TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 19, 12 May 1909, Page 13

TURF GOSSIP

By

WHALEBONE.

RACING FIXTURES. May 12 13—Egmont Racing Club. May 12, 13— Ashburton County Racing Club. . May 22, 24—North Otago Jockey “ üb " Nay 22, 24 —Takapuna Jockey Club. Nay 22 24—Wanganui Jockey Club. June 3 '4—Dunedin Jockey Club. June 3, 4—Olakl Maori Racing Club. June 3, 5. o—Auckland Racing Club. June 18, 17—Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club June 16—Hawke’s Bay Steep.echase. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Bogey.—Mahlnga. 8.13; Glenora, 8.11. Only five more days’ racing to complete the local racing season. Mr E J. Watt recently disposed of a full-brother to Moriarty for lOOgs. S. Morrow is now superintending the training of the Eton—Sunshine filly bunetOß. The Multiform filly Roselike has injured one of her knees, and is now under veterinary treatment. The Eton gelding Rarata is to be treated to a spell, and will not be seen out again during this season. Several would-be purchasers are after the Explosion horse Don Hannibal, but, so far, no business has resulted. The two-year-olds, Indian Chief and Hyperion, are to be given a spell at their owner’s place for a few months. The Taranaki Jockey Club anticipate effecting « number of important improvements to their course at any early date.

The Australian rider J. Kiliorn easily beaded the list of winning jockeys in India last season.

The Soult horse Grenadier has been withdrawn from all engagements at the Takapuna J.C. Winter Meeting.

Koss Heaton has shifted his quarters, find has taken over John Rae's stables, until recently occupied by C. Weal.

The Hawke's Bay Cup winner Tangt(noana was purchased by her present owner, Mr. D. Buick, M.P., for 50gs.

A number of private watches made Provocation’s time in the Manawatu Stakes 2-5 s faster than that recorded oflieially.

The Kempton Park Great Jubilee Handicap, in which three American horses figure at the top of the handicap, Is decided today.

The winner of -the Malden Handicap at the recent Marlborough meeting, Twinkle, was made the medium of a big commission in Auckland.

The yearling full brother to Achilles, iwhlch realised 475 gs at the Sydney yearling Bales, Is spoken of as likely to turn out a worthy relative of his Illustrious brother.

A number of the ponies that have been Competing at the Wellington Pony and Galloway Meetings have been shipped to (Sydney.

Maharanul and Lyrist, both of which are engaged in the Great Northern Hurdle Race, are reported to be both doing a solid preparation at Hawera.

Double betting has already started on the Great Northern Hurdles and Steeplechase, but the prices on offer at present are hardly likely to lead to much business.

The geldings Leo and Keep Step are now in work at Ellerslie, under the charge of T. A. Williams. It is understood the pair are to be tried at the illegitimate game.

The mishap to Moral will probably end the racing career of the son of The Possible. Moral is such a fine, big, and handsome horse, that he should make a useful sire.

It would be interesting to know the amount the inquiries instituted by the Avondale Joekey Club last September will cost before the cases are finally disposed of by the Conference.

It le rumoured that business other than the appeal cases of N. Cunningham and Royal Boult will occupy the attention of the judges of the N.Z. Racing Conference (Then they meet this evening.

The committee of the South Australian Jockey Club has passed a resolution instructing the judge to in future place four horses in all important races. The practice obtains at both Flemington and Caulfield. A. Fergus returned to Sydney by the Victoria on Monday, taking with him Rosie Wilkes and 0.Y.0., which competed unsuccessfully at the various trotting meetings in and around Auckland during the season. Matters are rather quiet at Ellerslie at present, and, beyond steady work, there is practically nothing doing. Several horses have been schooled during the week, but there has been nothing of note to record. S. Reid, who was disqualified for twelve months by the Wellington Racing Club last January, has been granted permission to work in a stable. He is not, however, allowed to ride work.

The Canterbury Joekey Club are usually the first to introduce innovations Into racing, and their latest move is Introducing e. rule compelling all cross-country horsemen to wear skull caps when riding in jumping races.

D. Moraghan returned from the South by the Main Trunk express on Saturday, with Master Soult and Elysian, 'both of which have been competing at the Wellington, Manawatu, and Hawke's Bay meetings.

Mr U. Shannon, of Wellington, acting on behalf of Mr E. B. Bell, of Melbourne, has purchased Moriarty from Mr E. J. Watt, for, it is stated, SOOgs. The son of Merriwee is to be shipped to bls new home to-morrow (Thursday).

The gelding Wairakau, which has been off the scene for some time, is now an inmate of S. Hodge’S stable. Hodge, who is very painstaking and reliable, is getting a big string together, and has now eight horses under his care.

Messrs Ryan and De Groen, the owners of Cachuca, have been advised that the son of Leolantls is again amiss, and will have to be treated to a lengthy spell. This is bad luck for his owners, as it was confidently thought Cachuca would have run prominently in the big jumping events in Australia this season.

The American colt Sir Marlin was somewhat extensively backed for the English Derby early last month. Sir Marlin had been doing what was required of him very well, so his connections thought they would take the fairly good odds offered.

A recent issue of the Opotiki "Herald” contains some very severe strictures on the meetings held lately in that district, and if only half what it states is true, the Metropolitan committee ought to at once order an inquiry into the circumstances.

In the Borough Handicap, on the concluding day of the Manawatu meeting, in which she was beaten by Nicotine, Sir George Clifford’s filly Flitaway started one of the hottest favourites yet saddled up for a handicap race in New Zealand.

The St. Paul horse Tanekaha, which is owned down New Plymouth way, is now under T. A. Williams’ charge at Ellerslie. The trainer named has evidently reconsidered bis expressed Intention of retiring from the game, and has now a large team under his supervision.

The Finland gelding Bobrikoif, in winning the Porangahau Handicap on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay J.C. meeting, put up a performance in keeping with his great reputation, but the mueh-®oomed one out a sorry figure In the Burke Stakes on the second day, and finished absolutely last.

The V.R.C. committee has just allowed an absurdity in the way of nomenclature. Primaver a has been changed to Arevamirp. The "BAustralaslan” pertinently says: ‘•After this atrocity the committed may be expected to approve of any change of name. But do these changes come before the committee, or does some clerk In the office sanction them?”

The victory of Provocation in the Hawke's Bay Stakes last Thursday is further evidence that Mr. Bldwill possesses in the son of Birkenhead probably the best two-year-old seen out for years. According to the telegraphed account. Provocation eimply played with the opposition, winning as he liked. Provocation has started on 10 occasions this season, winning six of his engagements, being three times second, and once third.

In answering a correspondent a Wellington writer soys: "The statement you saw In print that tßobrlkoff was the best horaa In Australasia' should not be taken too

Beriouely. It was, perhaps, an outburst of eirtbueiasm which ■ume fvßowers of the game seem liable to break forth Into. It certainly appeared a bit extravagant In the iigibt of several performances this season trt Randwick and Flemington.”

Mr. J. E. Hen-rys would appear to be getIng into hot water alt round with owners over hts adjustments, and, follow liig on the complaint lodged by Mr. E. J. Watt, at Manawatu, comes word of a similar complaint by the Hon. J. D. Ormond in connection with the Canterbury J.C. Autumn Meeting. The Hon. J. D. Ormond is such a good sportsman that one Inclines to the opinion that the case must be one out of the ordinary, and it will be Interesting to hear -the sub-committee’s (to which It has been referred) report on the question.

In order to comply with the requests from provincial racing institutions for the services of stipendiary stewards, the A.J.C. propose to license from time to time a certain number of officers to act in that capacity at the race meetings of such country clubs as may requisition for them. The minimum rate of remuneration has been fixed at £5 5/ per racing day, and ordinary expenses, payable by the club employing them, but no definite salary is guaranteed.

John Porter, the well-known English trainer, will soon visit America for the first time. He is mainly occupied now with managing the Newbury racecourse. Porter has trained seven Derby winners, three Oaks winners, six winners of the Two Thousand Guineas, and two winners of the One Thousand Guineas. In his career be has won more than £BOO,OOO in stakes and other races for his various employers. Ormonde and Isonomy were two of the best horses he trained. He always speaks of the first-named as “the horse of the century.”

One by one the "old school” are passing away, and it is with regret I have to record the death of Mr. W. Knight, who for many years framed the handicaps for different clubs around Auckland, and more particularly for the Takapuna J.C. A few years ago Mr. Knight went to England, intending to reside there, but, as he expressed it, “be was like a fish out of water,” and returned to the Dominion. He was never the same after the trip, and gradually drifted out of 'the game, and, unfortunately, bis last houi-s were not spent under as favourable circumstances as could be wished.

It has been hinted from Melbourne that during the next session of the Victorian Parliament another effort will be made to ■legalise the totalisator tn that State. Backed up by the committees; of numerous country clubs who are strongly in favour of it, the Introduction of the machine on to the racecourses of the Southern State is beginning to be spoken of as something more than a remote possibility; but the opposition of the anti-everything brigade, in addition to that of those who are quite satisfied with the bookmaking system of speculation, looks as if it will be difficukt to overcome.

Savs a Hawke's Bay writer: "Track watchers are all of the one opinion, and ■that is that North Head, for a novice, is one of the best exponents of the art of timber topping that has been seen for many a day on the preparing grounds at Hastings. If all that is said is 'true about Birkenhead’s son's capabilities over the obstacles, a sorry time will be ahead of the opposition who take on the task of meeting him at t'he lepping business.” North Head made a successful debut on the opening day of the Hawke's Bay J.C. Autumn Meeting, but, though he won handsomely, the field he defeated was not a high-class one, and It would be probably as well if oue waited for further developments before hailing him as a champion.

After trials and re-trials, the now famous Royal Soult case has been disposed of, and the decision of the Avondale Jockey Club In regai-d to the horse and owner has been ■upheld. It was common talk that a sworn declaration had been made that the horse was stuffed prior to the race unknown to the owner, but evidently the judges did not place much reliance on this declaration, as they give it as their opinion that the horse was fraudulently prevented from winning the iNihotapu Handicap with the full knowledge of the owner. As regards the rider (M. Ryan), the decision of the Avondale Club was reversed, the judges not being satisfied as to whether he was a party to the stopping or not. The Cunningham case has been referred back to the Auckland Racing Club for further evidence.

The victory of Waipuna In the Elder Stakes, South Australia, last Saturday, would point to the fact that the son of Soult must be back to his very best form. Mr Lyons, who purchased Waipuna for 470gns, took him to Australia, but had no luck with him. and, after several disappointments, and acting on advice, let him go at auction at BOOgns. Before he was handed over Mr Lyons offered the purchaser, Dr. Bennett, £2O not to take him, but it was not accepted, and It would probably be In the latter gentleman's colours that he won his race. The field that Waipuna beat Included Trafalgar, the hero of the. A.J.C. Autumn Meeting, so that it will be seen that he had no easy task on band. The Soult gelding claims an engagement in the Adelaide Cup to-day, in which he is weighted at 8.10.

On the first day of the Wellington Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting, a number of forged totalisator tickets were put into the machine after the Railway Handicap won by Mon Ami, and the club was victimised to the extent of over £6O. It would appear that some unstamped tickets had been stolen after a previous meeting, and carefully saved for the occasion. The culprits must have then gone to the counts

armed with a patent rubber printing apparatus, and, as soon as they discovered the code for the winner of the seventh race, they put the type together and stamped the tickets, eventually presenting theta for payment. The forgery is said to have l>ecn very emde, antf the light must have been bad at the pay-out window when the tickets were cashed. The trouble was discovered by the totalisator people In the evening, and the detectives were on the look-out for offenders on the second day of the meeting, but so further attempt was made to break the totatlsator fund. Detectives also watched the machine on both day , at the Manawatu Racing Club’s meet* Ing, but without result.

A Press Association tel.grsm states the judges appointed by the Racing Conference —Sir George Clifford and Messrs George Hunter and J. W. Abbott—have had two appec « before them They have remitted the Cunningham case to the Auckland Metropolitan Committee for the consideration of fresh evidence, which had not been produced at the previous bearings by them In the Royal Soult case, the judges’ decision is as follows: —“In the matter of the appeal by Samuel George Lindsay owner of the horse Royal Soult, and Mark Ryan, jockey, against the decision of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee endorsing the disqualifications Imposed by the Avondale Joekey Club, the judges are of opinion that the horse Royal Soult was. with the knowledge and consent of the owner, Samuel George Lindsay, fraudulently prevented from winning the Nihotapu Handicap, run on the second day of the Avondale Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting, 1908. Plie evidence Is not decisive whether he was so prevented by an overfeed administered by one William Jones, as alleged by him, or by being deliberately pulled by the jockey, Mark Ryan, though the many circumstances seem to Indicate that the confession of William Jones was conclusive as between himself and Samuel George Lindsay. The judges feel compelled to give Mark Ryan the benefit of their doubt as to the method adopted In stopplug the horse. They therefore confirm the endorsement by the Auckland Metropolitan Committee of the disqualification by the Avondale Joekey Club of Samuel George Lindsay and the horse Royal Soult for two years, but reverse the decision of the said club as regards the disqualification of the jockey, Mark Ryan. They call the attention of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee to the evidence given in this case by William Jones, and recommend that he be disqualified for life. They order the deposits of tb» appellants to be refunded.’’ + + + TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CHRISTCBURCH, Friday. Wet weather is again interfering with training operations at Riccarton. and the tracks are very heavy. Several of the local candidates with engagements at Ashburton and Oamaru have been getting through serviceable tasks, and there has also been a fair amount of jumping. There is a dearth of cross-country horses all over the South Island, and unless Northern owners give libera] support, the prospects for the Grand National Steeplechase do not look by any means healthy. The well-known North Otago breeder and sportsman, Mr. St. John Buckley, has horses In training at Wellington, Riccarton, and Oamaru. It is understood he will retain AIJ Red as a sire when the son of Madder closes his turf career. Practically all of the Riccarton trainers, with the exception of the Chokebore stable, have completed the breaking In of their yearlings, and a fair number of them are to be seen •around the roads daily. Canterbury owned horses had a good innings at the Forbury Park Raving Chib's meeting on Wednesday, half the events fiiHing to their lot. Rumour says that the owner of All Red has again been tempted to part with the sterling horse—-this time from Victoria—but he refused to entertain any offer. By winning the H.B. Stakes yesterday. Provocation brought his stake winning total to £2500. Multiform’s £2761 still stands ns a two-year-old record, but Provocation has beaten Mensehikoff’s hitherto second best by £5. H. Goodman has secured the boxes at Landon stables, Oamaru, which are leased by Mr. Evans from Mr. S»t. John Buckley. Mr. Buckley has Master Alix and Royal 'Plumes in work under the charge of J. Unsay. Both these horses are s-tabled at Redcastle. Master A4ix recently got hung up In a wire-fence, and inflicted several bad cuts on one of his hind legs. The usual monthly committee meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was held on Tuesday afternoon, when a good deal of Important business was transacted. ®ir Geo. Clifford and Mr. F. U. Pyne were appointed to represent the club at the racing conference. It was decided to move the following now rule at the raehig conference: "That when any licensed trainer or joekey be called before stewards or committee of any club end punished, reprimanded, or warned, a report of the proceedings shall be sent to the metropolitan committee, who shall forward it to the secretary of the raving conference, such report to be entered in a book kept for the purpose, to be open for inspection by the officials of any club.’’ It was resolved that in future no rider in steeplechases or hurdle races shall be weighed out unless wearing a skull cap. It was decided to pay second dividends in future when six or more horses started in « race. A complaint from the Hon. J. D. Ormond regarding the handicapplug of bls horses at Riccarton, and an explanation from the handicapper, were left to a sub committee to report on. It was decided to build a caretaker s cottage near the entrance gate. Thu programme committee's report recom-

tnftnda that the N.Z. Cup conditions remain •he Mme an last year. With regard to the Grand National Programme, they recom--61 end Increases of stakes to -the following twees: Winter Cup aaid Idncoln IHeeplechase, lOOsovs each; Trial Hurdle Race, ULugust Handicap, Beaufort Steeplechase, Islington Handicap, Heathcote Handicap, sydenham Hurdle Race, and Selwyn Handicap, GOsovs each. The Hunters* Hurdle (Race. Enfield steeplechase, Avon Handicap (late Hack Handicap), Hunt Club Cup, Sumner Handicap, Sprevdon Handicap, and Styx Handicap Hurdle Races, and Reacllffa ftlandlcap to be Increased to lOOsovs, se<x>nd horse to receive 25sovs, and third lOsovs In each race. The conditions of the Tallyho Plate have been amended In the direction Suggested by several hunting men, •nd the La-tiles’ Plate will be eliminated, a 'Hunters’ Steeplechase, of lOOsovs, taking Its place. The committee propose to reduce payments for entries, acceptances, etc., in the Grana National Steeple and Hurdle Race, from 12sovs to lOsovs, and to ask nothing further from owners for races where staked •re increased. The distances of the Hunt Club Cup ami Lincoln Steeplechase have Been altered from two and a-half to three miles. The total increase iu stakes for the meeting Is TlOsovs. HAWKES BAY MEETING. VNAPIER. Wednesday. Beautiful weather favoured the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s autumn, mectiug today, and the large attendance enjoyed excellent sport. The sum of £9. T >BG was passed through the totallsator. as compared with £8515 on the flrst day last year, an increase of £lO7l. Fifteen bookmakers were licensed at a fee of £2O 10/ each, making a total of £307 10/. The later results were:— Longlands Hack Hurdles. —North Head, 10.5, .1; Nero, 9.0. 2; Corozan, 10.9, 3. Scratched: Commander, Nadine, and Prince Hassen. North Hoad led from the start, eventually winning by five lengths. Corozan was close up, third. Peregrine fell. Time, 8.18 2-5. Malden Hack of lOOsovs, six furlongs.— •Bridge, 7.7, 1; Klug’s Prize, 8.5, 2; Cork, 63, 3. Scratched: Claughton. Won all the way by a neck, half a length between •ecdnd and third. Timo, 1.10 2-5, Porangahau Handicap of 200sovs, six furlongs.—Bobrtkoff, 9.11, 1; Gold Thread. 8.3, 2; Sunbonnet, 7.12, 3. Scratched: Captain Jingle. Gold Thread got the best of Che start. Robrlkoff was last entering the straight, when Gold Thread was still leading. Bobrtkoff made a fast run through his field at the distance, and caught Gold Thread, ami going ou, won by a length, the •ame distance between second and third. (Time, 1.14. Nursery Handicap, of 15Osovs; 5 furlongs. —Xylophone, 8.7, 1; Golden Water, 7..8, 2; Boanerges. 7.13, 3. Scratched: Ambala. Worn a splendid start, 'the winner led all the way, and won by a length and a-half, two lengths between second and third. fHme 1.2 2-5. BAWKE’S BAY CUP of 400sovs (cup valnt ed at £5O. presented by the Hon. J. D. Ormond. One mile and a half. I>. Buick’s b m Tangimoana, syrs, by San Fran —Waingongoro, 8.3 (A. Oliver) 1 Trustees Mrs A. M. Coombe’s Master Sou It. 8.12 (R. Brown) 2 <?. L. Eagor’s California, 8.12 (F. E. / Jones) 8 ■ ? Also started: Downfall, 8.13: Kopu. 7.13; Sir Tristram, 8.2; Üblando, 7.8; Waitapu, .7.8; First Mate, 6.10; Golden Gate, 6.10; ‘Avvha, G. 7; Uenvku, 6.7; Chamois, 6.7. The large field of 13 was dispatched on fairly even terms, Waltapu getting a bit the Worst of It. First Mate led Into the straight and passed the stand for the first time, with Awha and I’enuku iu close attendance. Going round the back First Mate was still in She lead, with Uouuku, Tangimoana, ami Sir Tristram close on his heels. California then began to go up. and at the caretaker’s bond was iu third position. Entering the straight. Sir Tristram, Tangimoana. ami California were about abreast, •nd fit the distance Tangimoaua shot to the front, while at the same time Master Sou It made a forward run. A few yards from home Master Soult got to California, and a great set-to ensued, the honours going to Tangimoana by half-a-length from Master Boult, who boat California by only a bare head. Time, 2.38 15. KARAMU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of « 120sovs. One mile and three-quarters. F. Attfield’s b g Master Douglas, syrs, by Douglas—Pearl Shot. 10.10 (.1. Hall) 1 F. P. Neagle’s Arolia, 9.11 (E. O’Brien) 2 ®. Woods’ Capulet. 9.13 (11. Fuck ter).. 3 Also started. Walpu, 11.0; Gold Dust, 10.10. Master Douglas had the race in hand all the way, and won comfortably by three lengths. Gold Dust fell. Time, 3.25. FOLK AWA HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. W. Cattanach’s blk g Mundic, 3yr«, by Gold Reef—Hopeful, 7.0 (F. Cress).. 1 Hon. j. D. Ormond’s Con tender, 9.0 (F. D, Jones) 2 E W. Collins’ The Saint. 8.8 (T. Carroll) « ’ Also started: Illustrious. 8.7; Andrew Mack, 8.4; The Limit, 7.12; I’lkapo, 7.0 (carried 7.13); Caron, 7.7; Ranglknra. 7.6 J Magneta, 7.3 (carried 7.6); Captain Jingle, 0.|2l Amato, 6 12; Appln, 6.12 (carried J.ly Highflier, 6.12 (carried 7.2); Obscurity, Mundic won comfortably by a length, a little more than the same distance separating Contender and The Saint. Time, 1.2 1-5. 'AUTUMN HANDICAP of ISusovs. Once round. Hon. J. p. Ormond’s b g Bollln Byrs, by Birkenhead Ooyt, 7.8 (L. Wilson)..,. 1 I. H. Lowry s Chanteuse, 7.11 (J. Buchanan) a Cameron and Fairbrother’s Seatondale, , CT (F, Cress) 3 Also started: Gold Lace. 8.11 Palsano. T 10; Spate, 7.0; Moscow. 6.7; Uamsdorff, 0.7. . Bollln led all the way and won by a good length. Time, 150 1-4. *

NAPIER Thursday. The autumn meetlug of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club was concluded to-day. Thera wag another largo attendance, and though a shower fell during the afternoon, it did not militate against the enjoyment of patrons. Large fields and good sport were the order of the day, and the meeting proved a great success. The sum of £10.007 was passed through the ’totalizator, making a total of £19,693 for the two days, as compared with £18,005 last year-an increase of £ISBB. As on the first day, 15 bookmakers plied their calling at a fee of £2O 10/ each. The results were:— Ohltl Hack Hurdles. — Chicane, 00, 1; Papatawa, 10.2, 2; Nero, 9.6, 3. Scratched: Peregrine. Time 2.52 2-5. Coraaou fell at the first hurdle. Okawa Hack Handicap of lOOsovs, seven furlongs.—King’s Prize, 7.8, 1; Gold Treasure, 9.0, 2; Illustrious. 8.6. 3. Scratched: Mundic and Water o’ Milk. Won by a length, same distance between second and third. Time, 1.20 45. Hawke’s Bay Stakes of lOOsovs, 6} furlongs. — Provocation, 8.7, 1; Xylophone, 7.8, 2; Maori King, 8.3, 3. Scratched: Voetgang and Meremere. Xylophone shot out from the start, closely followed by Provocation, and they kept this order until near homo, when Provocation easily left Xylophone, and won by a clear length; Maori King a length and a-half behind. Time 1.211. BURKE MEMORIAL STAKES, of 3<Msovs. One mile and a-quarter. 13. J. Watt's blk g Aborigine, 3yrs, bv •Merriwee—lndian Queen, 8.10 (C. Jenkins) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Sir Tristram 8.3 (F. D. Jones) 2 Q. H. Miller’s Sandstream, 7.9 (B. •Deeiey) 3 Also started: Bobrikoff 9.10, Tangimoana 9.0, Kopu 7.8 (carried 7.11), Waitapu 7.7, Uenuku 6.7, Lamsdorff 6.7. A beautiful start was effected. Sir Tristram, Tangimoana. Aborigine, and Uenuku passed the stand for the first time in that order. At the back Aborigine was second, and improving his position. The latter led Into the straight. Sir Tristram made a gallant effort to regain command, but Aborigine was not to be caught, and the son or Merriwee, drawing away, won by a length and a-half. Sandstream was a good third. Bobrikoff finished last. Time, 2.8. SCURRY HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. J. T. Miller’s blk g Tina Toa, syrs, by Conqueror—Pokawaka, 7.11 (E.* Lowe) 1 W. Cftttanach’s Mundic, 8.8 (F. Cress) 2 iM. Johnston's Cork, 7.8, carried 7.6 (J. Buchanan) 3 Also started: C’on'tendent 9.3, The Saint 8.8, The Squatter 8.6 Andrew Mack 7.13, Caron 7.6, Walouru 7.3 (carried 7.6), Rauglkura 7.1, Magneto 6.11, Ukuia 6.11, Mayflower 6.11, Forest Maid 6.7, Master Stent 6.7 (carried 6.9), Captain Jingle 6,7. The 16 starters were sent away on fairly even terms. Mundic took the lead, and looked all over a winner, but Tina Toa, who bad been lying second, came with a fast run at the finish and won by a neck. Time, 1.2 3-5. MANGATARATA HANDICAP HURDLES, of 120sovs. One mile and three quarters. F. Attfleld’s b g Master Douglas, syrs, by Douglas—Pearl Shot. 11,10 (J. Hall) 1 J. Munn’s Gold Dost, 10 8 (O’Connell) 2 A. F. Douglas’ Waipu, 10.11 (T. Pine) 3 Also started: Kalpetipeti 10.5, Aroha 9.11, Capulet 9.3. Aroha and Kaipetipeti showed the way past the stand for the first time, with Master Douglas lying handy, and the others, close up. At the back Aroha was still In the lead, with Master Douglas second and Gold Dust third. At the railway bend Master Douglas, who started a strong favourite, took charge of affairs, and was not afterwards troubled, romping home a winner by a good three lengths. Time, 3.21 2-5. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 120sovs; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br c Daybeam, by Birkenhead —Eos, 8.1 (F. D. Jones) .. 1 G. P. Donnelly's Golden Water, 8.3 (A. Rae) 2 R. Brough's To Pula, 7.9 (F. Coleman) 3 Also started: Celaeno 7.3, Stourton 7.5, Bridge 7.9, Seraphic 7.2, Ambala 6.10, Scots Fusilier 6.7. Ambala was first to take the lead, followed by Daybeam, Seraphic, and Golden Water. Daybeam was in front at the entrance 'to the straight, and leaving the others without trouble won by three lengths. Time, 1.2 1-5. FAREWELL HANDICAP of l-SOsovs. Seven furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond's b g Boiltn, 3yrs, by Birkenhead —Coyt. 7.12 (L. Wilson).. 1 T. 11. Lawry’s Chanteuse. 7.8 (J. Buchanan) 2 W. Cooper’s Sunbouuet, 7.11 (B. Deeiey) 3 Also started: Gold Thread 9.9, VI 7.3, Wimmera 6.12, First Mate 6.7, Seatondale 6.7, Inez 6.7, Moscow 6.7, Chamois 6.7, Sir Possible 6.7. Won by a length. Chanteuse just beating Sun bon net for second place. Time, 1.2 S 15. + ++ MAREBOROUGH RACES. BLENHEIM. Wednesday. The Marlborough Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting was opened at Blenheim to-day hi fine weather, and before a good attendance. The going was splendid, and the totailsator handled £4274. as against £4633 for the corresponding day last year. The later results were:— Hack Flurdtes.—Diplomatic 1, Scenery 2, Lerlda 3. Scratched: Rend rock and Rosegrove. Time 2.53 8-5. Maiden Hark. —Twinkle 1, Walata 2, Overrate 3. Scratched: Gold Top and Talala I. Won easily. Time, 1.4 Marlborough Cup.—Malora, 1; Silken Rein, 2; Osiris, 3. Also started: Merrle Rose, Latfu Rose, Matari, Gaelic. Daisy Paul. A

good race. Won by a neck. Time, 2.11. Opaiva Welter Handicap.—Gold Bird, 1; Aotea, 2; Flint Gun, 3. Also started: King Post, Sister, Quarry Girl, Oblivion. Quarry Girl was left at the post. A good race. Wou by a length. Time, 1.3 3-5. Flylug Handicap.—Tumut, 1; Irish Rifle, 2; Rock Ferry, 3. Also ran: Toa Tuhl. Won by a length. Time, 1.15 4-5. Autumn Hack Handicap.—Curator, 1; Glen, 2: Lucretius, 3. Scaler also started. Won easily. Time, 1.18 3-5. Bigbrook Welter Handicap.—Aberration, 1; Sandlx, 2; San Fernando. 3. Belarlo also Blurted. Won by a neck. Time. 1.31 3-5. Electric Handleap.—Walata, 1; Mafria, 2; Glen, 3. Also started: Tern, Axlte. Leohora, Merry Xmas, Glen Tul, Prevail A good race. Won by a length. Time, 1.3 15. BLENHEIM, Thursday. Wet weather prevailed for the second day of the Marlborough Racing Club’s meeting, and the going was heavy. The sum of £8720 was put through the totalizator, as against £9267 last year. The results were:— Hurdles Handicap.—Playmate 1. Diplomatic 2, Scenery 3. Also started: Lerida. Won by half a length. Time, 3.28 4-5. Hlgh-weight Handicap.—-Aotea 1, Glen 2. Lucretius 3. Also started: Glentui, Oblivion, Phaora, Iphatius. Won by a length. Time, 1.8 1-5. President’s Handicap.—Gaelic 1, Belario 2. Lawn Rose 3. Also started: Maiora, Silken Rein, Merrie Rose, Osiris, Sandlx. Won by a neck. Time. 2.4. Omaka Hack Handicap.—-Curator 1, Gold Bird 2, Over Rate 3. Also started: King Post, Scaler, Quarry Girl. Won by half a length. Time, 1.33. Telegraph Handicap.—Toa Tulii 1, San Fernando 2. Lawn Rose 3. The only startera. Won by half a length. Time, 1.80 4-5. Riverlauds Hack Handioap.—Teru 1, Merry Xmas 2, Campaign 3. Also started: -Axlte, Walata, Matlra, Glentui, Lady Baal, lEmma, Bravery. Time, 50 3-os. Seddon Welter Handicap.—Rock Ferry 1, Irish Rifle 2, Gold Bird 3. Also started: Sandlx, Marart, Burton, White Ribbon. Won by a length. Time, 1.19 8-5. Final Welter Handioap.—Lca.hora 1, Teru 2, Quarry Girl 3. Also started: Lucretius, Glen, Flint Gun, Recollection. Won by half a length. Time, 1.2 L * + > AUSTRALIAN RACING. THE ADELAIDE CUP. ADELAIDE, May 5. At the South Australian Jockey Club’s meeting to-day the following was the result of the principal event:— THE ADELAIDE CUP of lOOOsovs, OnO mile and five furlongs. Mr S. J. Jacob’s br h Kooringa, syrs, by Bobadil—Eady Augusta, 8.5 I Mr C. L. Moorhouse’s b g Willy Wally, aged, by Ruenalf —Myee, 6.13 2 . Mr E. E. S. Coombes’ b m Metal Queen, aged, by Metal —Queen of Mirth, 8.5 3 Nineteen horses started. Kooringa won by a length and ft-ha!f from Willy Wally, who In turn was two lengths in front of metal Queen. Time, 2.50 t. ♦ ♦ + ENGLISH RACING. ' THE CHESTER CUP. LONDON. May 5. The Chester Cup, of 2± miles, run today, resulted: —■ Santo Strato, 4yrs. by Victor Wild or St. Frusquin — Pie Powder 1 All Black 2 Tli’illeri colt 3