TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 20, 17 November 1909, Page 11

TURF GOSSIP

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WHALEBONE.)

Nov. 6,8, 10, 13 — C.J.C. spring Nov. 6,9, and 13 — Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Nov. 9 and 10 — Winton J.C. Annual Nov. 9 and 10 — Taratahi-Caiterton R.C. Annual Nov. 17 and 18 — Danncvlrke R.C. Spring Nov. 17 and 18 — Tuapeka County J.CAnnual 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.K’» Summer Dec. 23, 27, and 28 --- Manawatu R.C. Summer Dec. 27, 30, Jan. 1 and 3 — Auckland Ratling Club’s Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 — Greymouth J.C.’S Summer ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. J.P., Arch Hill. —Turquoise was racing before Hilda was foaled. Janies Miller.—R. Hatch was not riding at the last Avondale J.C. meeting. Wager.—There is no authentic record as to when the last Cup was given. The only reliable authority on the question would be the secretary of the V.R.C., and your best plan would be to write to him for the information. Mumakeha (Mercer).—Eighteen. The brood mare Pansy has foaled a filly to Gluten, and is to be mated this year with Soult. Both Swagsman and Irish were very sore after their efforts in the Penrose Hurdles on the second day of the A.R.C. Meeting. 11. Gray put up a great riding performance on the second day of the (’.J.C. Spring Meeting, steering no less than four winners, Mrs Lennard’s mare, Alba Rosa, has foaled a filly to Soult, and Marjory a filly to Gluten. Only one of the competitors in the Onehunga Steeplechase last year, Laddie, competed in this year's event. Mr A. H. Tapper’s mare Warbler (Cyrenran—Songstress) has foaled a filly to Gluten, and visits the same sire again. The total starters on the first two days of the A.R.C. spring meeting totalled 181. as against 139 last year, an increase of 42. At Glenora Park, Helen McGregor has foaled a colt and Helen Soult a colt tp Gluten, and Our Lady a colt to Field Battery. The St. Clement’s mare recently purchased from J. Chaafe, junr., by an Australian buyer, was shipped to Sydney by th e Maiheno on Monday last. The committee of the Wellington Racing Club have decided that T. O’Brien's disqualification should expire at the end of the present racing season—July Ist, 1910. The Eton gelding Rarata was disposed of at auction last Friday by the N.Z. >Loaii and Mercantile Co., for 50gs, Mr W. Patterson being tho purchaser. At latest advices C. Jenkins, who met with severe injuries while riding War Song in the Welcome Stakes at Riccarton last Saturday, was making a good recovery. Mr. E. J. Watts’ horses,. Maori King, Winning Post, and Bally Shannon, were taken South bv the Rarawa last Wednesday in charge of T. Quinlivan, jun. After a long absence from the scene of action, the Lcolantls mare Uranium was produced to contest the Flying Handicap on the opening day of the A.R.C. Spring Meeting. Uranium finished out of a place. The disqualification inflicted on the Now Zealand hurdle-racer Hydrant in connection with his running in the Cup Hurdle Rare at Flemington in 1906, was recently removed by the V.R.C. committee. J Twoliill did not wait for the last day of the A.R.<’. spring meeting, but returned to the Thames with his team on Wednesday Totika, however, was left behind to fulfil his engagement in the Maiden Hurdles on Saturday. While at the post for the Epsom Handicap, the concluding event on yesterday’s programme, Salute was badly kieked on the near front leg by Hyperion, and the daughter of Soult was bleeding profusely from the wound when she pulled up after the race. In these days of two dividends, anything In the nature of a sensational dividend is very rare, but had one horse succeeded In

winning a race on the opening day of the A.R.C. Spring Meeting the solitary supporter would have received just over a thousand pounds. A meeting of the committee of the Waikato Trotting Club fixed the date of the meeting for Wednesday, 12th January. A programme of seven races, with total stakes of £lls. was drawn up, the principal race being the Waikato Handicap of £25. Thirty members were struck off for nonpayment of subscriptions. The victory of Ringdove in the C.J.C. Jockey Club Handicap is the first gained by the daughter of Collar since she was purchased by the Messrs. Stead for 1500 guineas at the dispersal sale of the late Mr. G. G. Stead’s horses. Ringdove was bred in England. The surprise of the Oneliunga Steeplechase was the forward running of the veteran Cavaliero. When the hill came to be ascended the last time, the 15 year-old son of Cuirassier was some distance from the leaders, but ho stayed on in great style, and passed a«ll but the winner. Cavaliero was loudly cheered as he returned to scale. The Great Northern Steeplechase winner of 1908, .Loch Fyne, was produced to fulfil his engagement in the Onehunga Steeplechase, but only got to the second fence, the water jump, when he was badly interfered with by Coch-y-Bondhu (which tried to stop), and came down; but both horse and rider escaped without injury. According to Southern exchanges, there to likely to be litigation over The Seer’s victory in the Gimcrack Stakes on the opening day of the C.J.C. meeting. It was raining very hard when the race was run, and there were very few people on the course when the horse was put up to auction. One owner bid £5; but the auctioneer refused: the 4>id. The owner is now demanding the horse. T. Quinlivan. jun., was very positive that his filly, Winning Post, would have beaten. Ashby in - the Musket Stakes, but for interference. He was very sore over the matter, but did not lodge a complaint with the s-tewards, which was clearly his duty, for it was impossible to see any interference from the stand. Several riders in the race, however, state that though there was some bumping at the start, it was accidental, and Ashby was the worst, sufferer. The victory of Elysian in the C.J.C. Derby is the fust recorded by an Auckland-owned horse since Seahorse won in 1599. So far this season Elysian has not been defeated in a weight for age or classical race, and it is worthy of note that the son of Soult has won all his races on the second day of a meeting, after being defeated on the opening day, which is fairly strong proof that Elysian thrives on racing. Mesdames Foss and Stewart have now the honour of being the first lady owners to be enrolled as..the owners of a Derby winner in New Zealand. In commenting on the smash up In the Stewards’ Handicap, a Southern writer says: -Seeing that the stewards are to hold an inquiry, an exhaustive one it is to be hoped, into the causes which led up to the unfortunate smash near the straight entrance, it would be unwise to attempt to give any explanation save to say that it is hinted that a certain prominent South Island horseman is hold responsible. North East was simply lifted clean off his feet and hurled over the rails, striking them in his flight and when he ran down the plough he had absolutely none of his gear left on him. Speaking to a “Lyttelton Times” reporter recently, Mr W. H E. Wanklyn, secretary of the Canterbury Jockey Club, said that Mr Dinnie’s complaint that racing clubs are still issuing licenses to bookmakers without making inquiries in regard to their character or their financial position, cannot apply to his club, which takee great care In this respect. No license is granted to a bookmaker who has not previously held one, he says, until close and searching investigation lias been made. As a matter of fact, several appHcnUoiis for the coming meeting wore "held up pending further investigation. The Cambria Park-bred colt Elyslnn has now fullv established his riglit to be classed as a’ first-class three-year-old, and his latest performance in winning the trinterbury Cup from a recognised top notcher In AM Red. puts the seal on his fame. In connection with the Canterbury Cup, It is a noteworthy fact that since ISS4 on only two occasions lias a horse older than a four-year-old won the event. Prime Warden winiring in IS9I. and laidy Zetland in 18»«. In that time three year-olds have been sue .-essful on 16 occasions, and four-year olds «m seven. The Auckland Trotting Club advertise the programme for their Summer Meeting, which Is fixed for December 28 and 31 and January 8. The programme is easily the best yet offered by the club, and only six out of the twenty four events ar«

fender the value of £IOO, and three of these are £75, and the other three, which are maiden events, have 4Osots attached to them. Nominations for all events close with the Secretary (Mr. C.. F. Mark) ou Friday, December 10, at 9 p.m.

The late Mr John Gunn, partner in the firm of theatrical entrepreneurs, Meynell end Gunn, had he lived, wquld have been a good winner over Aborigine and Prince tFoote, he having backed the double “two Cttps.” also the first-named straight out for £5OO. half of which bet was pair over rto his executors as the result of Aborigine’s dividing the Caulfield Cup with Blue Book. As Mr Gunn died in the interim separating the two Cups, the wager he had of 1000 to 2 Aborigine and Prince Foote, became, of course, void.

The two-year-old form at the C’.J.C. Spring Meeting has so far been of a very contradictory nature, and no youngster up to the present has succeeded in winning a double. Danube is entitled to first honours through winning the Welcome Stakes, but Koh-i-noor, the half-brother to Finery, by Royal Fusilier, put up a good performance in the Electric Plate in which he defeated a very high-class field of sprinters. War-Song, Downfall’s half-brother, and Saxifrage, both won races, but Formtoy has proved a disappointment, although he won the Juvenile Plate, and taken altogether the form is very complicated.

The Obligado gelding Ashby still retains his unbeaten certificate, and has now won three races on end. Ashby now takes rank •with Nonette a« the only two-year-olds that have won both the Avondale Stakes mid the A.R.C. Welcome Stakes. In the Musket Stakes on the second day, Ashby put up a good performance, for at the home ’turn he was fully five lengths away from the leaders, but finished like a racehorse, and won very easily at the finish. Considering ho had 8.13 in the saddle, Ashby’s win was full of merit, and if he goes on the right way between now and Christmas, will probably be equal to keeping the best of ’them busy in the Great Northern Foal Stakes.

The runner-up in the New Zealand Cup, (Roosevelt, was sold at auction in Auckland for 2Ogs as a t wo-year-old. There is a little •history attached to the sale of Roosevelt. At 'the time Mr J. Lynch. of Coromandel, ftiad two horses in work in charge of K. Heaton, Roosevelt and Coromandel. He decided on disposing of one, and offered •Roosevelt to his trainer. The latter agreed to give 25 gs for him if he did not fetch more at auction, and was in the yard when the ■cold was put up and knocked down for SOgs, but thought he had been bought in. ■lt transpired that Mr Lynch had forgotten, all about Heaton’s offer, and instructed the auctioneer to let him go -to the highest bidder. and A. Jackson secured a prize, and K. Heaton lost one.

L. Wilson, rider of the favourite, BobrL koft, said, when interviewed:—“There’s no excuse unless it was the slippery going. Everybody thinks I hauled him about too much, but at no time was he gal’oping kindly, and 1 was afraid he would knock toimself out if 1 let him go. He was climbing badly all the time, and the ground adeemed to give away under him at the fivefurlong post. It was necessary to give him tt cut with the stick, and when 1 did he nearly fell down. Then I got bold of his .bead and tried him that way, but it was jio good, as he was gone. He can’t stay, wnd that is the plain truth of the matter. Despite the sensational track-work, I was never confident about him, and after going Six furlongs to-day it was all up with him.’*

The defeat of Bobrikoff in the New ZeaJaud Cup will take rank as one of the sensations in connection with the event. Lady Lucy, the winner, is by Seaton Delavai. from Hilda. As a two-year-old, Lady Lucy did not run, but as a three-year-old she won rtwice out of nine starts, the Maiden Plate ait Marton in the spring, and the Egmont <’up last May. At the Wanganui Spring ■Meeting in September, Lady Lucy won the Higgle Handicap of a mile and a-quarter, finishing with a great burst of speed over the last furlong, and it was this victory that brought her into favour for the New Zealand Cup. which was the only event she was engaged in at the meeting. Hilda was .well on in years when she foaled Lady Lucy, ■which makes her second New Zealand Cup winner, the first being Fulmen. which deadheated with Ideal in 1900. while Heorthen, another of Hilda’s descendants, was runnerup to Downfall last year, so that the old daughter of Musket has a fine record in connection with the event.

Writing of the New Zealand Cup, •*Augur." of the “New Zealand Times,” Bays: ‘ Practically every mentor at headquarters looked upon the race as practically n foregone conclusion for Bobrikoff after to is great, track doings. Ami yet one is fully justified in saying that Downfall, and not {Bobrikoff, was after all Mr Lowry's trump card for the Cup, and the son of Finland was to be the pacemaker, the former doubtless being considered the more certain of seeing it right out. Assuming that (Luke Wilson rode to instruction's, practically no other conclusion but this can be arrived at. With 8.13 on his back, Bobrikoff was in front passing the stand, with •hatlf a mile gone, and only Merrivonia headed him from there up to five furlongs from 'home, where his stable companion, ’lh>wnfall. was taken to the front and IVobrikotf quickly retired, never to subsequently take any serious part n’t the business end of the proceedings. Double backers •nwl ’those who accepted -the short ante post price on offer about the black horse would have got badly left had the carefully concealed plans not cmne so badly undone.’* •‘Augur,” 1 am afraid, has got hold of the wrong end of the stick, for there is no doubt that Bobrikoff was solid') y supported toy this connections.

A representative of the “Dominion” interviewed Young, -the rider of Lady Lucy, and Wilson, the rider of Bobrikoff, after the New Zealand (’up. Young made the

following statement:—“l left the barrier first, but pulled her in behind, and was at the back of the main bunch, with only two horses behind me when the stand was passed. Across the top we were not interfered with, and had a good passage on the rails while passing some of the horses at the mile. She was going beautifully, and, without any effort, started passing the field at the half-mile. 1 was a bit anxious, mid gave her a kick-up in the straight. She was then about fifth, but when the mare saw the leaders she went after them on her own. and then I knew that I would just about catch what was in front of me. The cheers of the crowd were very distinct, and you can be quite sure that the mare tried hard for me. With about fifty' yards to go we caught Roosevelt, and I laughed at Price, who thought he had the race won. Yes, I’m proud that I won, but. my word, it was hard. I nearly fell when •carrying the saddle to the weighing machine, so stiff were my legs from kicking her along. She is a lazy mare to ride, but, when warmed up, is a great finisher. I can’t complain now about my bad luck last year, when Downfall just beat my mount, Heorthen. in the last stride. I did not get any presents except from the owner, and his present is always a good one when you win.”

The announcement in the Budget that the Government have decided to legislate an the direction of prohibiting proprietary racing, and the cutting down of the* present number of race fixtures, in the Dominion, will not cause any regret, except to those directly connected. For some time past little mushroom meetings have been springing up all over the country, the programmes for which have usually been passed by the metropolitan bodies without proper supervision. I have attended numbers of these gatherings, and have no hesitation in saying that there have been happenings that would put the boldest burglar to shame. Time after time it has been pointed out in these columns that the metropolitan body were neglecting their duty in not appointing an official to attend these outside fixtures, which are anything but a credit to racing. Some of them are well conducted, but others again are clearly only benefit gatherings, got up for a certain section of the community, and should be stamped out of existence. The extra taxation on the totalisator will press hard on some clubs, but will not affect others, and will be the means of preventing a lot of money being expended in works which are absolutely unnecessary. When the totalisator was introduced, it was principally with the object of providing stakes for the encouragement of the breeding of horses, but some of the authorities seem to have overlooked this point, and are expending a lot of money on items which could be done without, while not sufficient is given to forming tracks, etc., for the benefit of those training horses.

A.R.C. SPRING MEETING. The opening day's racing in connection with the Auckland Racing Club’s Spring Meeting took place on Saturday last. The weather was fine until just before the last race, when rain fell, but it was not heavy enough to cause any serious inconvenience. The attendance was slightly better than last year. During the close season a number of improvements have been effected, principally for the outside patrons, and these were greatly appreciated. The lawns and saddling paddock -looked splendid in their spring coating of grass, but the effect was somewhat spoiled by the flower beds, which contained for the most part pansies, which have not done well this season. During the afternoon the totalisators, under Messrs. H. 11. Hayr and Co. handled the sum of £10,403 10/, which is an increase of £997 10/ on the sum that was put through the machines last year, on the first day. In addition. 25 bookmakers were licensed, at a fee of £2O 10/ per man. The racing throughout the day was decidedly interesting, and Mr. Morse, the club’s handicapper, has no cause to complain of the results. Following are the results:— PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP of 125sovs. One mile. C. Thede’s ch m Urania (Salvadan— Cloud i. 4yrs, 7.2 (Conquest) 1 W. Gall’s b h Coromandel (Menschikoff — Golden Rose), 4yrs, 8.12 (Oliver) 2 A. Morgan’s b m All’s Well (Hotchkiss—Miss Annie), aged, 7.9 3 Also started: Seldom 9.2. Epsom Lass 8.7, Mi ch a do IT 8.0, Freevata 8.0. Zinnia 7.11, Master Crispin 7.8. Cyrona 7.3. Beach 4.1. Flying Soult 7.1. Cuirasimon 7.0, Monocle 7.0, Lloyds 7.0, Lady Jane 7.0, and Totika 7.0. There was a bit of delay at the post, and when the tapes lifted, Cuirasimon hung and lost a lot of ground. Seldom was quickest on his feet, and when they had gone a furlong he had a lead of two or three lengths from Urania and All’s Well, which were racing just clear of a close-bunched lot. headed by Coromandel. Seldom piloted the field along the back and across the top stretch, where Coromandel was on his quarters, and then came All’s Well, Urtfnia. Freevata, and Beach most prominent of the others. Turning for home. Coromandel and Seldom were in lino, and at the distance lhe former had a slight advantage, but a little further on Uranin and All’s Well put in their claims, end an interesting race was witnessed. Urania staying the longest, got the verdict by a little over a length from Coromandel, which was two and a-ha If lengths in front of All’s Well. Then in a bunch came Flying Soult. Lloyds, Seldom. Beach, Freevsta, and Cyrona. the last to finish being Master Crispin and Cuirasimon. Time, 1.43 3 5. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS of 55Osovs. One mile. R. J. Watt’s hr c Maori King. 3yr«, by Morri wee—- Indian Queen, 8.10 (Cross) 1 Douald McLeod’s br f Kakama. 3yrs, by Soult- Winsome. 8.5 (Decley) 2 Frank E. Ross’ br f Salute. 3yrs. by Soult — Lady Musket, 8.5 (J. Brady) 8

Also started: First Wairiki R.to, Royal Scotland 8.10, Hyperion 8.10, Spectre 8.7, Admiral Soult 8.7, Tetrazzini 8.5, Sea Elf 8.5. Kakama and Spectre were very troublesome at the post, and as usual in such cases the former got out with a fly. but was soon displaced by First Wairiki, which led the field along the back, follower by Spectre. Hyperion, Maori King, and Salute in that order. The last-named bad run into second place as they raced through the cutting, and as they set out for the run across the top stretch, was on terms with First Wairiki, and then came Spectre, Hyperion, Maori King. Sea Elf, and Kakama. At the home turn. Salute showed out with a length advantage of First Wairiki. which was just in front of Hyperion and Maori King. Spectre falling away beaten. At the distance Salute was being ridden hard to keep her position. and Maori King in the centre of the course, and Kakama on the outside challenging. A good race was witnessed, but Maori King always had a bit the best of it, eventually winning by half a length from Kakama. which was three-quarters of a length in front of Salute, with Sea Elf close up, fourth. First Wairiki was fifth and Spectre last. Time, 1.41 1-5. Maori King was favourite. WINNERS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS. Time, m. s. 1888— Hilda, by Musket 1 47fc 1889— Cissy, by Musket 1 45J 1890— Leolantis, by Leolinus 1 47| 1891— Brigand, by Brigadier 1 47 1892— Tit, by Leolinus 1 50 1893— St. Laura, by St. Leger.... 1 45 IF94—Forme, by Nordenfeldt.... 146 1895— Fabulist, by Fabulous 1 47 1896— St. Paul, by St. Leger 1 45 1897— St. Crispin, by St. Leger.. 1 50 1898— Explosion, by Cuirassier... 1 48 1899— La Gloria, by St. Leger.... 1 50 1900— Beddington, by Sea. Delavai 1 44 1901— Nonette. by Seaton Delavai 1 43J 1903—Wairiki. by Soult 1 46 1903 — Ropa, by St. Leger 1 42J 1904— Boris, by Stepniak 1 47 1-5 1905— Annette, by Soult 1 45 4-5 1906— Cambrian, by Cyrenian.... 1 41 1907— Dunborve, by Bluejacket.. 1 43 1-5 1908 — Aborigine, by Merriwee.... 1 40 1909 — Maori King, by Merriwee .. 1 41 1-5 WELCOME STAKES of 300sovs. Five furlongs. A. Morgan’s ck g Ashby, 2yrs, by Obligado—Tournament, 8.2 (Buchanan) .. 1 G. Dunuot’s b g Obsidian, 2yrs, 8.2 (Julian) 2 E. J. Wa’tt’s br f Winning Post, 2yrs, 8.0 (Cress) 3 Also started: Apellou, 8.5; Duma, 8.5; Goldfinder, 8.5; Echo, 8.2; Hamadryad, 8.0; Lady Weiterford, 8.0; Wee Olga, 8.0. Echo was first to move, but immediately gave way to Ashby and Obsidian, which set out to make the running, followed by Winning I’ost, Echo, and Lady Waterford. There was no change in the position till they reached ’the home turn, when Ashby showed out with ia length advantage of Obsidian, while, with the exception that Apellou improved his position, the places of the others were unchanged. In the run to the post. Ashby increased his advantage, and although Buchanan moved on him once, it was only to test the field, for the son of Obligado, striding along freely, won very easily by three lengths from Obsidian, which was two lengths in front of Winning Post, with Apelion a head away, fourth, and Then came Duma and Goldfinder. with Hamadryad last. Time, 1.2 3-5. Winning Post was favourite. MANUKAU HURDLE RACE of Kosovs, lx mile. H. Weal’s ch g Leo. aged, by Leolantis— Bracelet, 9.4 (How-a rd) 1 D. McKinnon’s b g Cymri, Gyrs, 9.9 (Deeley) 2 W. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, aged, 10.8 (Jones) 3 Also started: Ben Jonson lldO, Commander 10.2, Cavaliero 9.10, First Barrel 9.3, Dunborve 9.0. First Barrel was quickest to the first fence, which lie struck heavily, and came down. Cymri taking up the running, with Reservoir as his nearest attendant, but when the stand was reached Ben Jonson was in second position, and then came Reservoir, Commander, Leo. and Cavaliero, with Dunborve last. Going along the back, Ben Jousoa was on terms with Cymri, but lost a lot of ground at the fence at the sis furlong post. Cymri showing out with a couple of lengths’ advantage, while Reservoir was third, and r>eo next. At the halfmile post Ben Jonsou w r as again on terms with Cymri, Leo being just behind the pair. Turning for home, Leo headed Cymri, and, getting over the last fence, won easily by two lengths from Cymri. with Reservoir three lengths further back, third, just in frout of Dunborve. the last to finish being Cavaliero. Time, 3.21. Cymri was favourite. SHORTS HANDICAP of 175sovs. Five furlongs. A. E. Kelly’s br m Lady French, by Soult—Dauphin mare, aged, 8.5 (Deeley) 1 —. Dowson’s b m Jeu-a, by Cuirassier— Castorline, 4yrs, 7.5 (Brown) 2 R. W. Duder’s br g Devouport, by Soult —Anna, aged, 9.0 (Julian) 3 Also started: Loongaiva, 8.8; Turbine, 8.5; General Soult, 8.5; Mahinga, 8.0; Aimwell, 7.13; Sir Artegal, 7.12: Bally Shannon. 7.12; Necktie, 7.11; Tarina, 7.10; Hard Rock* *6.13; Mary Anne. 6.10. There was a tiresome delay at the post, but eventually Mr O’Connor seized a favourable opportunity, and dispatched them in beautiful line. Lady French was first to single herself out, and with Turbine set a merry pace across the top, with Hard Rock, Jena, and Bally Shannon following, and Mary Anne at the head of the others. Turbine was done with at the liome torn*, where Lady French had n. length advantage of Jena, with the others close up. At the distance Jena put In a strong challenge. and Devonnort, Bally Shannon, Mary Anne, and Necktie joining in a little further on, a great race ensued. Lady French staying long enough to win by

a head; Devonport, which flajshod very fast, was half a length away, third, then came Bally Shannon, Mary Anne, Necktie, and General Soult, all in a heap. The last to finish was Loougana. Time, 1.2 1-5. Turbine was favourite. CITY HANDICAP of 400sovs. One mile and a quarter. Geo. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, by Sotrft—Vieux Rose, 7.2 (Conquest).... 1 .• Williumson’s b g Akaraca, aged, 6.13 (Brown) 2 W. Davies* b m Te Aro-ha, aged, 7.13 (Buohanan) 3 Also started: Lochbuhie, 8.4; Coronettsd, 8.2; Sedition. 8.1; Advocate, 8.0; Tattoo, 7.12; Miss Winnie. 7.7: Wauchope, 7.4; Dr. Shimose, 6.12; Aristocrat, 6.10. Wmen they settled to their work. Miss Winnie was in charge, and showed the way out of the straight, followed by Loohbuie, Wauchope, Tattoo, Te Aroha. Akarana, Santa Rosa, Aristocrat, and Sedition, with Coronetted last. Miss Winnie had a couple of lengths’ advantage as they ran along Hie back, where Wauchope and Lochbuie were together, just in front of Tattoo, with. Santa Rosa, Te Aroha, and Akarana most pro’minent of the others. Racing across the top, Wauchope led Miss Winnie, Santa Rosa moving up third, while Te Aioha also improved her position. When they straightened up for the run to the post. Santa Rosa dashed into the lead, and successfully stalling off strong challenges, first by Te Aroha, and then by Akarana, finished up a winner by a length. Akarana just beat Te Aroha for second place. Then followed Advocate and Wauchope: the last to reach the post being Miss Winnie. Time, 2.9 1-5. The bracket, Te Aroha and Tattoo, was a slightly better favourite than Advocate and Santa Rosa. HOBSON HANDICAP of 125sovSt. Six furlongs. H. Kneebone’s blk g Wild West. 3yrS| by Soult—The Squaw, 8.2 (Deeley)... 1 W. C. Ring’s b g Hohungatahi. 4yrs, by Freedo-m—Blackwatch. 9.0 (Julian) . . 2 J. T»woh>iH’s b g Impulsive, 3yrs, by Soult—St. Edith, 7.12 (Cress) 3 Ailso started: Blue Garment, 8.5; Fleet Arrow, 8 3; Waiotahi, 8.2; Hard Rock, 8.2; Rimlock, 8.2; Mistime, 7.13; Rohepotae, 7.9; Aristos, 71; Tumutahi, 7.0; I’airawaatu, 7.0; Lady Dot, 7.0; Hoaugo, 7.0; Prophet, 7.0: Dazzling, 7.0; Scotch, 7.0; Stepsonicle, 7.0; Madam Soult, 7.0; and. Beu Battle, 7.0. Mistime and Ben Battle gave a let of trouble at the post, delaying the start for some time, and when the barrier lifted the field left the mark in straggling order, Hohungatahi being quickest to begin, and going through the cutting he had a length advantage of Hard Rock, Blue Garment, Impulsive, and Wild West, with the rest of the lie:d strung out. Hohungatahi was still t J he pilot as they crossed the top stretch and turned for home, with Wild West on his quarters, Impulsive being at the head of the others. At the distance. Wild West joined issue with Hohungatahi, while Impulsive also put in a claim, and after a short struggle Wild West gradually got the advantage, winding by half a length. Impulsive was a length away, third. Then came Fleet Arrow, Lady Dot, a'nd Blue 1 Garment, tlie last to finish being Ben Battle and Stepsonicle. Time, 1.16 2-a. FLYING HANDICAP, of 175sovs. Seven furlongs. J. B. Williamson’s ch m Carmania, by San Francisco —Campania, syrs, 7.1 (Brown) 1 W. Davies’ br m Maheno, by Soult — Lottie, syrs 7.11 (Ryan) 2 J. Roulaton’s br g Delegate, by Phoebus Apollo—Pretoria, aged, 7.8 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Dawn 9.0, Uranium 8.6, Wairaangu 8.1, Rauparaba 7.7, Rarata 7.6, Jewellery 7.5, and Azoff 6.12. It was just ten minutes past the advertised time when ’the barrier lifted, Mahcno being the quickest to begin, but when they settled down Carmania was the leader, with Uranium. Maheno. Rauparaba, and Rarata following in that order. There was very little change in the positions as they went through the cutting, but crossing* the top Maheno ran up to the leaders, and was lying second as they turned for home. In the run to the post. Maheno put in a determined challenge, bur was unable to make iany «i in pression on Carmania, which won easily by a little better than two lengths, with Delegate a similar distance away, third. Uranium was close up, fourth and then came Rarata, with Jewellery last. Time, 1.25 4-5. Maheno was favourite. SECOND DAY. The second day’s racing in connection with the A.R.C. spring meeting took place at Ellerslie yesterday. The weather was beautifully fine, and there was a very large •attendance. The tracks were in excellent order, and some fast times were recorded, notably in the Spring Handicap and the Birthday Handicap, the former being won by Maheno, which ran the mile in 1.40, and the latter by Advocate, which covered the mile and a-haif in 2.35 4-5. One noticeable feature about the management was that the advertised time of starting the races was much more closely adhered to, and the last event was got off well to time. As ou the opening day, the various officials get through their allotted tasks in a satisfactory, manner. Speculation was very brisk, and during the afternoon the staff of Messrs. H. H* Hayr and Co. bandied the sum of £14,770. which is an increase of £2536 10/ on last year, and makes an increase for -the two davs of £3534. In addition, 25 bookmakers Were licensed at a fee of £2O 10/ per man. Details of the racing:— SPRING HANDICAP of 175sovs. One mile. W. Davies’ br m Maheno, syrs, by Soult —Lottie, 8.1 (Buchanan) * Geo. Robinson’s blk h Santa Rosa, 4yrs, by Soult—Vieux Rose, 8.7 (Conquest) 1 W. C Ring’s b h Wauchope, syrs, by Freedom—Black Watch, 8.0 (Cress).. S Also started’: Lochbuie 9.0, Tattoo 8.% Bully 7.13, Carmania 7.10. The field raced in line for about half • furlong, then Wauchope singled himself

•at. cettSsg s eerry pace, had a break •f three lengths as they raced along the beck, with Car mania. Tattoo. Santa Roca, and Maheno following in that order, the last pair being Bully and Lochbuie. .Wauehope had increased his advantage to four lengths as they set out for the run across the top, but, instead of letting him run along, his rider went to sleep, and, when the mile and a-ha!f post was reached, Banta Rosa had caught him, the pair turning for home together, with Maheno at the head of the others. At the distance Santa Rosa had taken Wauchope’s measure, but at the lawn rails Buchanan brought Maheno along with a strong run, and, getting ou terms with Santa Rosa a hundred yards from the post, gradually drew out, and won by about a length. Wauehope was two lengths further back, third, and then followed Lochbuie, Tattoo, Carmania, and Bully. Time, 1.40. Maheno and Tattoo were bracketed on the machine. Wauehope was favourite. PENROSE HURDLE RACE ci I7ssovs. Two miles. W. Douglas’ br g Swagsman, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Problem, 10.12 (Julian).. 1 NV. S. Davidson’s eh g Reservoir, aged, by Jet d’Eau—Cartouche, 10.8 (Jones) 2 J. B. Williamson’s b g Irish, aged, by Eton—Asthore, 10.3 (O’Brien) 3 Also started: Shrapnel, 11. G; Cymri, 9.13; Commander. 9.13. Irish was first to break the line, and at the first fence was showing the way to Cymri, Shrapnel, Reservoir, Leo, and Swagsman, which were in that order, with Commander last. Passing the stand, Irish was still the pilot, a length clear of Cymri, and then came Shrapnel, Reservoir, Leo, Swagsman, and Commander. The field closed up as they laced along the back, but Irish had command until the fence at the mile and a-ha If post was reached, when Swagsmau and Reservoir were on terms, with Leo a length away. Swagsman was first to turn for home, Leo getting a nasty bump in making his run, which knocked him right back. Reservoir was Swagsman’s nearest attendant at the last fence. In the run home Reservoir threw out a strong challenge, but although he got within a length and a-half of the leader, it was only on sufferance, Swagsman winning easily by that margin. Irish was three lengths further back, third. Leo was fourth. Shrapnel last. Time 3.48 2-5. Reservoir was favourite. NORMANBY HANDICAP of 125sovs. Distance, seven furlongs. R. J. Matthews' b h Dr. Shimose. syrs, 8.3 4Brady 1 AV. Gall’s b h Coromandel, 4yrs, 9.1 (Oliver) 2 A. H. Taylor’s br m Zinnia, 4yrs, 7.10 (McMillan) 3 Also started: Seldom 9.1. Sea Elf 8.2, Waiotahi 7.13. Impulsive 7.13, Mistime 7.10, AH's Well 7.9, Regain 7.5, Prime Leo 7.1, Monsieur Soult 7.0, Monocle G. 12, Lady Jarre 6.12, Scotch 6.12. The barrier lifted to an even start. Sea Elf being first to move, followed by Impulsive, Regain, and Coromandel, the last to leave the mark being Seldom. Sea Elf and Impulsive made the running across the top, just clear of Zinnia, Regain, and Coromandel, with Dr. Shimose most prominent of the others. There was practically no change in the positions until they straightened up for the run to the post, when Dr. Shimose shot out, and, finishing up his task in good style, stalled off challenges, first by Zinnia and then by Coromandel, and won by a length and a-half, Coromandel just beating Zinnia for second honours. Sea Elf was fourth, the last pair being Seldom and Lady Jane. Time, 1.29. All's Well was favourite. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP of 500sovs; distance, one mile and a-half. J. C. Colbeck’s b h Advocate, 5 years, 7.13 (Deeley) 1 Mrs Leonard’s blk h Walmangu, 4yrs, 7.6 (Conquest) 2 P. J. Delaney’s b g Aristocrat, 6,11 (R. W. Brown) 3 Also started: Ngapuka 9.0, Coronetted 8.1, Sedition 8.0, Te Aroha 8.0, Akarana 7.4, Delegate 7.3, The field raced in line for nearly a furlong, when Te Aroha showed in front, but was immediately steadied, Aristocrat taking up the running, and showing the way past the stand, to Akarana, Walmangu,’ Delegate, Ngapuka, Coronetted, Te Aroha, Advocate, ami Sedition. In this order they left the straight. Aristocrat had drawn out four lengths clear of the field as they entered the back stretch, Akarana and WaiTnangu being second, and then came Coronetted. The last-named improved his position at the cutting, and as they passed the four furlong post was alongside Waimangu and Aristocrat, the trio racing abreast, with Akarana next, and Advocate making a forward move, the last pair being Ngapuka and Sedition. Entering the straight Waimangu had a slight advantage of Coronetted, the latter falling away beaten. When it came to actual lacing, Advocate put in a run on the outside. At the distance, Advocate got an terms with Waimangu, and gradually wearing him down, won by a length and flhalf, Waimangu beating Aristocrat by two lengths for second honours. Then came Akarana, Te Aroha, Delegate, Sedition, and Coronetted, the last to finish being Ngauka. Time 2.35 4-5. Akarana was favourite. Musket stakes handicap of 200 so vs. Four furlongs. M. McLean’s ch g Ashby. 2yrs, by Obllgada—Tournament, 8.13 (Buchanan).. 1 Punnet’s b g Obsidian. 2yrs, by Obbgado—Peace, 8.6 (Julian) 2 JC- J. Watts* br f Winning I*ost. 2yrs, by Merriwee—Victoria Cross, 8.1 (Cress) 3 Also started: Doughbov, 7.12; Goldfinder, 7.8; Merrijee, 7.8; Vivace, 7.4; Silver Heels, 7.3; Lady Waterford, 7.0; Princess Soult, 7.0; Wee Olgn, 7.0. Doughboy gave a bit of trouble at the post, but eventually Mr O’Connor blindfold, ed him, and the barrier went np to a fairly even start. Obsidian Jumped into his stride Very quickly, and soon had daylight between Maw’l and the rest of the field, Winning

Tost being second, while Ashby was slow to move. Turning for home, Obsidian had a couple of lengths advantage of Winning Poet, and then, a couple of lengths further back, came Ashby, with Vivace, at the head of a closely bunched lot. At the distance Ashby came through, and. quickly settling the leaders, won comfortably by two lengths from Obsidian, which beat Winning Post by a head for second honours. Princess Soult was fourth, and Dough Boy last. Time, oOs. Ashby was favourite. ONEHLNGA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of JOOsovs. About three miles. K. MeMiken’s b g Le Beau, aged, by Leolantis — Belle, 11.1 (Jones) .... 1 J. B. Harris’ br g Cavaleiro, aged, 9.11 (Howard) o F. Seceombe’s ch g First Barrel, 6yrs, 9.12 (Julian) 3 Also* started: Loch Fyne 11.10, Pierre 10.0, Red McGregor 9.12, Laddie 9.8, Good Faith 9.8, Coch-y-Bandhu 9.7. Good Faith showed the way over the water, followed by Coch-y-Boudhu, the latter interfering with Loch Fyne and bringing him down, and then came Cavaliero, Le Beau, Laddie, Red McGregor, Pierre, and First Barrell. Ascending the hill the first time, Good Faith was the pilot, with Le Beau as his nearest attendant, and (’avaliero at the head of the others. Le Beau took charge at the top of the hill, and came down to the double with a good lead from Good Faith, Pierre, First Batrel, and Red McGregor. Le Beau was still in command as they Jumped the sod wall, where Cocii-y-Bondhu lost his rider, but as they went up the hili the last time, First Barrell was on terms, the pair racing through the plantation, where Red McGregor ran up third. . The first fence on the top of the hill proved fatal to the last-named Cavaliero then taking third position. Le Beau had First Barrell beaten when they reached the straight, and easily holding his own in the run home, won pulling up, by three lengths from Cavaliero, which outstayed First Barrel and beat him four lengths for second honours. Pierre was fourth, the only others to finish being Good Faith and Laddie. Time 6.20. First Barrel was favourite. MAIDEN PLATE of 125eovs. One mile and a quarter. W. J. Brown’s br g Regain, 4yrs, by Re-gel—Nikau, 7.3 (Conquest) 1 D. McKinnon's br g Rimlock, 4yrs, 7.10 (F. Cress) 2 J. McKenzie's br c Beach, 3yrs, 7.6 (Brady) 3 Also started: Continuance, 8.6; Urania 7.12; Michaeloff, 7.10; Freevata, 7.10; Rohepotae, 7.5; Flying Soult. 6.12; Spectre, 7.0; Royal Scotland, 6.13; Lloyd's, 7.0; Totika. 7.0. The field were bunched for some distance. Rimlock being first to show out, and he led the way out of the straight, with Michaeloff and Beach as his nearest attendants. Racing along the back, Michaeloff and Rimlock. were in close company, and then came Beach and Regain, with Spectre at the head of the others. There was practically no change in the positions as they crossed the top stretch, but turning for home Michaeloff fell away beaten, while Regain. Beach, and Freevata improved their places. Ai the distance Regain challenged, and he and Kim leek fought out a desperate finish, Conquest outriding Cress, and landing Regain a winner by a length. Beach was two lengths away, third, just in front of Freevata, and then came Rohepotae, with Totika iast. Time, 2.10 4-5. Urania was favourite. EPSOM HANDICAP of 175sovs. Six furlongs. F. E. Ross' br f Salute, 3yrs, by Soult— Lady Musket, 8.2 (P. Brady) 1 T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, 4yrs, 7.9 (C. Brown) 2 R. Millett’s br c Hyperion, 3yrs, 7.1 (Accola) 3 Also started: Tamainupo, 8.13; Dogger Bank, 8.11: Turbine, 7.10; Bally Shannon, 7.8; Jena, 7.7; Aim well, 7.6; Admiral Soult, 6.10. The barrier flew up to a beautiful start, the colours of Salute being first prominent, but when they were fairly on their journey, Turbine was in charge, and then came Salute and Tamainupo, with Jena next. Turbine sti.ll had command when they turned for home, but when fairly in a line for the post, Salute ran to the front, and easily holding her own in the concluding stages, won by a length from Sir Artegal, which finished fast, and gained seconKl honours by two lengths from Hyperion. Admiral Soult was fourth, then came Turbine, the last to finish being Bally Shannon Itml Aimwell. Time, 1.15 3-5. Tamainupo was favourite. CONCLUDING DAY. The concluding day’s racing In connection with the A.R.C. spring meeting took place at Ellerslie on Saturday last, when there was more than an average attendance. Although slight rain fell it was more for heat, and the racing was got through without inconvenience, while the track was not affected, and was in good order. Tue delays at the post so noticeable on the first, lay were again in evidence, and the matter is one that ought to be rectified. Considering a start is made at 12 o’clock with the racing, it is ridiculous that eight races should take just on six hours to run off; but that is what prevails at present. Speculation was very brisk during the afternoon, the staff of Messrs 11. 11. Ha yr and Co. handling the sum of £12,340 16/, which is an increase of £2085 on last year, and makes a grand total for the meeting of £37,514. as against £31.894 10/ last year, -an increase of £5619 10/. In addition twenty-two bookmakers were licensed, the fees from this source totalling £451. making £1476 for the gathering, as against £943 twelve mouths ago. HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. About three miles. 11. G. Dingles gr g Hina, Gyrs. by Cuirassier—Rainbow, 10.12 (Mr Dingle) .... 1 11. Weal’s ch g Westerley, syrs, 11.3 (Mr Pollard) • 2 H. T. Gorrie's b g Potiki, aged, 11.4 (Mr Gorrle) 3

Also started: Rua 12.3, Laddie 11.3. The Abbott 10.9, Warden 10.9. Cutler 10.7, Coch y Bondhu 10.7, Pleiades 10.7. When the water was reached, Rua. Pleiades, and Hina were in a bunch, and then came The Abbott, Potiki, Westerley, Cutler, Warden, and Laddie in that order, Cdch-yHtondhu slopping, and taking no further part in the race. Ascending the hill the first time Potiki and Hina were together, just clear of Rua, with Pleiades, Westerley, and Laddie most prominent of the others. At the double there was very little to choose between Pleiades, Westerley, Rua, Potiki, and Hina, while Laddie had improved his position. Ascending the hill the last time. Laddie was with the leaders, and at the top, where Pleiades fell, had taken charge. Hina was within a length of Laddie as they jumped the wall into the straight, which brought Rua down, and the pair raced to the last fence together. Laddie struck hard, and dislodged his rider. Cutler's rider coming off at the same obstacle, and Hina was left to go on to win easily by six lengths from Westerley, which beat Potiki three lengths for second honours. Time, 6.33. Rua was favourite. WYNYARD HANDICAP of 175sovs. Distance, seven furlongs. T. A. Williams’ ch g Sir Artegal, 4yrs, 7.12 (C. Brown) 1 R. Hannon's ch m Miss Winnie, aged, 8.6 (Brady) 2 J. B. Williamson’s ch m Carmiua, syrs, 7.9 (McMillan) 3 Also started: Jewellery 7.3. Mistime 6.12. From a good start, the field, with the exception of Mistime, raced in a bunch till the cutting was reached, when Carmania showed out, and acted as pilot across the top, followed by Jewellery, Sir Artegal, and Mistime, in that order, with Miss Winnie last. Carmania still had charge when the home turn was reached, but when fairly in a line for the post, Sir Artegal shot into the lead, and appeared to be winning easily, but a little further ou Miss Winnie came with a late run, and Sir Artegal had to be hard ridden to win by a length. Carmania was two lengths away, third, and then came Jewellery, with Mistime last. Time, 1.28 2-5. Sir Artegal was favourite. After the race the stewards expressed themselves dissatisfied with the running of Miss Winnie, and, after hearing the statements of the trainer and rider, administered a severe caution. MAIDEN HURDLES HANDICAP of 125 sovs. Distance, one and a-half miles. George Dunnet’s b g Dunborve, syrs, 9.3 (Julian) R. Hannon’s br g Master Paul, 6yrs, 9.7 (Brady) 2 H. C. Tonks’ b g Castadrift, 9.0 (Percival) 3 Also started: Landlock 9.12, Eblis 9.12. Tui Cakobau 9.6, Dogger Bank 9.6, First Barrel 9.5, Laminator 9.5, King 9.0, Totika 9.0, St. Maria 9.0, and Censure 9.0. Master Paul was quickest to the first fence, but passing the stand Dogger Bank had charge, with St. Maria, Master Paul, Castadrift, Tui Cakobau. King, Dunborve, Totika and Luminator, First Barrel, Eblis, and Censure following in that order. Going along the back, St. Maria was showing the way, two lengths clear of Dogger Bank, after which came Master Paul and King, •with Dunborve most prominent of the others. Master Paul had run into the lead when they crossed the top stretch. Dunborve being in second position, and then came King, with Castadrift making a forward move. At the last fence Master Paul was stibl the pilot, but in the run home Dunborve caught and passed him. eventually wining by two lengths; Master Paul just lasting long enough to gain second honours by half a length. King was fourth, just in front of Tui Cakobau. Time, 2.52. Dunborve was favourite. St. Maria and Landlock fell, but their riders escaped without injury. PARNELL HANDICAP of Kosovs. Distance, six furlongs. Frank E. Ross’ br g Salute, 3yrs, S.ll (Brady) 1 Walter and Hughes* b h General Soult, 4yrs, 7.10 (R. E. Brown) 2 D. Tye’s b m Necktie, syrs, 7.5 (Conquest) 3 Also ran: Kakama 8.5, Turbine 7.6, Seldom The start was a very bad one, Turbine being left, Kakama losing several lengths, while Salute got a break. Crossing the top stretch. Salute had a length advantage of General Soult, which had Necktie on his quarters, with Kakama, which had made up her ground very quickly, next, ami Seldom following, while Turbine was a long way in the rear. There was practically no change in the position when they turne<l for home, and although Genera! Soult, Necktie, and Kakama all put in strong challenges, in the run to the post, they could make no impresion on the leader, Salute winning very easily by a length from General Soult, which beat Necktie half-a-lemrth for second honours, with Kakama right up, fourth. Time. 1.15 2-5. Kakama was favourite. ASCOT HANDICAP of 325sovs. Distance IJ mile. Mis Lennard’s blk h Waimangu, 4yrs, 7.12) Porter) 1 W. Gall’s b h Coromandel, 4yrs, 7.4 (Oliver) 2 J. MuNicuoll's ch g Tattoo, syrs, 7.10 (Meredith) 3 Also started: Ngapuka 9.0, Lochbuie 8.1, Te Aroha 8.0. Maheno 7.7, Santa Rosa 7.13, Uranium 7.13, Akarana 7.4, Aristocrat 7.0, Michaeloff 6.7, Spectre 6.7, ami Roehepotae 6.7. There was a long delay at the post, but when the barrier lifted, it was to a beautiful start, the field leaving the mark together. Coromandel was first to break the line, but going out ot the straight. Tattoo took charge, his nearest attendants being Coromandel and Uranium, with Walmangu and Santa Rosa next. Then came Spectre. Maheno, and Rohepotae. with Te Aroha last. Tattoo had a couple of lengths advantage as they raced along the back, where his nearest attendants were Waininngu, (’oromandel. Santa Rosa. ami Michaeloff. with Akarana and Spectre at the head of’ u closely bunched field. Tbeie

was practically no change in the positions as they crowed the top stretch, but at the home turn, the field were ail within striking distance. Tattoo still maintained bis advantage when the distance win rear het I, and looked to have the race In hand, but a little further ou, Waimangu. on the outside, and Coromandel on rhe inside, challenged, and a great race home resulted, Waimangu snatching victory by a neck from Coromandel, which tn turn was a head in flout of Tattoo. Aristocrat was fourth, and then came Ngapuka. Maheno. Akarana, Te Aroha. Uranium, Michaeloff, and Spectre, the last to finish being Rohepotae. Time 2.9 2-5. Waimangu and Santa Rosa, which were bracketed on the ma chine, were favourites. JUN ENILE HANDICAP of 125sovs, Four furlongs. Geo. Dunnet’s b g Obsidian, 2yrs, by Obligado — Peace, 8.8 (Julian) 1 F. J. Maeinanemin's br c Apelion. 2 yrs, 7.13 (Ryan), and G. Mill's blk f Lady Waterford, 2yrs. 6.13 (Cress), dead heat 2 Also started: Hamadryad 7.13 e Doughboy <9, His Highness 7.7. Domino’ 7.7, Goldfinder 7.4, Merrigee 7.4. Royal Seaton 7.3, Monolope 7.2, Sea Slave 7.2, Miss Ada 7.2, Vivace 7.1, Princess Soult 6.13. Doughboy gave a lot of trouble at the post, delaying the start considerably, and Mr O’Connor kept the field waiting for him to come up, with the result that when the barrier lifted, the field left the mark in Indian file. Obsidian was quickest on his feet, and soon had a break on the field, of which the most prominent wore Lady NVateiford and Princess Soult. Obsidian still maintained bis position as they turned for home, and was never seriously threatened, winning by a length and a-half from Apollon and Lady Waterford, the firstnamed of which came with a great run from a long way back, and made a dean heat of it for second honours. Goldffnder was fourth and Hamadryad fifth, the last to pass the winning post being Miss Ada. Time 50s. Apollon was favourite. GORDON HANDICAP of 125sovs. Five furlongs. 11. Kneebone’s blk g Wild West, 3yrs, by Soult — The Squaw, 8.12 (Deeley) V J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, 3yrs, 8.1 (Ryan) 2 NX. S. Davidson's ch f Dazzling, 3yrs, (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Admiral Soult 8.6, Blue Garment 8.3, Miss Advance 8.3, Fleet Arrow 8.0, Hard Rock 7.12, All’s Well 7.7, Tumatahi 7.0, Lady Doon 7.0, Soultoria 7.0, Lady Dot 7.0, Aristos 7.0, Aoroa 7.0, Scotch 7.0, Madam Soult 7.0, Rob the Ranter 7.0. The big field was despatched to an even start, and for over a furlong it was hard to pick the leading division. Blue Garment and Lady Dot were most prominent as they passed the mile and a-half post, with NN ild West at the bead of the others, which, were in a bunch. At the distance, Blue Garment and Lady Dot were still in command of affairs, but Wild West putting in a claim, quickly settled them, and looked like winning easily until Sea Elf came through and challenged the leader, Wild West, having to be hard ridden to win by half a-lengtli. Dazzling was a length further back third, just in front of a closely Bunched lot, comprised of Blue Garment, Fleet Arrow, Alls Well, and lardy Dot, the last to_ finish being Rob the Ranter, .rime 1.2 3-5. Wild West was favourite. WELTER HANDICAP of 175sovs. One mile. W. C. Ring s b r Wane-hope, syrs, by Freedom-Black Watch, 9.2 (Julian) .. 1 F. Stenning’s b in Epsom Lass, syrs, 8.0 (Greenwood) —. Burgess’ b g Freevata, 6yrs, 8.0 (Ryan) 3 Also started: Dawn 10.2, Delegate 8.12, Bully 5.9, Rauparaba 8.6, Dr. Shimose 8.5, Celtic 8.5, t'ontinuance 8.1, Azoff 8.0. The start was a very ragged one, Delegate being left altogether, while Freevata lost a lot of ground. Azoff. Wauehope, and Continuance raced abreast 'till they passed the six-furlong post, whore Wauehope showed our, and piloted the field through the cutting and across the top stretch, with Azoff ami Continuance following, and then came Dawn, Dr. Shimose. and Epsom Lass. Wauehope still had charge as ‘they turned for homo, and, easily holding his own in the run to th<» post, won by a little over a length from Epsom Lass, which beat Freevata two lengths for second honours. Dr. Shimose was fourth, and Bully last. Time, 1.49 4-5. Dr. Shimose was favourite. 4* 4* 4* C.J.C. SPRING MEETING, CUP DAY. CIIRIST( ’ lIU R Cll. Sa turd:i y. The Canterbury Jockey Club is usually very fortunate for New Zealand Cup day, but yesterday good fortune deserted it. The weather piomised line in the early morning, but a thunderstorm arrived before the racing commenced, and the th>-t two races ■were run in the rain. The weather eleared. but i.eforc the Stewards’ Uamlicap was run clouds again banked up. and the day’s •racing ended in a healthy downpour. Under tin* <’ii’<’iiinsiamcs it was very dificult •to distinguish the horses in the lust two races. The attendance was very good, including Lord Plunket and party. Generally the racing was very interesting, though the Stewards’ Handicap was marred by an accident, which brought North-east, Sweet Angelos, and Daybeam to grief. The last named bad his leg broken, and bad to be destroyed. S. Reid, the rider of Northeast, had bis collarbone broken. War Song fell in the Welcome Stakes, and C. Jenkins was too badly shaken to bp able to ride Qip*y Belie* in tin* Stewards’ Handl cap. The totalisator investments amounted to C 24.913. as against £22,956 last, year, while 15 bookmakers were licensed insida and 42 outside. The resuita are:—

Bpring Hurdles of 250 sovs, two miles.— Blaney, 10.4, 1; Xavier, 10.1, 2; Southern Gross, 10.3, 3. All started. Slaney was in front all t he way, and after a punishing ilinisdi won by two lengths, with Southern •Cross four lengths away. Wliatakura fell. Time, 3.46. Maiden Plate o f 300 sovs, 1 mile. — Taskmaster, 7.7, 1; Tawhaki, 7.7, 2; Rist or I, 7.7, 3; All nan. Won easily by four lengths. Time, 1.43. ICICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs. One mile. Bir George Clifford’s b c Kilwinning, 3yrs. by Klicberan —Success, 9.4 (F. K. Jones) 1 Mr Liskirk’s b g King Post, syrs, 9.3 (11. Cairns) 2 G. D. Greenwood’s b in Miss Mischief, Gyrs, 9.8 (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: Elysian, 10.7; Aborbrothock, 10.6; Dlabolo 10.5; Effort. 9.11; Rose (Noble, 9.9; Swimming Belt 9.6; Diamond Star, 9.6; Flingot 9.3; Dabchick, 9.2; Cymbi--form, 8.13; Guianforte, 8.11; Gohl Braid, 8.6; Monkey Puzzle, 8.0; Aema, 8.0; Alsy 8.0. Kilwinning and Miss Mischief were quickest away, and they led round the top •turn, Dabchick, Aberbrothock, Swimming Belt, and Elysian being at the head of the others. In the straight a great race ensued, Kilwinning stalling off a late run by King Bost, and winning by half-a-leugth. Threequarters of a length separated King Post end Miss Mischief. Aberbrothock was another half length further back, with Rose •“Noble, Elysian, and S.wiinming Belt close together. Time, 1.43 2-5. NEW ZEALAND (’UP of 2000SOVS. Two miles. V. Tilley’s b m Lady Lucy, 4yrs. by Seaton Delaval—Hilda, 7.1, including 51b penalty (R. Young) 1 'A. Jackson’s b h Roosevelt, 4yrs, 7.9 (H. Price) 2 A. and W. Robertson’s oh g Sir Prize, 6y rs, 7.9 (Coleman) 3 'Also started: All Red. 9.5 (including 11b penalty); Bobrikoff, 8.13; Downfall, 8.6; Husbandman, 8.8; Bollin. 7.10; Prim, 7.9; iSandstream 7.7 (Including 101 b penalty); Grand Slam, 7.2; Field Gun, 6.10; Tikitere, 6.8; Istwn Rose, 6.7; Merrivonia, 6.7; Boutade, 6.7. 1 Once Into the course proper Bobrikoff •nd Grand Slain were leading, but at the stand Merrivonia took charge, and she showed the way out of the straight, just clear of Bobrikoff, Downfall. Sandstream, and Grand Slam, with Sir Prize and Lawn .(Rose bringing up the rear. Merrivonia was first into the back straight, and at the mile post she was followed by Bobrikoff, Downfall, Sandstream, Field Gun, Roosevelt, and Lady Lucy, with All Red handy. Half-way round the far turn Downfall had drawn to the front, and >he entered the straight well clear of Merrivonia, Bobrikoff, Sandstream, (Roosevelt, Lady Lucy, and Field Gun, while All Red was moving up. Coming to the outer enclosure Roosevelt, Field Gun, and Lady Lucy closed on Downfall, who st once stopped. Within the distance Lady Lucy drew clear, and won a good race by • length and a-haif from Roosevelt, who iiros half-a-length in front of Sir Prize. Then came Field Gun, followed by Downfall, fawn Rose, All Red, Bobrikoff, and Merrivdnia, with Grand Slam last. Time, 3.28 WINNERS OF THE N.Z. CUP. Time. m. s. 1883— Mr D. O’Brien’s Tasman, 8.9.. 336 1884 — Mr W. Robinson’s Vanguard, / 8.9 3 49J 1885 —Mr J. Pilbrpw’s Fusilade, 6.7 3 37} 1886— Mr R. Mason’s Spade Guinea, 6.10 3 321 1887— Mr G. G. Stead’s Lochiel, 7.12 3 34} 1888— Mr P. Butler’s Manton, 6.10.. 3 314 1889— Mr S. Gollan’s Tirailleur. 6,8.. 3 344 1890— Mr J. Brett’s Wolverine, 3.11.. 3 38} 1891 — Mr T. Hungerford’s British Lion, 6.11 3 34J K4)2—Mr L. D. Nathan's St. Hippo, • 7.8 3 30} >B93—Mr W. Douglas’ Rosefeldt, 7.7 3 29} >B94—Mr S. Bradley’s Impulse, 7.9.. 3 30} 5895 —Mr 11. Craig's Euroclydon, 7.0 3 31} 1896 — Mr M. Hobbs’ Lady Zetland, 8.9 3 301 1897— Mr S. McGuinness’ Waiuku, 8.6 3 30$ 1898 — Mr S. 11. Gollan’s Tirant d’Eau, 7.7 3 29 1899— Major George’s Seahorse. 7.8. . 3 34} 1900— Mr J. Boreland’s Fulmen, 7.13, and the lion. J. D. Ormond’s Ideal. 7.7 . 3 291 1901 — Mr D. Gordon’s Tortulla, 8.2.. 3 35 1902 —Mr B. T. Bennett's Halberdier, 8.1 3 33i 1903— Mr A. Moss’ Canteen, 7.11 3 274 1904— Mr G. G. Stead’s Grand Rapi 1 ids, 8.5 3 31} 1905— Mr G. G. Stead’s Noctuiform, 7.6 ..3 29J 1906 -Mr R. Shore’s Star Rose, 6.7 .. 3.29 1907— Mr F. Preston’s Frisco, 7.2.. 3.28} 1908— Mr T. H. Lowry’s Downfall. 7.8 3.28 J 1909 Mr F. Tilley’s Lady Lucy, 7.1 3.28} [WELCOME STAKES of lOOOsovs. For two- ?• year-olds. Four furlongs. G D. Green-wood’s b c Danube, by Martian—Neva, 8.5 (R. Hatch) 1 iSir George Clifford’s b f Madam Mailcap, 8.0 (F. E. Jones) 2 fl’. 11. Lowry’s b c Kohinoor, 8.5 (Wil•on) 3 Also started: Formby, 9.0; Formeden, 6.5; Sunburn, 8.5; Crown Derby, 8.5; War Wong. 8.5; King Soult, 8.5; Master 8.5; Antoinette, 8.0; Martyre, 8.0; Sea Eagle, 8.0. •: At tiho end of the first furlong Sunburn JWas just clear of Kohinoor and Formby, (while War Song fell. ♦When, the course proper was reached Kohinoor and Formby had Sunburn’s measure, but at the distance (Danube aml Madam Madcap appeared on the scene, and Danube lasted long enough. *tv win by a nock from Madam Madcap, with JCohlnoor the same distance away, third. Formby was fourth. Time, 48 45*.

LADIES’ PURSE of 130sovs. One mile. I. Westerman's b g Montreal. 4yrs, by Obiigado—Roseguard, 10.8 (Mr Wood) 1 N. Bertram’s eh m- Inchbonny, 4yrs, 10.11 (Mr 11. Nurse) 2 T. Sheenau’s oh m Farleygrove, 10.9 (Mr Selby) 3 Also started: First Gun, 12.0; Equivocate. 10.8; Narrangarie, 10.0; Ratepayer, 10.0; Shillelagh. 10.0. Montreal soon ran to the front, and won comfortably by two lengths and a-half, with Farleygrove a length away, third. Time, 1.46 3 5. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of 1250sovs. Six furlongs. F. Hall’s br ni Gold Lace, 4yrs, by Gold Reef—Kahuwai, 8.4 (W. Ryan) 1 A. Barclay’s b g Penates, syrs, 9.4 (Pritchard) 2 M. Melrose's br m Truganin. s , syrs, 6.10 (Bennett) 3 Also started: North-east, 8.4; Nautiform, 8.2; Gipsy Belle 7.10; Federal, 7.7; Sweet Angel us, 7.5: Daybeam. 7.4; Ilarita, 7.4; Chanteuse. 7.3; Ormulu, 6.13; Kilindini. 6.12 (carried 7.3); Mundic. 6.10 (carried 6.12); Passion, 6.9; Wet Day, 6.7 (carried 6.9); Herrafa, 6.7. From a. good start North-east showed momentarily in front, but was quickly passed by Gold Lace. who. with Gipsy Belle, Federal, and North-east in attendance, carried on t»he running. Four furlongs from home there was a scramble between Sweet Angelas, Daybeam, and North-east, with the result that the last-named turned a somersault over the rails and the other two fell, Daybeam breaking his off foreleg. Gold Lace turned into the straight with a clear advantage, and. though Penates put in a fine run from the distance, he suffered defeat by two lengths. Truganlni was two lengths further away, third, with Ilarita fourth. Federal fifth, and Kilindini sixth. Time, 1.15 1-5. THE SHORTS of 150sovs. Weight, 7.7. Five furlongs. T. H. White’s b g The Seer, aged, by Turquoise—Vision (McCombe) 1 W. Watson’s b h Cerise and Blue, aged (R. King) 2 Mr J. Grainger’s br f Pronoun, syrs (Emmerson) 3 Also started: Love Wisely, De Witte, Mania, Heirloom, Alexis. The Seer won comfortably by a length. Time, 1.4 3-5. DERBY DAY. CHRISTCHURCH, Monday. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Metropolitan meeting was con-tinned at Riccarton today, in weather that was a decided improvement on that of Saturday. The day was fine and warm, and the course was in. capital order, and the attendance good. The racin-g throughout was very interesting, and, with good fields, speculation was brisk, the totalisator investments amounting to £23,012, as compared with £22,134 the saime day last year. There were three spills in the Hurdle Race, but none of the jockeys were seriously hurt. Elysian was made a very hot favourite for the Derby, and his win natura'lly was very nopul'ar. There w’as considerable bumping during the race, and H. Gray (Elysian's rider) was reprimanded by the stewards. <•110 following are the details of the racing:— Middleton Iluidles. — Southern Cross, 10.7. 1; Xavier, 10.12, 2; Whatakiira, 10.11, 3. All started. Slaney, Belario, and Waipunehu fell. Southern Cross won easily by eight lengths, with two lengths between second and third. Time 3.21. Criterion Handicap of 500sovs, 7 furlongs. — Kilindini, 7.0, 1; Nautiform, 8.3. 2; Penates, 9.9, 3. Al! started. Kilindini made all the running, and just lasted long enough to beat Nautiform by a head, Penates a length away. Time 1.28. EPSOM HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 30Osovs. Six furlongs. Mr Farber’s ch g Balaclava, syrs, by Stepniak—lrene, 8.11 (11. Cairns) 1 H. Portland’s b g Valdimar, 4yrs, 8.7 (F. Douglas) 2 G. D. Greenwood’s b f Perle d’Or, 3yrs, 8.9 (R. Hatch) 3 Also started: Czar Kolohol, 10.9; St. Bill, 10.2; Sea King, 9.9; Nyiland, 9.7; Dolce. 9.2; Passion, 8.13; Sw’imming Belt. 8.13; White Cockade, 8.12; Fasnakyle, 8.11; Zetland, 8.7; Dreadless, 8.5; Gunboat, 8.5; Inchbonny, 8.0; Marengo, 8.0. At the distance Valdimar took charge, but Balaclava then put in his claim, and won by a length and a half, with Perle d’Or the same distance away, third. Then came iSw*iminiiug Belt and Czar Kolohol. Time, I. 2-5. DERBY STAKES of lOOOsovs. For tnree-year-olds. One mile and a half. Mesda-mes Foss and Steuart’s br e Elysian, by Somlt —Dreamland, 8.10 (11. Gray) 1 H. Gaisford’s b-c Tawhaki. 8.10 (Telford) 2 Sir George Clifford’s br c Taskmaster, 8.10 (F. E. Jones) ; 3 Also started: Guianforte, 8.10; Cronstadt, 8.10; Kilwinning, 8.10; St. Felix, 8.10. Elysian and Taw r haki were the first to show’ put, but the former was soon steadied. Going round the back Kilwinning was in ■the lead, with Taw’haki next. Rounding the top turn Kilwinning dropped back, and Taskmaster ran up into second place, with Elysian next. When the straight was reached Elysian soon had Taskmaster’s measure, and then caught Taw’haki, winning in good style by two lengths. Taskmaster was a similar distance further back, third, with Guianforte a head away, fourth. Time, 2.39. WINNERS OF THE C.J.C. DERBY. Time. m. s. 1880— R. Campbell’s Sir Modred.. 2 43 1881— H. Westmucolt’s The Dauphin 2 44 1882— W. Robinson's Cheviot..... 2 45} 1883— W. Robinson’s Oudeis.. 2 41} 1884 —H. Redwood’s Black, Rose.. 254 1885— W. Reeves’ Stony hurst 2 44 1886- W. Robinson’s Disowned. • 2 42} 1887 -G. G. Stead’s Maxim 3 40} 1888— P. BeUer s Manton 2 40

1889— G. G. Stead’s Scots Grey.. 2 42 1890— G. G. Stead’s Medallion.... 2 444 1891— D. O’Brien’s Florrie 2 43} 1892— G. G. Stead’s Stepniak.... 2 404 1893— J. B. Reid’s Skirmisher.... 2 444 1894— G. G. Stead’s Bluefire 2 421 1895— H. Craig’s Euroclydon.... 2 41} 1896— G. G. Stead’s Uniform.... 2 41 1897— G. G. Stead’s Multiform.. 2 41 1898 — G. G. Stead’s Altair 2 40 1899— F. N. George’s Seahorse.... 2 38 1900— J. D. Ormond’s Renown.... 3 42 2-5 1901— G. G. Stead's Menschikoff.. 3 37 4-5 1902— G. G. Stead’s Orloff 2 37 1-5 1903 — S. H. Mouatt’s Rosea!.... 2 38 2-5 1904— G. G. Stead’s Nightfall.... 2 JJB 3-5 1905— G. G. Stead's Noctuiform.. 2 41 1-5 1906— J. D. Ormond’s Zimmerman 2 40 2 5 1907— W. E. Bidwell’s Elevation.. 2 36 2-5 1908— G. Clifford’s Husbandman.. 2 39 2-5 1909 — Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s Elysian 2 39 JUVENILE PLATE of 400sovs. Five furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Formby, 2yrs, by Birkenhead—Gladisla, 8.0 (H. Gray) 1 "Sir G. Clifford’s b f Madam Madcap, 2yrs, 6.6 (A. Chapman) 2 G. D. Greenwood’s b c Formeden, 2yrs, 6.11, carried 6.13 (C. Monk) 3 Also started: Multiple, 9.0; Theodore, 8.7; Broadsword, 8.7; Scotch Plaid, 8.2. Formby was in front entering the course proper, and, maintaining his advantage, won by a length and three-quarters from Madam Madcap, who was a length and a •half in. front of Formeden. Broadsword was half a length further away, fourth. Time, 1.0 3-5. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP of 1000 sovs. One mile and a half. D. Buick’s br c Aberbrothock, 4yrs, by Papakura—Miniature, 7.7 (H. Gray)... 1 W. G. and G. L. Stead’s b m Ringdove, syrs, 7.7 (R. Young) 2 C. G. Dalgety’s b m Prim, syrs, 7.11 (R. King) 3 Also started: All Red, 9.9; Roosevelt. 8.5; Merrie Zealand, 8.4; Muskerry, 8.4; iSandstream, 7.13; Gwendoline, 7.7; Chanteuse, 7.1; King Post, 7.0; Rose Noble, 6.13; Stratagem, 6.8. Ringdove was the first into the straight, where Gwendolina was momentarily prominent, but soon dropped back. At the distance Aberbrothock put in his claim, and, overhauling Ringdove, won by two lengths, Prim being three-quarters of a length further away, third. Roosevelt was fourth, and Chanteuse fifth. Time, 2.36 1-5. IRWELL HANDICAP of 250sovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. T. H. Lowry’s b c War Song, by Royal Fusilier —Cantatrice, 8.5 (L. Wilson).. 1 •Sir George Clifford’s ch f Tenterhook, 7.9 (H. Paul) 2 Sir George Clifford's br c Saxifrage, 8.0 (Jones) 3 Also started: Lord Kelvin, 8.5; Master Laddo, 8.0; Ch-own Derby, 8.0; Ihiaka, 8.0; Lily White, 7.9; Martine, 7.9; Antoinette, 7.9; Cathe, 7.9; Euyo, 7.0; Fireglow, 6.12; Perm. 6.9; Frivollite, 6.7. War Song won easily by two lengths from Tenterhook, who was a neck in front of Saxifrage. Martine was fourth. Time, 48 2-5. ' 1 OTAIO PLATE of 300sovs. One mile and a half. Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s b h First Gun, syrs, by. Hotchkiss—First Love, 8.13 (Gray) 1 G. M. Evans’ b g Oiyoi, syrs, 9.13 (Yarr) 2 L. b g Bourrasque, aged, 9.12 (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: Chief Loehiel, 9.5; Boutade, 8.11; Dabchick, 8.11; Bulletin, 8.9; Lawn Rose, 8.8; Gold Braid, 8.5; Monkey Puzzle, 8.0; Pretty Nell, 8.0; Aisy, 8.0. When well into the straight Oiyoi made his run, but as soon as he had drawn clear lie was challenged by First Gun, and in a great race home, the latter won by a neck. Bourrasque was a length and a half away, third, with Boutade and Dabchick next. Time, 3.38 2-5. ‘ THIRD DAY. CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. The weather experienced for the third day of the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting was perfect, and the attendance was well up to previous years’ records. The course was in excellent order, but a strong w r iml that blew down the home straight was all against fast time making. Merrie Zealand was at the eleventh hour withdrawn from the Canterbury Cup, which attracted seven runners, the largest field it has drawn for several years. Elysian, which looked none the worse for his efforts in the Derby, went out an odds on favourite, while All Red and Sir Prize were the only others supported to any extent. Taskmaster made the running for six, furlongs, when he was allowed to drop back fast. A little further on, All Red took charge, only to give place at the mile post to Sir Prize. The latter held charge till well into the home straight, where Elysian ran up to him. At the distance the three-year-old had Sir Prize’s measure, and, stalling off a strong challenge by All Red, won comfortably by three quarters of a length. It was a fine performance on the part of the winner, and, had there been anything to press him in the last half mile, he could have done a lot better. Taskmaster ran a shocking race, and obtained practically no assistance from his rider. The totalisator. handled £19.934. The following are the results:— Suburban Hurdles of 200sovs, 1 round and distance. —Tyrannic 1, Southern Cross 2, Kairoma 3. All started. Kairoma led to the last fence, where Tyrannic drew out and won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time. 3.5. Spring Nursery of SOOsovs.—-Saxifrage 1, tMartyre 2, Antoinette 3. Scratched: Achray. Saxifrage was in front all the way, and won eashy by three lengths. Time, 50s. AVON WELTER HANDICAP of 300sovs. Seven furlongs. J. Monk's blk c Dlabolo, 4yrs, by Stepniak—Tortulla, 8.6 (H. Telford) 1 Boyle’s b m Wet Day, 4yre, 7.7 (Monk) 2 E. J. Watt’s b c Theodore, 3yrs, 9.2 ’ (Danahay) 3

Also started. Effort 9.3, Sharpshooter 6.X 8.13, Dolce 8.12, Diamond Star 8.9, Dabchick 8.5, Zetland 7.13, Grand Slam 7.13, Gold Braid 7.12, De Witte 7.7, Heirloom 7.7. At the distance, Dlabolo and Wet Day put in their claims, and • good race resulted in favour of Dlabolo by half-a-length, with Wet Day a similar distance in front of Theodore. King post was fourth. Time, 1.29. CANTERBURY CUP of 700sovs. Two mile* and a-quarter. Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s b c Elysian, 3yrs, by Soult—Dreamland, 7.6 (H. Gray) i J. Buckley’s b h All Red, syrs. 9.5 (H. Telford) 2 11. and W. Robertson’s Sir Prize 6yrs, 9.3 (W. Young) 3 Also started: Downfall 9.5. First Gun, 9.5, Lawn Rose 9.1, Taskmaster 7.6. Sir Prize was first into the straight, but at the distance Elysian had <his measure, and. stalling off a final effort by All Red, won by three-quarters of a length. Sir Prize was a similar distance away, with First Gun and Taskmaster next. Time, 4m. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 750sovs. One mile. W. G. and G. L. Stead’s b m Ringdove, syrs, by Collar—Miss Chuffinch, 7.11 (R. Young) 1 G. 11. Miller’s b g Sandstream, syrs, 7.10 (E. Lowe) ’ 2 D. Buick’s br h Aberbrothock, 4vrs, 8.5 (H. Gray) .* 3 Also started: Husbandman .8.12, *Muskerry 8.4, Roosevelt 8.2, Gwendoline 7.11, Bollon 7.6, Miss Mischief 7.2, Chanteuse 6.13, Federal 6.11, Merrivonia 6.10, Truganlnl 6.8, Valdimar 6.8, Swimming Belt 6.7, Cronstadt 6.7. Sandstream took charge when the straight was reached, but at the distance Ringdove challenged Sandstream, and in a good finish won by a length, with Aberbrothock threequarters of a length away. Roosevelt was fourth, and Truganlni fifth. Time, 1.40 4-51 THE OAKS HANDICAP of 400sovs. For three-year-old fillies. Weight, 8.10. One mile and a half. ,D. Rutherford’s ch f Ingoda, by Stepniak—Armigera (R. King) 1 F. Preston’s ch f Ambrosian (W. Young) 3 E. J. Watts’ bf Kilindini (11. Gray).. 3 Also started: Ristori, Scotch Plaid, Dreadless, Aemi, Fasnakyle, and Ambala. Ambrosian was first into the stiaight, but at the distance Ingoda had drawn up alongside, and, going on, won by two lengths, with Kilindini a length and a-half away. Ambala was 40 yards away, fourth. Time, 2.39 2-5. ASHLEY HANDICAP of 13Osovs. Six furlongs. A. Pringle’s ch m Vologda, 4yrs, by Stepniak—lrene, 8.10 (W. Young) 1 G. E. Rhodes’ ch g Brasenose, 4yrs, 7.8 (R. King) 2 M. Melrose’s br f Magneta, 3yrs, 7.9 . (H. Gray) 3 Also started: Nyiand, 9.7; Contendent, 8.13; Montreal, 8.6; Gunboat, 8.6; Sapience, 7.8; Lovelorn, 7.8; Thistledown, 7.8; Wind Gun, 7.8; Eaglestone, 7.5; Obligate, 7.0; Chameleon, 6.11; Glenfield, Musterer, 6.10; Captain Kidd, 6.10; Aunt Sally, 6.10; Royal Lucia, 6.10; Queen of Spades, 6.10. - From a straggling start Vologda was quickest away, and led all the way, winning easily by two lengths and a half. Magneta was half a head behind Braseiiose, with Gunboat fourth. Time, 1.14 4-5. ELECTRIC PLATE of 350sovs. Four furlongs. T. H. Lowry’s b c Kohinoor, 2yrs, by Royal Fusilier —Cantatrice, 6.6 (Coleman) 1 Wiri Piwen’s br g Naumai, syrs, 8.12 (F. D. Jones) 2, A. Barclay’s b f Penates, syrs, 9.1 (Prit- , chard) 3 Also started: Hermia, 8.10; Armlet, 8.9; Broadsword, 8.2; Sunburn, 6.6; Formby, 6.6; Fireglow,- 6.1. Kohinoor was first into the course proper, and, stalling off a challenge by Naumai, won by three-quarters of a length, with Penates a head behind Naumai. Armlet was fourth and Fqrmby fifth. Time, 495. FOURTH DAY’S RACING. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The concluding day of the C.J.C. race meeting was favoured by fine weather and a very large attendance. Results are as follows:— ’ Pore Cooper Hurdles, of 200sovs, once round and a distance.—Tyrannic, 11.1, 1; Whabakuri, 9.13, 2; Forest, 9.8, 3. A close finish. Time, 3.1 3-5. Cressy Welter of 300sqvs. six furlongs.— Sharpshooter, 9.1, 1; Tawhaki, 9.9, 2; Miss Mischief, 9.3, 3. Won by a head. Time, 1.16 2-5. Seymour Handicap, of £l3osovs, 6 furlongs. — Gunboat, 8.6, 1; Vologda, 7.13, 2; Dolce,, 9.6, 3. Scratched: Wet Day. Won by two lengths. Time 1.16. Members’ Handicap of (JOOsovs, 7 furlongs. — Gold Lace, 9.5, 1; Penates, 9.8, 2; Valdimar, 6.10, 3. Scratched: Gold Thread and Gunboat. Penates was in front turning for home, but Gold Lace drew out at the distance and won easily by a length and flhalf, a length between second and third. Master Soult aud Full Sail came next. Time 1.28 15. Randolph Handicap of 25Osovs, five furlongs.—Naumai, 8.13, 1; Broadsword, 8.2, 2; Multiple, 7.0, 3. Pioneer Handicap of 300kovs, 5 furlongs. .—Formeden, 8.8, 1; Martyre, 7.7, 2; Lord Kelvin, 8.1, 3. Scratched: Mafcter Laddo Won by a head. Stead Memorial Cup of 750sovs, 1} mile.-— Bobrikoff, 9.0, 1; Ingoda, 7.7, 2; Ringdove, 8.12, 3. Won easily. Time 2.7 2-5. Fendalton Handicap, of SOOsove. One mile and a-qunrter.—Aberbrothock, 8.10, li Prim, 8.2, 2; Roosevelt, 8.7. 3,