TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 14, 6 October 1909, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

(By

WHALEBONE.)

FIXTURES. October 2,4, 6 and 9—A.J.C. Spring Oct. 6 and 7 — Hawke’s Bay J.C. Spring Oct 6 and 7 — Marlborough R.C. Spring October 13 and 14—Dunedin J.C. Spring Oct. 13 and 14 — Napier Park R.C. Spring Oct. 13 and 14 — Otaki-Maori R.C. Spring Oct. 20 and 23 — Wellington R.C. Spring Oct 20 and 21 — North Otago J.C. Spring Oct. 23 and 27 — Auckland T.C. Spring Oct. 27 and 28 — Gore R.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 29 — Masterton R.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 29 — Poverty Bay T.C. Spring Nov. 6,8, 10, 13 — C.J.C. Spring Nov. 6,9, and 13 — Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Nov. 9 — Waverley-Waitotara R.C. Annual Nov. 9 and 10 — Winton J.C. Annual Nov. 9 and. 10 — Taratahi-C’artertou R.C. Annual Nov. 17 and 18 — Dannevirke R.C. Spring Nov. 17 and 18 — Tuapeka County J.C. Annual Nov. 17 and 20 — Otahuhu T.C. Spring Nov. 27, Dec. 1 — Takapuna J.C. Spring Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 — Feilding J.C. Spring Dec. 8 and 9 — Woodville District J.C. Summer Dec. 23, 27, and 28 — Manawatu R.C. Summer Dec. 27, 30, Jan. 1 and 3 — Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 — Greymouth J.C.’a Summer

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. North Shore. — As you have omitted to supply your name and address, no notice can be taken of your query. The Seaton Delaval mare, Delania, has been mated this season with Soult.

The Royal Artillery mare Artillerie is now first favourite for the Caulfield Cup.

Mr Alison’s Brown Rose, by Explosion — Miss Rose, has foaled a filly by Monoform.

Mr. C. O’Connor has been re-elected starter to the Taka puna Jockey Club.

It is stated that the Hon. J. D. Ormond has no less than 30 horses iu work.

The most defection from the Auckland Cup is Zimmerman, which won in 1907.

Mr Morse’s adjustments for the City Handicap and Manukas Hurdles are due on Monday, the 11th inst.

Four hurdle horses, in Bully. Compass, Dunborve, and Scotty figure in. the nominations for the Auckland Cup.

At Cambria Park, Cyrenaica (Cyrenleune—■ Anadyomene) has produced a filly to Obligado.

Mr C. O’Connor has been appointed starter for the Otaki Racing Club’s Spring Meet-

Mr R. Cleland has decided on having Etonian, by Eton — Senga, added to the list.

Private information from Sydney states that Kairoma’s recent victory was a bit unexpected.

The Soult colt St. Amans, which Is now three years old, has been thrown out of work, and is to serve a few of his owner’s mares.

Nominations for all events at the Auckland Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting close with the secretary (Mr C. F. Mark) on Friday next, the Bth inst.

The Cyrenian horse Cambrian, which has served a short season at the stud, has been put into work again, and is back in his old quarters at F. Macmanemln’s.

The stewards of the Avondale J.C. will not resume the inquiry into certain happenings at their recent Spring Meeting until Monday, the 11th lust.

The Eton gelding Exealibur was offered for sale by auction at the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Co.’s yard on Friday, and at 35gs was knocked down to Mr W. Foss.

The only double winners at Avondale were Tanekaha and Seldom, and the latter's 1 second success was only half a win, a dead heat with Mistime.

It Is understood that, providing the weights are suitable, Ngapuka will be taken South to fulfil his engagements at the Wellington Spring Meeting.

Evidently Uranium Is in work again, for the daughter of Leola nt is has been nominated for the principal events at the A.R.C. Summer Meeting.

Tbe Hawke’s Bay sportsman, Mr T. IT. Lowry, has no less than seven horses nominated for the principal events at th© A.R.C. Summer Meeting.

Private information received from Gisborne states there is every probability of Mr C. J. Parker’s colt. Fort William, by Soult —Siminia, fulfilling his engagement lu the Great Northern Guineas next mouth.

The southern sportsman who owns Buoyant and Toa Tuhi has purchased a farm in the Waikato district, and it is understood intends having his horses trained in Auckland.

Only two Auckland horses, iu Ngapuka and Elysian, have been nominated for the Wellington Handicap, the principal handicap event at the Wellington Racing Club’s Spring Meeting.

Out of the five runners that contested the President’s Handicap ou the second day of the Avondale Meeting ouly one was given a preliminary gallop, the others being led to the post.

Evidently the connections of Master Soult are not prepared to risk a penalty for the New Zealand Cup, as the son of Soult does not appear in the nominations for the Wellington Handicap.

The following foalings are announced.: Wairakau, filly to Monoform; Caller Ou, colt to Soult; Miss Dawson, filly to Soult; Fairytale, filly to Soult; Alannah. colt to Soult; and Postmistress, colt to -Soult.

Mr G. Morse has been reappointed handicapper to the Takapuna Jockey Club for their Spring and Summer Meetings, while Mr Wynyard will frame tbe weights for the Winter Meeting.

Nautiform is practically certain to be sent to Hastings to fulfil his engagement iu the Hawke’s Bay Guineas. He will probably be shipped, from Lyttelton to Napier by steamer.

The nominations for the Auckland Cap, which total 62, include practically every horse of note in the Dominion, but there is also a number engaged which would probably be beaten if they were turned loose in the race.

It is understood, says a Southern writer, that A. Hall will not persevere with Wirral any further and, though the Birkenhead gelding won a race on Saturday, he will probably be returned to his owner this week.

Although Dunborve has joined the ranks of his jumpers, his owner, Mr G. DunnetT, has evidently hopes of his still being useful on the flat, for the son of Bluejacket has been accorded a nomination in the Auckland Cup.

The Freedom gelding Seldom still maintains his unbeaten record, hut it was a near thing with him in the Welter Handicap at Avondale on Saturday, and he just managed to last long enough to make a deadbeat of it with Mistime.

Mr H. Gibb has disposed of tbe two-year-old Lady Obie to a Sydney buyer, and the daughter of Obligado was shipped to Sydney on Monday *last, in company with Waihuku and Ney. It is understood the price paid for Lady Obie was lOOgs.

The Hotchkiss mare, Epsom Lass, was nearly bringing off a mild surprise in tbe Grandstand Handicap on Saturday, and, had she got a little more assistance from her rider, would probably have given the winner a lot more trouble than she did.

Mr A. 11. Tapper, of Tuakau, advertises the following horses for private sale: — Zinnia, by Explosion—Pansy; yearling colt, by Eton—Warbler; brood mare Warbler, by Cyrenian —Songstress, in foal to Gluten; and an unbroken black mare, by Phaeton—Marianthus.

In winning the New Lynn Handicap at Avondale, Fleet Arrow succeeded in scoring his first victory. Fleet Arrow started on eight occasions as a two-year-old without earning a winning bracket, while Saturday’s race was his fourth attempt as 8 three-year-old.

The Great Northern Guineas winner Dunborve made his first appearance as a hurdler at the Avondale meeting, when he competed in the Maiden Hurdle Race. Dun* borve seemed to lack confidence in the early stages, but finished strongly, and wih seen to better advantage shortly.

The absence of California’s name from the list of entrants for the Trentham fixture is to be regretted, especially by those who are particularly interested in his prospects, says “Augur. Mr C. L. lAgor had Intended to bring tbe long striding son

•f San Fran down, and extensively nominated him, and also Loiret and Harekoa, but telegraphed cancelling same prior to closing of entries, giving as his reaaon that one of his team had gone wrong.

The course watchers at Ellerslie were fairly confident that Urania would make a good showing in the Maiden Hurdle Raco at Avondale, and she was sent out favourite. The daughter of Salvadan, however, was never prominent* and it transpires she twisted one of her plates, which would account for her poor display.

The Champion Plate, over a mile and aquarter, which is set down for decision at the Wellington Racing Club’s Spring Meeting, has attracted a high-class field, and, with Provocation, All Red, Nautiform, Master Soult, Elysian, and Bobrikoff engaged, to say nothing of the others, the event should be a keenly contested one.

'‘The always unnecessary seventh race on Cup day at Flemington has been eliminated from the programme. For this relief much thanks.” So says a Melbourne writer. In New Zealand most of the clubs go in for eight races a day, even in midwinter. But, then, they have no totalizator to worry them in Victoria and New South Wales.

Madame Melba’s colours (olive green, mauve sash, white cap), which were registered recently with the Victoria Racing Club, were sported for the first time this month in the Yarra Glen and Lillydale Hunt Club Steeplechase, on Barangkali, which disputed the lead with Springvale to the fourth fence from home, when he fei’.

It is reported that Master Soult gave Denis Moraghan a lot of trouble at New Plymouth, and the task of getting him into the railway horse box occupied a couple of hours. Master Soult was knocked about a bit in the scrimmage, and on reaching Wanganui it was deemed advisable to leave him in his box for the night, and he was taken on to Hastings the next day.

Those who contend that Leolantis’ stock do not like two solid races within a reasonable distance of each other, have strong grounds for their arguments, in the performances of Tattoo and Miss Winnie, in their first attempts both won their races from end to end, but in their second essays both died away when it came to actual racing, and eventually finished last.

Those who journeyed to the Waikato Hunt Club’s meeting picked First Barrel out as likely to see a better day, and the son of Musketry bore out, to an extent, the good opinion formed of him, by winning the Second Steeplechase at Avondale in good style. First Ban el’s performance was not a wonderful one, but he will probably show to better advantage with a bit more experience.

At a recent meeting in Melbourne a most unusual occurrence took place. Two brothers, C. and W. Andrews, bad mounts in the Third-class Plate, the former winning on Stillwater. After the race, C. Andrews* was complained against by his brother, W. Andrews, for crossing him at the turn, and, after hearing statements, the stewards cautioned C. Andrews.

A South Australian writer states that the Caulfield Cup candidate Waipuna (with his grey pony companion to lead him in his work) has gone to Melbourne, in charge of F. Bailey. When seen just before his departure, Waipuna looked a picture, and a visitor who knew him in New Zealand says he never saw him so bright and carrying so much condition. If he does well in his preparation in Melbourne he should not come back empty-handed.

It is wonderful how quickly the public forsake a horse after he has shown a bad performance. In the Henderson Handicap on the opening day of the Avondale meeting, the southern gelding Kareroa was sent out a screaming hot favourite, but could only get third. In the Electric Handicap, on the concluding day, which was run over the same distance as the Henderson Handicap, and with 81bs less in the saddle Kareroa was the rank outsider of the nine runners.

. In connection with 'the ’krect cards issued last week by the Wanganui Jockey ' lub, it may be mentioned that they, confined a page devoted to reminders to owners as to the dates of nominations, acceptances, etc., for appro-aching meetings. The information was culled from Mr W. H. E. anklyn’s New Zealand Racing Diary. The innovation is one that should be copied by other clubs, as it is a great convenience to owners and trainers.

11 Glenora Park sire Soult was easily at ’he head of winning sires at the Avondale meeting, his progeny winning eight races. Leolantis was represented by four, St. Paul and Freedom two, and Obligado, Muska P 1 nr, San Fran, Menschikoff, Ben Godfrey, Eton, Birkenhead, Musketry, and Cyrenian one each.

..The Waikato trainer Hannon beads the win ning trainers at the Avondale num’* w ’th four winners, D. Moraghan p at had three each, R. Hall, n.; 1 •V'munemiu, and Mr G. Ring two each, Ke l ly : w - Tozer, Windsor, George 11. S ' J- B- Williamson, W. G. ina rr a ?s l Webber , one each. B. Deeley lull in ' T>^ r « y rode * our winners each, A. r’lik' n ’ p - Brady, and C. Brown had three f'nLVa. , qnest two ’ nnd J. Buchanan, and a ’xV\^; Brown » J Brad y> F. Howard, and A. McMillan one each.

ed\iJt!'’ lloul i nG i vr *ter, who recently devoteron X, a A engthy art * c te to Ronald CamabuiitB^ 3 that: — One of the best point* t Cameron’s horsemanship is that he

can hold a hoise that pulls a bit without breaking his mount’s action. You never see him in a race dragging his mount from aide to side, and rumiing the bit through his mouth to steady him. He seems to have the knack of keeping his horse together — keeping the stride even — and this is in Itself a big advantage if the horse ja ene,liable to run himself out all too soon.

Mr R. Cleland returned to Auckland last Sunday, after an absence of about nineteen months in the Old Country. Mr Cleland's trip was purely a ho’iday one, and he did not devote much of his time to racing, only attending the principal fixtures. In common with all sportsmen from thte side of the globe, Mr Cleland was struck with the heavy charges levied on the public for admission to the courses, which was in. marked contrast to those obtaining in Australasia. Except as an owner, Mr Cleland does not intend taking an active part in racing.

A rather amusing little incident took place at the Wanganui meeting last week, says the Wellington writer, “Glencoe.” A backer approached a bookmaker and. asked the price of a certain horse, and received a prompt reply “6 to 1.” Without coming to business the backer turned on his heel, but had not gone far when the fielder called out after him: “Well, 7 to 1 if you like.” “I’ll take that, but why didn’t you say so at first?” was the backer’s retort. “Well,” said the bookmaker, with a smile, “you always want a point over the odds, and now you’ve got the proper price.”

No one will growl at the Avondale stewards for endeavouring to get clean racing, but there are other cases which call for inquiry besides inconsistent running, which, however, have been allowed to pass, unnoticed. During the meeting two horses, First Defence and Winhaston, fell racing across the top stretch, while several others stumbled badly, and were almost down. These occurrences may or may not .be accidental, but then again there is a probability that foul riding or the state of the track may be the cause. Several riders to whom I have spoken seem agreed that the course from the half-mile post to the turn for homo wants relaying, and probably if the stewards were to inquire into the matter they would see the advisability of having the work done.

At Wanganui, on Friday, according to the “Dominion,” Mr J. Buckley’s Dearest, by Soult — Lady Hester; Mr F. Preston’s Master Laddo, and a Field Battery—Katrina filly in W. Price’s stable were galloped three furlongs from a barrier start. The Field Battery filly ran the distance in 365, and won by nearly 50 yards. The trainer’s present expressed very high opinions of the gallop. The filly was entered for the Hastings Stakes, to be run next week, but as she has been suffering from a cold, she was not taken to the Hawke’s Bay meeting.

A general spill occurred in the first race at Epsom (Melbourne) last week. Approching the turn, A. 8., ridden by W. Martin, was running well in the middle of the field, when be tripped and fell. The horses lying just behind were unable to escape collision, and, with the exception, of Ben Cruachan (C. And|rews), which jumped the prostrate animals in succession, Morning Rose (Gray), Bowbells (Guinanej, Gitana (Flynn), Roseview (Haley, and Madelon (Redfearn), came down, and some of the riders lay outstretched on the ground. When they were taken to the casualty-room it was found that all, excepting Martin and Redfearn, had escaped injury. Martin sustained a fracture of the left collarbone, and Redfearn’s nose was injured.

It would appear as if very much the same unsatisfactory conditions appertaining to the “Jockeys’ Provident Fund” in New Zealand prevail in Australia. The V.R.C. recently inquired into certain allegations that an injured horseman had not received proper treatment in the Melbourne Hospital, and was in consequence removed to his home. The authorities of that splendid institution promptly supplied an explanation, with the following rider:— “The V.R.C., as a matter of fact, had no right to send any jockey to the Melbourne Hospital; the fact that the club had given £lO for his treatment was nothing. The V.R.C. has an ‘injured jockeys’ fund’ of several thousands of pounds, raised by fines levied on jockeys. The treatment of jockeys should be paid for out of that fund, and when a jockey was injured he should be sent direct to a private hospital, and paid for there by the V.R.C. It was not right in the circumstances that beds required for poor people should be occupied by V.R.C. jockeys.”

The nominations received on Friday for the principal events at the A.R.C. Spring and Summer Meetings easily constitute a record, and, on present appearances, everything points to the club experiencing another successful season. One noteworthy feature Is the number of outside horses engaged, and, never in the history of the club, were the signs so promising. The following figures show how the totals compare with last season:—

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. A large number of Ricca rtou-trained horses journeyed to the Geraldine meeting, and their efforts were well rewarded. Silk web, who was bred In Auckland, accoonted for th® Squatters’ Handicap on the opening day, after an interesting race with Lady Orizoin and Passion. On the second day Souit’s son put up a great fight with Claymore In the Shorts Handicap, and, had he not been Interfered with in the early stages, he may have won. Cotton has Silkweb very well just at present, and If he keeps sound he can hardly fail to score again at some of the country fixtures. Passion gave her owner-trainer, T. Sheehan, a winning turn in the Belfield Welter Handicap. Claymore was made an odds on favourite, and it was only when he faded out at the distance that Passion’s rider seemed to take much interest in the finish. In the Shorts Handicap Lady Orizion an t Silk web were both in much better demand than Claymore, but. though stopping badly at the finish. Multiform's son just managed to struggle home by a neck. Both big events of the meeting were appropriated by representatives of Mr Grigg's Ashburton stable. Field Gun, who looked a Lot better than when raced at Ashburton, had an easj win in the Geraldine Cup. but. had Bontade been better placed in the early stages, she would have troubled the winner. Heorthen and Cymbiform. two New Zealand Cup candidates, who were making their first appearance this season, both ran badly, and will have to improve greatly to have the least chance in the big Riecarton event. Both are susceptible to improvement, especially Heorthen, who will probably have the finishing touches put on her preparation by R. J. Mason. Cymbiform faded out so badly after going six furlongs as to suggest that he will never be more than a sprinter. Outlander registered a very easy win in the Spring Handicap on the second day of the meeting. Racing to the head of affairs two furlongs from home, he beat Boutade, Cymbiform, and Soinaroff pointless. Neither he nor Field Gun has earned a penalty for the New Zealand Cup. The stewards of the Ashburton County Racing Club have paid out the third money attached to the big race at their recent meeting to the owner of Tikitere, who finished third but failed to weigh in. This will probably relieve Rose Noble, the winner of the necessity of putting up albs penalty in the New Zealand Cup. Messrs Chadwick and O’Connor were present at the Geraldine R.C. Meeting, and sot through their respective duties as handicapper and starter with every credit.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. The annual meeting of the Takapuna Jockey Club was held on Friday, Mr E. W. AJison presiding over a fair attendance. The report and balance-sheet, which have already been published, were adopted. In moving the adoption of the above, Mr. Alison referred to the improvements effected last year. A large area of land had been secured, and new entrances to the course provided. The saddling paddock accommodation was doubled, and 42 loose boxes and s'talls had been erected, which gave owners plenty of room for the stabling of their horses Another necessary improvement was a new number board, which would be ready for next season. The racing last season was clean and interesting, and singularly free from accident, and there was every reason to believe that the ensuing season would be as successful. During the year three gentlemen who had been at one time or another closely connected with the club had joined the great majori’ty, viz., Messrs. W. Adams, G. Lankham, and T. P. Peal (the latter acting as secretary in 1884). A vote of thanks to the retiring officers and also to the officials was unanimously passed, and a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. The committee met subsequently, when the following officers were elected: —President, Mr. E. W. Alison: vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Bollard and L. Phillipps, M.P.'s; judge and treasurer, Mr. W. J. Ralph; handicapper, Mr. G. Morse (Mr. R. Wyuyard to act in Mr. Morse’s absence); starter, Mr. C. O’Connor; clerk of the scales, Mr. F. Marks; clerk of the course, Mr. A. Selby; timekeeper, Mr. S. Kohn; hon. veterinary surgeons, Messrs. E. D. Halstead, and C. E. Halstead; secretary, Mr. R. Wynyard. The following gentlemen were elected to act as committeemen: — Messrs. E. W. Alison, E. G. R. Ford, J. Mays, E. Alison, R. S. Reynolds, R. IL Dud er, A. Alison, W. J. Ralph. G. S. Lintott, Major W. Coyle, and Dr. Guinness. Lt was decided to frame the programmes on the same lines as those of last, season, the prize money being fixed at £6OOO for the three meetings proposed to be held. £ £ £ AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. NOMINATIONS FOR LEADING HANDICAP EVENTS. The following nominations were on Friday received in connection with the Spring and Summer meetings of the Auckland Racing Club:— SPRING MEETING. City Handicap.---Wauchope, Miss Winnie, Akarana, Carnwinia, Uhiando, Miehaeloff, Tanekaha, Rauparaha, Dr. Shimose. Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Inglis, Ixuhbuhte, Advocate, Sedition, Tattoo, Ngapuka, Maiieno, Coronet tod, Musket ry, Wimmera, Bridge, To Arolia, Aristocrat. Manukau Hurdle Race, two miles. I.e Beau, Reservoir, First Barrel, Irish, Ben Jonson, Leo, St. Marfa, Cnvalloro. Waipunehu, Uranin, Grenadier. Dunborve. Eblis, Swagsman, Scotty, Cytrtri, Censure, Good Faith, Commander. ‘Birthday Handicap, one mile and a-httlf.— Miss Winnie, Akarana, Carmania, Uhlando. Tanekaha, Miehaeloff. Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Inglis, Royal Scotland, Lo» ÜbuUle,

Celtic, Advocate, Sedtfien. Delegare Tattoix Ngapuka. Co rone tied*. Muakerry, Wimmera, Bridge, Te Aruba, Aristocrat. SUMMER MEETING. Auckland Cup, two miles.—Cymbiform Wauchope, Culrasimon, Mendip. Tiptoe, Uranium, Bobrikoff, Down fa U, Merriwa, Bu-ly, Akarana, Carmaiiki, (Jb» laudo* Freevata, Tanekaha, Raupuxaka. Croustadt, Waimangu, Santa Rosu, Royal Scot.and, Paragon, I.ochbubie, Celtic, Advocate, Compass, Dunborve. Sir Prize, Sedition, Pero ina, First Wairiki, Scotty. Ngapuka, Kopu, Roosevelt, Dnabplo, Husbandman, Taskmaster, Full Sail, All Red Coronetted, Umeraboy, Muskcrry, Bridge, Comedian, Ttingimoana, Aberbrothock, Merriyouia, Sir Tristram, Bollin. Ringdove, Te Aroba, Outlander, Field Gun, California St. Felix, Master Soult, Elysian, Aristocrat, Sandstream, Lawn Rose, First Gun. Grafton llurd>e Race, two mi.es.—Le Beau, Reservoir, Hautapu. First Barrel, Ben Jonson, Leo, St. Maria, Waiyuuehu, Urania, Grenadier. Compass, Dunborve, Ebiis, Scotty, Cymri, Censure. Dogger Bank, Pikapo, Commander. Waimaria, Frat k in. Martyrium, Slauey, Railway Handicap, six furlonga—ValdL mar, Hohuugatahi, Dazzling, Miss Winnie, Salute, Uranium, Bobrikoff, Chanteuse, Ainbala, Multiple, Glissade, Spectre, Monocle, General Soult, Penates, Tanekaha, Sir Artegal, Blue Garment, ’Cronstadt, Aimwell, Wild West. Hard Rock, Mary Ann, Tamaiuupo, Kakanta, Nylund, Necktie, Cambrian, Tattoo, Ngapuka, Sea Elf, Dogger Bank, Gipsy Belle, Gold Thread. Golden Water, Perle d’Or Armlet, Miss Mischief, Jena, Flitaway, Full Sail, Broadsword, Lady Medallist, Sharpshooter, Wet Day, Admiral Soult, Theodore, Mauri King, Kiliudini, Raugipapa, Xylophone, Contemlent, Dreadless, Day Beam, Loongana, Turbine, Ilui’lta, St. Felix, Tetrazzini, Elysian, Curator, Mahinga, Devonport. Summer Cup, one mile and a-quarter.— Cymbiform, Wauchope, Hohungatahi, Cuirasimon, Mendip, Tiptoe; Uranium, Bobrikoff, Downfall, Chanteuse, Merriwa, Ballyheigh, Spectre. Monocle, Akarana, Carmania, Freevata, Uhlando, Tanekaha, Sir Artegal, Coromandel, Rauparaha, Cronstadt, Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Inglis, Royal Scotland, All's Well, Paragon, Lochbuhie, Celtic, Advocate* Delegate, Tamainupo, Sedition, Perolina, Tattoo, Ngapuka, Maheno Kopu, Roosevelt, Diabolo, Miss- Mischief, Husbandman, Taskmaster, Full Sail, Flitaway, All Red, Wet Day, Coronet ted, Mu-skerry, Bridge, Whnmera, Maori King, Aberbrothock, Merrivonia, Sir Tristram, Bollin, Xylophone, Dreadless, Woodhey, Ringdove, Ormuiu, Nautiform. Te Aroba, California, St. Felix, M-’Ster Soult, Elysian, Sandstream, Devonport, Aristocrat. A.R.C. Handicap, one mile and a-half.— Cymbiform, Wauchope, Cnirasirnon, Mendip, Tiptoe, Uranium, Bobrikoff, Downfall, Chanteuse, Merriwa. Spectre, Bully, Carmania, Akarana, Uhlando. Freevata, Tanekaha, Sir Artegal r Rauparaha, Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Inglis, All’s Well, Paragon, Lochbuhi'e, Celtic,. Advocate, Sir Prize, Sedition, Perolina, Tattoo, Ngapuka, Kopu, Husbandman. Roosevelt, Diabolo,. Task mas tei\ Full Sail, AH Red, Cdronettdd,. Muskerry, Bridge, Comedian, Tangimoana, Merrivonia, Sir Tristram, Bollen, Dreadless, Woodhey, Ringdove, Te Arolia. Outlander, Field Gun,, California, St. Felix. First Gun. Elysian, Master Soult, Sandstream, Lawn Rose, Aristocrat. Grandstand Handicap, one mile and aquarter.—Valdimar, Zinnia, Wauchope, Tiptoe, Mendip, Uranium, Bobrikoff. Downfall* Chanteuse. Merriwa, Spectre. Bully, Akarana, Monocle, Carmania, Freevata. T«. nek a ha. Sin Artegal, Coromandel, Rauparaha. Cronstadt. Waimangu, Santa Rosa, Inglis, Royal Scotland, All’s Well, Paragon. Txirhhuhie. Celtic. Advocate, Delegate. Sir Prize. Tamainupo. Sedition. Perolina. Tattoo. Ngapuka. Maheno. Kopu, Miss Mischief, Roosevelt. Diabolo, Husbandman, Taskmaster. Full Sail. Flitaway, All Red, Taitoko. Wet Day, Coronetted, Muskerry, Bridge, Wimmera. Maori King. Comedian, Aberbrothock. Merrivonia. Sir Tristram, Bollin. Xylophone. Droadless, Woodhey, Rfngilove. Ormulu, Nautiform. Te Aroba, Ilarita, St. Felix. Master Soult, Elysian First Gun, Aristocrat.

OTAKI RACES. • WELLINGTON, Friday. For the Otaki Maori Racing Club’s spring meeting, the following handicaps have been declared: — Flying Handicap of 80sovt>, six furlongs. —Gold Crest 9.13. North East 8.12, Advantage 8.8, Nylund 7.12, Simplex 7.8, Heriuia 7.3, Tern 7.0, Investment 6.10, Cyrene 6.7, Hiro 0.7, Wafcola 6.7. Madden Handicap Hurdles of sOsovs, 1$ miles. Whetumara ma 9’13, Genuine 9.10, Lothair 9.7. Chasse 9:0, Cohort 9.0, Papakura 9.0, Rawhetu 9.0. Millporia 9.0, Linn Finn 9.0, St. Lavender 9.0. Te Whiti Memorial Handicap of 70sovs, one mile. Tauir? 9.0, Marathon 8.13, Buoyant 5.9, Notorious 8.5, Thesis 8.3, Sealer 7.10, Papa reh i 7.10, Mihlura 7.10, B'.smark 7.7. Labour Day Handicap of laOiov*. one mile. Sir Frisco 9.2. Iranui 8.1. W«?tapu 8.1, Lariy Medallist 8.1, Malinta 8.1, Bourrasque 7.9. I‘erolinu 7.8. Mei-.I p 7 6, W«dkaraka .'6, San ?'• ri.atulo 6.13, I’trst ,\iat« 6.11, Wee Trinket G. 7, Walpunui- 6 7. First F r »«-k Hurdle Handicap of 75sovs, our and a half miles Waimaria 12.9. Stayboy 12.0, Aof-a 10.13. Hatley 9S, Feu de Joie 9.8, Genuine 9.3, Chase M.tb 9.3, Maggie Pau! 0.3, Lothnir 9.0, Cohort 9.0, St. Lavender 9.0. Bandmaster 9.0 Stewards’ Hack Handicap of Gftsovg, six furlongs. Waiari 9.0. Miscast 8.8, Almwell 83. Shannon Lass S2, Notorlou® 8.0, Toangn 7.13, Taice Collar 7.8, Murortgo 7.8, Magneto 7.7, Debounire 7.7, Latchet 7.7, Dervish 7.7, Marton 7.3, Tam Glen 7.3, St. Toney 7.0. Welter Hack flandicap of 55sots, seven fnrlopgs Wnlrii 10.0, Tiollne 9.5. Hfwert 8..13. Tan. Glen 8.11, Feu do Joie 8.11, Ifighdcn 8.10. Borrola R 10. R.iwhorn 7, Cauldron 8.7. T.nhis R 7. Egnltos 8.7. Qu\ck March 8.7, Ambrosian 8.7, Inveran 8.7.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING. DUNEDIN, Friday. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting:— Spring Hurdle Handicap of lOOsovs, one mile and three-quarters.—Whatakura 11.9, Southern Cross 11.8, Ringman 11.0, Homeward 10.0, Storm 9.0, Sea Dog 9.0. Mosgie! Handicap of 125sovs, one mite and a-quarter.—Prim 9.0, Oiyoi 8.5, Stratagem 8.3, Paragon 8.3, Cymbiform 7.8, A pollodor is 7.2, Office Girl 6.13, Sirius 6.7. ■Electric Handicap of 115sovs, six furlongs.—Czar Kolohol 9.0, Balaclava 8.5, Valdimar 8.5, Cuirosefta 8.5, San Severo 7.10, Ard Reigh 7.7, White Cockade 7.7, Aetna 7.3, SI Ik web 7.0. Taroha Handicap of 10osovs, five furlongs.—Kostroma 9.13, Inch bonny 9.3, ObBono 9.2, Spinning Flight 8.9, Montreal 8.8, St. Felix 8.7, Blue .Bell 7.12, Optimeform 7.12, Feodora 7.9, Sombrero 7.9, Redmond 7.7, Cashier 7.7. Anarchist 7.7. October Welter Handicap of lOOsovs, seven furlongs.—Lady Disdain 10.4, Valdlmar 9.12, Zetland 9.3, Astrakhan 8.2, Eons 8.10, Erskine 8.9, De Witte 8.9, The Seer 8.8, Pretty Nell 8.8, Aetna 8.8, Warsaw 8.5, Lone Star 8.4, Jessie Lewars 8.3, Linda 8.3, Sacha 8.0. Trial Plate of lOOsovs, six furlongs.— •Adjudge 8.5, Lord Rosebery 8.5, Multifoil 8.2, Simon Pure 8.2, Windward 8.2, Eaglestone 8.2, Cross Keys 8.2, Invincible 8.2, Capetown 8.2, Princess Ena 8.0, Loyola 8.0, Full Sail 7.13. Dunedin Stakes of 250sovs, four furlongs. —Odessa 8.0, Buff Gauntlet 8.0, Saxefrage 8.0, Soldiers’ Chorus 8.0, Vid 7.11, Lord Roslyn—Toumailne gelding 7.11, St. Ambrose —Savannah filly 7.9, Kora 7.9, Stepniak —Madder filly 7.9, My Glove 7.9, Countermine 7.9, Lord Roslyn—Escopita filly 7.9, Aeroplane 7.9.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. A.J.C. SPRING MEETING. SYDNEY, October 2. The Australian Jockey Club’s Spring {Meeting was inaugurated at Randwick today in fine weather. There was a large attendance, estimated at 25,000. Their Excellencies the Governor-General (Lord Dudley) and Lord Chelmsford were present. The only withdrawal from the Derby was Clamour, and a field of 11 went into the starter’s hands to contest the blue riband. Victory rested with the favourite, Prince •Foote, who won his race at the right end. The New Zealand colt Provocation was prominent in the early stage of the contest; but he was not dangerous when tho final stage came to be enacted. The Spring Stakes gave rise to a fine coin test between the two four-year-olds, Trafalgar and Lord Nolan, victory resting with the first named, in a fast-iun race. The following are the details of the racing:— JIURDLES, about two miles. Mr. C. J. Finn’s br h Hermes (Galliuule—The Message) 1 Mr H. R. Mumo’s b g Kabbinokka (Booroomooka Nervana) 2 Mr. J. T. Luckey’s br g Loadstar (Roland —Lena) 3 • Sixteen horses started. Thermos and Kabbinokka led all the way. Kairoma never showed tip in the first part of the race, and gave up at the back on the last round, being apparently interfered with. Hermes won by three lengths. Time 3.49 J. TRIAL STAKES.-11 miles. Mr T. McGrath's ch b Osiris (SanFran —Ismene), 8.7 1 Mr. Jos. Brown’s b or bh Monobel (Positain—Carronade) 8.8 2 Mr. S. M. Wilson’s ch h Flavel (Flavius —Lady Kernel), 8.8 3 Seventeen horses started. Osiris won by a neck from Monobel, the latter being half-a-length in advance of Flavel. Time 2.111. AJ.C. DERBY, one mile and a-half. Mr. J. Baron’s b c Prince Foote (Sir Foote—llotruachka) 1 Mr. Jos. Brown’s ch c Petronatus (Pat-ronage-Sway) 2 Mr. J. C. Williamson’s bl c Danilo (True Blue—Lady Robinson) 3 From a good start, Provocation (pulling hard) led past the stand, with Hayfield, Grist, Malt King, Gidyear, and Prince Foote following in that order. At the mile and quarter post, Provocation and Grist were slightly ahead, Hayfield and Prince Foote being next. The pace was somewhat Blow at this stage, but a little further on Provocation and Grist hit out strongly, Prince Foote, Malt King, and Hayfield being most prominent of the others. At the six-furlong post Patronatus went up to the leaders, and at five furlongs Prince Foote fell back to third to last. Patronatus and Grist showed the way at the half-mile post, closely followed by Danilo, Provocation and Prince Foote. In the straight Grist dropped back. Provocation also wearying of the struggle. At the distance there was a great race between Danilo, Patronatus, and Malt King. Prince Foote here dashed up with a fast run on the outside, and the favourite, cutting down the leaders, went on and won by a length and a-half, three-quarters of a length separating the second and third horses. Provocation finished seventh. Time 2.37 j. EPSOM HANDICAP, One Mile. Mr T. 11. Cooper’s b or br h Hyman (Havoc—Bridal Morn), 9.2 1 Mr J. J- McGrath’s b h Kycadgerie (Sir Foote—Witchcraft), 8.6 2 Mr Jno. 8. Brunton’s ch in Maltine (Malster — Loch Lava), 8.15 3 Parsec, Silver Hampton, War Bee, and Fright Steel were left at the post, which •polled any chances they might have had.

At six furlongs, Ntiwarra Eliya, Flavinfus, Maltine, and Golden Slipper were at the head of affairs, Achillean and Aborigine being with the next bunch. At the home turn Nuwarra Eliya still maintained the lead, with Flavinius showing out from Maltine, Hyman, and Kerlie. At the distance Hyman dashed up, and. beating down the opposition, won by a neck from Kyeadgerie, who in turn was a length in advance of Maltine. Nuwarra Eliya, Flavinius, Aborigine, Alias, Kerlie, and Golden Slipper followed in that order. Time 1.40}. THE SPRING STAKES, one mile and a half. P. and W. Mitchell’s ch h Trafalgar (Wallace—Grand Cauary), 9.0 .... 1 J. Major’s b h Lord Nolan, 4yrs (Positano —Lady Lybia), 9.0 2 J. Taylor’s blk h Togo, 6yrs (Antares — Phyllis, 9.6 3 Eight horses started. From the mile post Li nacre showed the way, with Mountain King. Lord Nolan, Montcalm, and Trafalgar in attendance. Once heads were in a line for home. Linacre gave place to Lord Nolan, Trafalgar, and Togo, who were engaged in a stirring battle when the distance was reached. Lord Nolan held the advantage at this point, but Trafalgar would not be denied, and the son of Wallace getting on terms with his opponent, they fought out a desperate battle, which terminated in favour of Trafalgar by half-a-length. Time 2.36. KENSINGTON HANDICAP, seven furlongs. Mr F. T. Scully’s br or blk g Loyal Blue (True Blue —Glenella) 1 Mr W. Fletcher’s blk m Plush (Havoc —VedvfetJ) „ .. • *2l Mr Win. Brown’s gr m Grey Plume (Grey leg—Thales tris) 3 Twenty-seven horses started. Loyal Blue won by a head. Time 1.28. £ £ £ ENGLISH RACING. THE JOCKEY CLUB STAKES. LONDON, Thursday. At the Newmarket meeting to-day, the Jockey Club Stakes of 10,000sovs resulted: Phaleron 1, Carlowitz 2, Primer 3.

SPRING MEETING. 1908-9. 1909-10. Manuknu Hurdle Race . ... 11 19 City Handicap ... 16 Birthday Handicap ... 21 23 48 66 SUMMER MEETING. Auckland Cup .... 50 62 Grafton Hurdle Race . ... 15 23 Railway Handicap ... 43 63 Summer Cup .. . 61 72 A.R.C. Handicap ... 53 61 Grandstand Handicap .. ... 58 74 328 421