TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 9, 1 September 1909, Page 13

TURF GOSSIP

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FIXTURES. Sept. 1 and 2—Marton J.C. Annual Sept. 8 and 9—Horowheuua Hack R.C. Annual Sept. 15 and 16—Ashburton County R.C. Spring Sept. 15 and 16—Rangltikei R.C. Spring Sept. IS, 22, and 25—Avondale J.C. Spring Sept. 23 and 25—Wanganui J.C. Spring Sept. 30 and Oct. I—Geraldine R.C. Spring October 2, 4. 6 and 9—A.J.C. Spring October 7—Ohoka and Eyreton J.C. Annual October 13 and 14—Dunedin J.C. Spring Nov. 17, 20 — Otahuhu Trotting Club Spring

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. INQUIRER (Auckland).—Vieux Rose won the Shorts Handicap at the A.R.C Autumn Meeting of 1892, Clarion being second and The Dancer third. Vieux Rose paid a dividend of £29 16/ inside and £24 11/ onside. Bulletin has been scratched for the New Zealand Cup. At Glenora Park Annoyed, by Regel— Torment, has foaled a filly to Gluten. I have to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the Victorian Racing Club’s book programme for the season 1900-10. Mr. R. Wynyard has been re-appointed handicapper and Mr. C. O’Connor starter to the South Auckland Racing Club. Mrs J. Gallagher’s tender for catering has been accepted by the Avondale Jockey Club. The ex-New Zealand horseman, R. Cameron, is getting a lot of riding in and around the Melbourne meetings.

A light weight horseman named Meredith arrived from Melbourne on Monday, and has taken service with F. Hill.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond was asked to put a price on Xylophone. “Not for sale,’’ was the reply to the intending purchaser.

Plunder, which appears amongst the nominations for the principal events at Avondale, is an Australian-bred geiding, by Havoc.

Mr Geo. Morse has been re-appointed handicapper, and Mr C. O'Connor starter, to the Auckland Racing Club for the ensuing season.

The Cyreuian mare Tunewha, which has been off the scene for a long time, has resumed work again at Ellerslie under C. Coleman's charge.

The well-known sporting rendezvous, the Occidental Hotel, has been purchased from Mis J. W. Russell, by Mr W. Montgomery, a prominent figure in racing circles.

The following foalings are announced from Cambria Park: Tournament (dam of Excalibur) filly to Eton; Harpist (Hotchkiss-Lyre-linus) colt to Hierarch.

Next Friday is general entry day for the Avondale J.C. spring meeting, final payments for the Avondale Stakes and Avondale Guineas being due on the same day.

The two-year-old brother to Pretty Polly, who made a successful debut at the Ascot meeting in June, followed up that performance by winning the Fulbourne Stakes at Newmarket.

Aborigine, Artillerie. Don Hannibal and Tumut are among the fancied candidates for the Epsom Handicap, one of the leading handicaps at the Australian Jockey Club's spring meeting.

The latest news to hand concerning Australia’s crack chaser, Bribery, is that he may be taken to England. If the trip is decided upon, his customary pilot, F. Burn, may accompany him.

The C.J.C. is about to bring an action for trespass against one of the best known Southern bookmakers—or rather, ex-book-maker- lor his activities are nowadays devoted mainly to sporting journalism.

The 2-year-old colts by Obligado— Crecy and Obligado—Lute, which have been running at Cambria Park since the last sale, have gone into F. MacManemin’s charge to receive their early education.

There Is every probability of the southern Sportsman, Mr J. L. Carl, taking up his permanent residence In Auckland shortly. Mr Carl will be a welcome addlUoa to the raaka of local owner*.

Messrs Yule, McGuire, Grace, and Nelson, the retiriug members of the Ohiuemuri Jockey Club Committee, were the only ones nominated for this season, and have been declared elected.

Mr C. Hill and his staff are making good progress with the levelling off of the hil’ near the old mile post. The work when completed will greatly add to the comfort of outside patrons, besides being very pleasing to the eye.

The local crack, Master Soult, has been well backed for the New Zealand Cup, both locally and in the South. The son of Soult is looking wonderfully well, and is getting through a solid preparation.

Don Hannibal displayed symptoms of unsoundness after working at Randwick recently. but private information received from Mr W. Lyons by Mr D. Twohill, states that the injury was nothing serious.

Auratus, it appears, broke down in the Grand National Hurdle race. He walked away sound after the race, but next morning his leg had filled, and probably he will be out of training for a lengthy period again.

During the week a Gisborne buyer made an effort to secure Waitarere for the stud, but his owner declined to sell, as he thinks the Torpedo horse will be sound by the time that the next jumping season rolls round.

The stallion Stepniak, which is to stand the season at Cambria Park, was brought from the South by the Victoria on Sunday, and taken out to the Papatoetoe estate. Stepniak looks in great nick to start the season.

Mr T. 11. Lowry’s colt Merriwa is reported to be progressing satisfactorily in his preparation, and a southern exchange states that he proved better than Downfall in a solidly run mile gallop at Napier Park recently.

The Napier Paik Racing Club has derided to distribute £1540 in stakes at its next spring meeting. The following officials have been appointed for the ensuing year: — Judge, Mr P. Martin; starter, A. Wood; handicapper, H. Coyle.

By the Victoria, which left for Sydney last Monday, the Hon. J. D. Ormond sent over a number of blood stock. Particulars were not obtainable, but it is understood there were in all 25 lots which are to be offered for sale by auction in Sydney.

The foals in Eng'and this season by the Derby winner Spearmint have created a very favourable impression. Among the mares sent to him during his first season was Galicia, the dam of Bayardo, and the result was a very fine colt.

Mr. John Marshall, writing from Rotorua, informs me that he has been advised by wire of the death of Fishfag (dam of Cannongate, etc.), which died at “Braemar,” Mauku last Tuesday. Fishfag was about 23 or 24 years old, and was in foal to Wairiki.

Mr. E. J. Watts’ gelding Wimmera was picked out as having a good chance in the Avondale Cup when the weights appeared, but evidently his connections hold a different view, for the son of Merriwee was withdrawn from that event yesterday, as was his stable companion Muskerry.

The stallion Gladstone Is advertised to stand the season at the low fee of sgs. G’adstone is a beautifully bred horse, being by Seaton Delaval—Miss Gladys, dam of Gladsome, Apologue, etc. So far none of Gladstone’s stock have raced, but show great promise. Particulars can be had from R. Hall, Greenlane.

There are many ways of describing the racehorse that should have won and didn’t. “Dead’’ and “stiff” are commonplace terms, but a sport says he heard something new recently. A man watched the horse that he had backed with confidence and spirit labouring at the tail end of the field, and, turning away with a sigh, remarked, “I know now what race suicide means.”

Mr Byron Moore, secretary of the Victorian Racing Club, has received a letter from Madame Melba, dated from Brisbane, expressing her intention of becoming an owner of racehorses. Mme. Melba asked that her colours should be registered as olive green jacket, mauve sash, and white cap. It is not known yet where Madame * Melba intends to establish her stable.

The Auckland Metropolitan Committee have removed the balance of the disqualification imposed on the jockey, 11. Gray, by the Auckland Trotting Club, and which was doubled by the Metropolitan Committee. Grey had served about eighteen months of the two years’ senuuce, and it waa princip-

ally owing to his good conduct since his disqualification that the balance of the term has been cancelled.

The stallion Gladstone is advertised to stand the season at Green Lane and surrounding districts, at the low fee of sgns. Gladstone is a beautifully-bred horse, and was a brilliant performer on the turf, while he is a full brother to that great mare Gladsome and half-brother to the Melbourne Cup winner, Apologue. Full particulars cau be had on application to R. Hall, trainer, Green Lane.

The committee appointed by the South Auckland Racing Club to go Into the question of holding a military and equestrian carnival during the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s show in November decided to go on with the matter, and Colonel Bell and Messrs A. E. Manning and W. F. Mason were appointed to draw up a programme and report. It is intended to make the fixture an annual one, and to approach the Agricultural and Pastoral Association with a view to getting their support and co-operation. It is expected that the competitions will attract entries from all parts of the Dominion.

Mr W. Ryan has decided to retire from the ranks of owners, and has leased his interest in the Soult — Romola colt (which, by the way, has had the name of Master Theory claimed for him) to Mr J. L. Carl, of Christchurch. Mr Ryan has had anything but the best of luck at the game, practically all the horses he has been interested in having gone wrong at one time or another, viz., Cordon Rouge. Master dements, Momi, Cachuca, Tuku Tuku, and others, and under the circumstances, his determination to retire is not surprising.

One does not care to predict or hurry to meet trouble, says “Sentinel,” in the “Otago Witness,” but at a steeplechase meeting it is reasonable to expect that all facilities for ambulance assistance should be on the course. On the first day at Riccarton, Kelso’s rider was lying for some considerable time before assistance reached him, and then he was wheeled in on a hand ambulance. This laxity or carelessness aroused* a good deal of strong comment amongst those who noticed the occurrence, and it is hoped will not be allowed to happen again.

According to a Melbourne paper, Flemington will begin the new season with a record number of horses in work. The list at present reaches well over 300. This number has never been reached before in the history of the tracks. A. Skirving leads the way among the trainers. His team at present totals seventeen horses, and when up to full strength it will number twenty. Walter Hickenbotham has a /string of fifteen, M. P. Whitty’s stable fifteen. W. S. Cox fifteen, W. Kennedy thirteen, R. 11. Frew twelve, R. Bradfield twelve. D. Allan ten, and so on from lots of half-a-dozen down to the "one-horse” man.

A somewhat peculiar case is reported from Melbourne in connection with tho recent steeplechase meeting at Can!He’d. When W’anrua fell in the Knowsley Steeplechase he lay motionless for such a length of time that it was taken for granted he had broken his neck. After a long interval, he showed signs of life, and was, with assistance, able to get on his legs. After the last race Wanrua was, with difficulty, removed to a veterinary hospital across the road, and an examination showed that he was suffering from an injury to the vertebrae of the neck. He now shows signs of recovery.

A private cable received in Sydney a few days ago from England, announced the death at Epsom of Mrs Richard Wootton, wife of the successful horse owner of that name, and mother of the light-weight jockeys, Frank and Stanley Wootton. This year has been a very disastrous one for the noted Sydney sportsman. Several months ago he was seriously ill with pneumonia, and now, hard on top of the recovery of accomplished son from a severe accident on the racecourse, comes the death of his wife, which the other occurrences mentioned probably contributed to. Mrs Wootton, during her lengthy residence at Randwick, was noted for her extreme liberality In all cases calling for assistance, says a Sydney writer.

the thoroughbred championship at the recent Queensland show, was worthily represented on the racing track during the jubilee festivities at Brisbane by th e Doncaster Handicap winner Togo, who won both the Exhibition Handicap of 400sovs, run in 2.35 A, with 10.0 in the saddle, and the Dudley Plate of 150sovs, one mile and a furlong, in which he carried 9.4, and covered the distance in 1.53 J. The Birkenhead colt Mischief was second in the latter event. Togo's time in the Dudley Plate, a weight-for-age event, was only a second outside Perkeo’s Australian record for the distance. In the antumn Togo was very unlucky, running second on five consecutive occasions.

Says a Sydney writer:—"Mr. J. O’LoughIln is trying his hand on that once great galloper, Mahu'tonga, who won the Auckland Cup and other races. A couple of seasons ago Mahutongn was sent to Randwick to Frank McGrath to train, but he proved a very troublesome addition to that trainer’s charges, and developed the tantalising habit of going amiss just when the fast work was applied to him. Mahutonga was treated to a lengthy spell with the view to tempting Nature to provide a cure, but the horse’s trouble was apparently too deeply seated, and soon after being taken up again his dreaded symptoms returned. Now J. O’Loughlin will give the horse a trial, but the task is one that no oue need envy him."

The New Zealand-bred Seddon has again resumed training at Caulfield, though it was only a few weeks ago that he was treated to an application of the knife, and

is said to look remarkab'y well. How Seddou shapes iu his spring and especially in the ceps, will be watched with great Interest by sporting folk generally, and not ouly by his backers, for though not an unheard of thing, it is a very rare happening to put a horse into work again so soon after such a delicate operation as Stddou recently underwent. But Seddon had been in training for some considerable time before the knife was applied to him, and therefore it may be that his short absence from the galloping grounds will net hamper him to any great extent iu hin October and November engagements.

At this season of the year breeders will no doubt be interested in a review of the leading thoroughbred sires at present in the province. Auckland is peculiarly fortunate in having the three most successful sires in the Dominion stationed here. Taking the "New Zealand Turf Register” as a guide, it will be seen Stepniak stands out in first place, his stock having won durlug the twelve seasons they have been racing the sum of £83,400, he having occupied the first position in the winning list three times, second place three times, and third position three times, being continuously for nine years first, second, or third. That hia ctock show remarkable brilliancy is evidenced by the performances of Menschlkoff and a hundred others, and that they can also stay is clearly borne out by the performances of that good horse All Red and many others. Menschikoff Is located in Victoria, and is so highly thought of that bis stud fee is fixed at 40 guineas. His progeny have already demonstrated that he must be accepted as a successful sire, his speedy daughter Armlet being the holder of the seven furlong record for New Zealand. Nordenfeldt, the sire of Stepniak, was a most brilliant racehorse, and a great sire, and his dam. Steppe, is half-sister to that great horse Hermit, winner of the English Derby, and sire of many classic winners. Stcpfeldt, a full sister to Stepniak, is probably the most successful brood mare at present in the Dominion, as she has bred Provocation and Elevqjion, the best two-year-old and three-year-old of their respective years, In addition to several other good performers, and others coming forward equally promising. King Billy, Aborigine, Maori King, Prim, Artillerie, Bunyan, Alexis, and many other winners are from Stepniak inares. The success of this family is remarkable, as thev have probably won nearly every classical race or handicap of any importance in the Dominion. Seaton Delaval conics next on the list, his progeny having won about £67,000, he having sired a remarkably good average of very useful horses, including Miss Delaval, Nonette, Beddington, Silkworm, Gladstone, Master Delaval, Rosella, etc. Soult, the success of which has been well earned, and which has fought his way into the front rank, is represented by his progeny’s earnings during nine seasons amounting to £60,298. During the past season Soult has placed himself at the head of the winning list with the record amount of £16,000. He has sired a large number of winners, including several particularly brilliant horses, viz., Wairikl, Solution, Master Soult, Manlapoto, Elysian, Waipuna, and a number of others. The figures mentioned in connection with these horses do not include the winnings outside the Dominion, which, of course, in each instance would largely increase the amount. Stepniak and Soult will probably both exceed by a large amount the present record held by St. Leger, which stands at £84,482. and which is practically all his stock will earn, as, outside Scotty, I don’t think there is another descendant of St. Leger racing iu the Dominion at present.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTEL CIIRISTCIIU RCII, Sa t urday. After a few days of wet weather, the tracks at Riccarton are again iu splendid order, and a lot of useful work is being got through each morning. Of the locallytrained New Zealand Cup candidates, Husbandman is oue that stands iu most favour, and he is to receive a special preparation for the big two-mile handicap. Given a dry course (for be is no use unless the going is firm) Treadmill's son can be relied on to see out every yard of the journey. Prim is coining on nicely, while Gwendolina and Tikitere are both well forward for the time of year.

All Red now figures as a better favourite for the Cup than Sir Prize, Bollin, Master Soult, and Husbandman. Penates was giveu a short spell on his return to Wellington after his Riccarton exertions, but he will soon be going at top again, with the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap as his particular objective. All Red is reported to be galloping in great style at Porirua. Bulletin was scratched for the New Zealand (’up al 3.20 p.m. on Wednesday last. The successful lightweight jockey, R. Hatch, will conclude his apprenticeship to tho trainer, F. Higgott. next week. Hatch, will, it Is stated, bp a free lance. His services are sure to be much sought after, especially during the spring mooting, when A. Oliver and 11. Cairns will be across the water. During the past few days Rollin has boon heavily supported for the New Zealand. Cup, and is now one of the favourites for that event. All Rod is top weight in the New Zealand Cup. and his sister Ukraine Is one of the 6.7 division. Signor is reported to bo getting through a satisfactory preparation, and his trainer is sanguine of getting him quite fit to fulfil his New Zealand Cup engagement. Sir Geo. Clifford’s well known stallion Clanrannld, which was foaled so far back oh IRRR, had to bo destroyed a few days ago, on account of physical Infirmities After a brilliant racing career, the oon of St. Ix»ger took up stud duties at Rtonyhnrat. and amongst his progeny are some of the smartest horses that have ever raced in New Zealand. During the past eight years his offspring won £41.197 in stake money, the most Illustrious of thefip number being Broadsword, Fleetfoot, Glew»

•olloch, Flltaway, Cannle Chief, Signalman. Kirriemuir, Gleuuwlet, Stronghold, aud Terrapin. Tuapeka County Jockey Club iutenda to have starting gates at its next meeting, and has increased the stakes on its programme. The starting at Tuapeka during the past couple of seasons has been very unsatisfactory. and it is to be hoped that the introduction of the “gate” will bring about a much to be desired improvement. The club has considerably augmented its membership list. Valdimir, which was showing signs of lameness last week, due to a slight mishap, has made a good recovery, and appears to be all right again. The stallion St. Ambrose, which met with injuries recently, has been destroyed. His stock raced for the tirst time last season, but, with the exception of St. Felix, which won the juvenile handicap, four furlongs at Timaru. in the smart time of 49 4-ss, none of his progeny have shown galloping ability. When competing in the Hurdle Handicap at Amberley Magnificent fell and broke his leg. He was subsequently destroyed. After Hazlewood had won the Farmers’ Hack race at Amberley she was protested against, on the ground of having been trained by an unlicensed trainer. This objection was dismissed, but the mare was subsequently disqualified on the ground of her owner’s partnership being unregistered. All Guns, which got into a wire fence some time ago and injured one of his legs, m to be gelded.

AUCKLAND METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE. The Metropolitan Committee met last Wednesday, Hon. E. Mitchelson (chairman) presiding. The secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference forwarded the deciBion of the appeal judges in the Tauriki case, and it was decided to vary the life disqualification imposed on J. Grant to disqualification for five years, in accordance With the judges* direction iu that respect. Applications for licenses were granted as follows:—Trainers: G. Absolum, H. French, (R. Hall, R. Hannon, E. Kelly, D. H. Munn, 3?. McLaughlin, A. S. McKinnon, A. McMillan, E. A. Redfern, Win. Sharp, R. Simpson, C. 11. Whale. W. H. Windsor. Jockeys: A. W. Ackroyd. P. Brady, J. M. ißuchanan, J. P. Donahoe, A. E. Foreman, B. G. Greenwood, 11. T. Hickton, E. Kelly, Jas. Krily, A. McMillan, jun., John Percival (one month), F. T. Phillips, F. W. Rasimiseen, H. E. Sparked, F. L. Speakman (one month), C. 11. Whale. Apprentice jockeys: S. Brown, Jos. Ross, Hy. Stockley. Gentlemen riders: W. Muir Douglas, jun., ‘D. B. Gorrie, P. Murtagh. John Paterson, A. C. Selby, M. Wells. Dates for the season 1909-10 were approved as follows:—Waioeka Jockey Club, February 10; Waihi Hack Racing Club, November 20; Ota ma tea Racing Club, January 14; Ngunguru Racing Club, December

A meeting of the Auckland Racing Club Committee was held subsequently, when the following transfers were passed:— Trustees A. M. Coombe to S. A. Foss, M. fiteuart, W. Foss, and F. C. Foss, Elysian, Tetrazinni, Master Soult; D. 11. Lewis to T. B. O’Connor, Rangiora; V. L. Bagnall to G. Cremer; two-year old gelding, Seatou Delaval—Eve; I. G. Dunean to 11. Whitney, two-year-old colt, by Stepniak—Fairymaid.

The following appointments were made for the season:—Stewards. Sir Robert Lockhart, Messrs C. Ranson. T. J. Sinciair, C. Z. Clayton, W. D. Holgate, Jas. Coe, E. (Dennis O’Rorke, Fred. Earl, and G. W. S. Patterson; hon. treasurer. Mr lI.T. Gorrie; auditors. Messrs Percy Butler and A. J. Denniston; handicapper. Mr Geo. Morse; judge, Mr R. B. Lusk; starter, Mr C. O’Connor; clerk of course, Mr A. Selby; elerk of scales, Mr F. W. Marks; assistant clerk of scales, Mr 11. B. Massey.

AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB. The following weights have been declare.! ty Mr. R. Wynyard for the principal events on the opening day of the Avondale J.C. spring meeting.— AVONDALE CUP, one and a-quarter miles

i * * 4 EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB. WANGANUI, Thursday. The Kgmont-Wanganul Hunt Club he'd ■a annual steeplechase meeting to-day. The

fields were large and the finishes exciting. The following are the results:— Hack Hurdle Race.—Clemency 1, Maggie Paul 2, Taupo 3. Won by two lengths. Licensed Victuallers’ Steeplechase.—The Vagrant 1, Laatofos 2, Rapanul 3. Won with great ease. Open Hack Handicap.—Overtime 1. Captain Bell 2. A good finish. Time, 525. Hunters’ Handicap Hurdle Race.—Kauro 1, Lochguard 2, Waterworks 3. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2.59|. Open Hack Handicap.—Apollinaris 1, Captain Bell 2, Quick March 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.5 1-5. Hunt Club Cup.—Mauri 1, Aesop 2. Won by two lengths. Time, 5.25. Ladies’ Bracelet.—Chase 1, Ngawaka 2, Taupo 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.51.

NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Association was held this afternoon. Those present were: Messrs P. Selig (chairman). W. G. Garrard, W. Hayward, A. L. Myers, R. O. Dunean, and C. 8. Howell. The report and balance-sheet showed an all-round increase in the operations of the association. The receipts amounted to £l5 31/1 over expenditure. The reserve fund remains at £6OO. The chairman moved that the report and balance-sheet should be taken as read and adopted. Mr Howell seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried.

Mr Myers referred to hoppling of horses. He considered the time had come to put down the hopple business. It was exceedingly easy with hoppled horses, by taking In a hole in the straps, to cause a horse to certainly lose a race. Hopples should be disallowed on a horse in a race. The chair-. man said that although they could notactually do anything themselves, the clubs could render assistance towards the object Mr Myers referred to by holding more trotting events. Mr Howell said that the clubs should put on events for unhoppled pacers only or penalise, as in New South Wales hoppled horses. The conference had for some inscrutable reason permitted certificates to be given to hoppled horses. Mr Howell concluded by objecting to the constitution of the conference, which he considered entirely wrong. The following board was elected: —Messrs r. Selig (president), C. F. Mark, J. H. Pollock, R. O. Dunean, W. G. Garrard, W. Hayward. C. S. Howell. A. L. Myers (all re-elected), and H. F. Nicoll.

WAIRARAPA HUNT CLUB. MASTERTON, Thursday. The following are the results of the Wairarapa Hunt Club’s steeplechase meeting, held at Taratahi (near Carterton) to-day;—-Hunters’ Hurdle Race.—Sir Lethe 1, Indian Mutiny 2, Retinue 3. Also started: Clovdai, Jet de More, Maringa, Hill Lass. Won by several lengths. Time, 3m. Handicap Flat Race, five furlongs.— Merrie Land 1, No Trumps 2, Merrie Christmas 3. Also started: Matira, Lucretius, Golden Rein, Corinella, Fi Fi, Niseb, Franziska, Terena, Musketeer, Skye. Won by two leng’ths. Wairarapa Hunt Club Steeplechase, about two miles and a-half.—Retinue 1, Hill Lass 2 Firestick 3. Also started: Moonlight, Laddie, Tui, Kildoon. Won by three lengths. Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Merrie Land 1, Lucretius 2, Sealer 3. Ako started: Splash, No Trumps, Royal Maid, Swallow, Grand Myrella. Won easily. Time, 1.37 1-5. Taratahi Steeplechase, about three miles. —Sir Lethe 1, Kuranui 2, Jess 3. Also started: Lord Ullin, Wild Oats. Won by 12 lengths. Time, 6.21. Ladies’ Bracelet, one mile and a-half.— Nightlight 1, Clovial 2, Hill Lass 3. Also started. Martengatenga, Ilaka, Skye. Won by five lengths and a-half. Final Steeplechase, about 'two miles. — Wild Oats 1, Kuranui 2, Moonlight 3. Also started: Indian Mutiny, Lord Ullin, Biack Angel, Dear Dolly. Won by two lengths. Time, 4.23.

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