.6 (Feeney) 3 Also started: Fremantle, 7.13- Urania. 7.13; Lady Aroha. 7.7: Master Paul. 7.2; Blue Mountain, 7.0; Kaimata. 6.12- Tenby, 6.12. Leo Grand beat Michaeioff by a couple of lengths. TALLY-HO STEEPLECHASE. About three miles. N. Banks’ Wiaimotu, 9.7 (W. Wilson) .. 1 R. Hannon’s Post-haste, 11.4 (McKinnon) 2 Also started: Red McGregor. Red McGregor came down and Posthaste took the wrong course. By the time Post-haste got on the course again Waimotu had a good lead, and he was not caught, beating Post-haste by about 150yds. FINAL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. D. Tye s Necktie, 7.9 (Percival) 1 G. Mills’ Rarata, 7.10 (Deeley) 2 P. Jones’ Keep Step, 7.4 (Killick» .... 3 Also started: Jena, 8.0; Ma-rangai 6.13. Necktie won by a head. + + + A.T.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The following acceptances were received .by Mr. (’. F. Mark last evening for the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club s autumn meeting, which takes place next Saturday, the first race to start at one p.m. There were only 20 withdrawals, including one each from the Trotting. Stewards’, and Autumn Bony Handicaps, while in the Cornwall Handicap the acceptances include every horse entered:-— Stewards’ Handicap, two miles.—Scotia ecratch, Princess Ena scratch, Waltekauri 13s Barmoguie 13s, Koliine Ils, John Harold 14s, Bogey 16s, AU Night 16s, Harold Abdallah 17s, Tableau 17s Muon Leal 18s. Cornwall Handicap, one mile.—Specialist scrn’tch, Princess Ena 2s, Robex 6«. Le Rosier Gs, Scotia 6s, V.S. Bs, Waitekaurl 10s, Manderene 12s, Autocrat 12s, Dan Tracey 13s, Bogey 13s. Maiden Handicap, one mile and a-half. — Rita W. scratch, Black Mire 4s, Jungle ss, General A. 6s, Citizens’ league 6s, Black Temple 6s, Elk 6s, The Dove 6s, Mikado

Ikuni 13h. Timidity L»s, v'dd!,. .. : e ' , Gr i ly Bis. Elba 13«. hal- 11-,- « iCap ’. ” ut u,ii ® “<» «- IT ‘ ' Huou OM, I leveland’s Pride Js belm'i'in! /"s’. ~ ,ay,l“ « “ l - ! *. "lb I-ark 1 ’ ’ ' a ";' y Us ’ X '' ls ’’ n I* l . CaHy M utie It ls *. Blink Temple 18.' • Mikld.. sat U ““ - 1S ’ Electluu —r h M o ,? i l .!. 1 ” ul * sa / r J ot ’ oue n ' i < ‘ an <> a ha'L scratch, Barmeguie 7s John Albrn t 1 1 !‘. erotte , Us - Count 18s.’ Royal Amm ISin'"’ Gree “ La vender 255. Queen Trotting Handicap, two miles. Robex S 5. rat '.b. 1. ttle lam Bs, Harold Huon 14s. p. ~,k " J5'. !!' s ’. I!ert 225 ; Bita W. 245. Lu.ly 1 asfaw:| y -‘6 s . Green Lavender -Xs, Albert Edward 295, Janitor 32s Major Election 345. Electric Handicap, one mile.—Map ewood a i< fi Rosebud 4s, Irish Molly 6s, Pierotte Bs, I ukerimu Bs. Ballot <Js. Rosie Wilkes 10s, ago 10s, Macquarrie 11s. Miss Tuxie 1-s, Colenso 13s. Bert 13s, Royal Victor Autumn Pony Handicap, about four fur-ahalf-—Mahinga 9.7. Mistime 8-10, r rontino 8.4. E cnoie 7.13. Norma 7.7, Matarore 7.5. Quadroon 7.5, Leo Grand 7 4 Starling 7.2, Celebrity 7.2. Maika 7.0. Laurel 6.10, Nora Soult 6.10, Cisco Rose The following nominations were received in connection with the purses for time record breaking:— Purse of lOOsovs (for trotting horse putting up the fastest time record for one mile, time limit 2. IS); Lord Elmo Specialist. Purse of lOOsovs (for trotting horse putting up the fastest time record for two miles, time limit 4.48): Lord Elmo. + + ♦ A.R.C. EASTER MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr Morse for the Auckland Racing Club’s Easter Meeting:--Easter Handicap, one mile. Bobrikoff 9.10, All Red 9.9. Moral !).5, Master Soult 9.3, Downfall 8.10. Tumut 8.8. Gold Thread 8.5, Master Delaval 8.3, Diabolo 8.2, Uranium 8.0, Woodhey 8.0. Aborigine 7.13, Grenadier 7.13, Tan San 7.12, Tamainupo 7.1.2, Ngapuka 7.12, Ikon 7.11. Waimangu 1.11, Sir Tristram 7.10, Tip-toe 7.9, Wauchope 7.8, Devonport 7.8, Advocate 7.8, Sir Artegal 7.7, Chanteuse 7.7, Lady Menschikoff 7.6, Bully 7.6, Taitoko 7.5* Bollin Sedition 7.4, Santa Rosa 7.3, Longner 7.2, Inglis 7.2, Whetumaraina 7.1. Auldearn 7.0, Sir Antrim 7.0, Golden Eagle 7.0. Delegate 6.13, Aristocrat 6.13, Dunborve 6(12, Maheno 6.12. First Mate 6.11. Wimmera 6.11, Perolina 6.10. Merrivonia 6.9. Grizelie 6.7. Coromandel 6.7. Epsom Lass 6.7. Autumn Steeple-base, three miles and a half. Kiatere 12.8. Loch Fyne 11.8. Bullworth 10.8, Aorangi 10.7, Post-haste 10.5, Goldsmith 10.5, Mozart 10.3, Capitol 10.3. (’rersot 9.12, Luscombe 9.11, Good Faith 9.10, okaihau 9.10, Kapakapa 9.9, El Dorado 9.9. Speciosa 9.<8, Warden 9.7. Brighton Hurdles, two miles. Paritutu 11.9, Exmoor 11.1, Hautapu 10.13. Aorangi 10.12. Waipu 10.12, Cuiragno 10.10, Nestator 10.8, Ben .Jonson 10.8, Reservoir 10.0. Omati 9.13, Te Aral 9.9. Luscombe 9.7. Noteorini 9.5, Poplar 9.5, Forest 9.3. Okaihau 9.3, El Dorado 9.2, Creusot 9.2, Speciosa 9.1. Mozart 9.1. Mikotahi 9.0, Good Faith 9.0. Kapa kapa 9.0. + + ♦ C.J.C. HANDICAPS. CHRISTCHURI’H. Thursday. The. J'flowing handicaps have been declared fur the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting: Great Easter Handicap cf lOOOsovs, seven furlongs. — Bobrikoff 9.9. All Led 9.9. Gold Crest 9.7, Penates 9.3, Bonlform 9.0, Hus bandman 8.12, Buccleuch 8.11, Tumut 8.11, Rangipapa 8.9, Muskerry S.B. Gravitation 8.8, Downfall 8.7, Abougine 8.4. Dawn 8.3. Czar Kolohol 8.3, Sir Frisco 8.2, Artillerle 8.2, Goldbeater 8.0. Sir Tristram 7.13. Armlet 7.13, Flitaway 7.13, Sea King 7.12. Gold Thread 7.12, Los Angeles 7.11, Woodhey 7.11, All Guns 7.9, Glenenfloch 7.9. Wauchope 7.8, Diamond Star 7.8. Diabolo 7.6, Contendant 7.5. Petrovna 7.3. Lady Disdain 7.3, Sweet Angelus 7.3. Bollin 7.3, Truganini 7.2. Consolation 6.13, Waipaku 6.11, Valdimar 6.10. Perolina 6.10, Rose Noble 6.7. Merrivonia 6.7, Alexis 6.7. Miss Mischief 6.7. Zetland 6.7. Passion 6.7. Ormolu 6.7. Erskine 6.7. Great Autumn Handicap <»f lOOOsovs. one mile and a-half. All Red 9.10, Bobrikoff 9>, Zimmerman 9.5. Bonoform 9.1. Gold ('rest 8.13, Husbandman S. 13. Downfall 8.9, Frisco 8.9. Penates 8 9, Muski-rry 8.5. Prim 8.4. Tangimoana 8.3. Artillerie 8.0. Sir Tristram 8.0. Sir Frisco 7.11. Diabolo 7.11, Glem-ulloch 7.9. Ileorthvn 7 9 Bollin 7.8, Los Angelos 7.0. All Guns 7 5 Sen King 7.5. Grand Slam 6.13. White Lie (i 12. Vasa 6.11. Witapu 6.11. W aipaku 6.11, Osiris 6.11, Consolation 6.10, perolina 6.19. Rose Noble 6.7. Valdimar 6.7. Field Gun 6.7. Outlander 6.7, Tikitero 6.7. ('hiarinian 6.7. Erskine 6.7, Sant Rosalie 6.7.