TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 22, 1 December 1909, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

FIXTURES. Dec 8 and 9 — Woodville District 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.’t Summer

The gelding Rimlock Is now In work at Ellerslie under the charge of P. Jones.

The Soult filly Antoinette is now undee the charge of D. Moraghan, at Ellerslie.

Tiny ma king is now in full progress on the Ellerslie racecourse, and a good crop has fieeu gathered.

The C.J.C. Grand National winner Compas» has been supported for the Auckland Cup at long prices.

Stepsonicle has been sold to a southern owner, and it is understood her destination is Palmerston North.

John Rae has not despaired of making a Jumper of Coch-y-Bondhu, and he is being schooled regularly at Ellerslie.

It is stated that all going well in the meantime. Aberbrothock is sure to fulfil his engagement in the Auckland Chip.

The Spring Meeting of the Otahuhu Trotting Club was the most successful from a financial point of view the club has yet experienced.

Mr Donald McKinnon’s colt Cutrasimolr Is now under the charge of F. MacManemin at Ellerslie.

The horses Kremlin and Loch Fyne are now being trained at Whangare4 under F. G. Malcolm’s charge.

When the last mail left India Soultline Vas a hot favourite for the Trials, the big mile race to be run at Calcutta In December.

Eight boxes have been engaged at the Harp of Erin stable for the Hon. J. D. Ormond’s horses, and five for Sir George Clifford's team.

I have to acknowledge with thanks receipt ©f a complimentary ticket for the Ota mates Xtaeing Club’s annual meeting, which takes place on January 14th.

It is understood Sir Geo. Clifford’s team for the A.R.C. Summer Meeting will consist ©C Kilwinning, Taskmaster, Full Sail, Sharpshooter, and Tenterhook.

The brown gelding by Soult—Nereid has had the name of Corunna claimed for him, and the filly by Soult Postmistress will in future be known as Lucille.

The Thames Jockey Club has received excellent nominations for their summer meeting, and everything at. present points to a record gathering resulting.

The St. Clements mare recently shipped to Sydney from Auckland lias been nominated for the Flying Handicap at Moorefield on Saturday next.

Advocate is the ruling favourite locally For the Auckland Cup. and is at n fairly •hurt price. Bobrikoff, Ngapuka, and Diabolo ha ve also been backed.

■R. McMiken has taken Explosive in band ■gain, and the son of Explosion was schooled over the pony hurdles «t Ellerslie last Meek, shaping in good style.

The many friends of Mr W. C. Ring, the well-known Waikato horse-owner, will regret to hear that he is at present confined to his bed through illness.

Horses trained at Troutham by J. Lowe have already won over ’twenty races thia •eason. Last year the stable <on tamed winners of no fewer than 44 races.

There are some people who bold that Roosevelt might have won the New Zealand Cup had he not had bis preparation Interrupted after the Wanganui Spring Meeting.

Coromandel pulled up lame after working Klleraffe the other morning, and there ©remit very little chance of the son of Men■chlkoff fulfilling his engagement* at the Rakapuna meeting.

Soddon, the hitherto disappointing son of Soult, has been purchased by P. Bolger, of Western Australia, and is in future to do his racing in that State. Seddon, which cost HOOgns <as a yearling, changed hands at 450gns.

Although Scobie left Alawa in Melbourne for a few days to get the benefit of seaswimming at Williamstown, he says that Alawa, despite all the remarks made, has never been a day amiss, and is as sound now as on the day he was foaled.

The stewards of the Auckland Trotting Club concluded the inquiry into certain happenings in connection with the High Class Trot at their spring meeting, and, after considering the evidence, decided there was no ground for further action.

Mr Sol Green, the well-known Victorian bookmaker, and owner of the Shipley Stud farm, arrived from Australia by the Maheno on Sunday last. He left for Rotorua on Monday, in company with Messrs 11. 11. Hayr and W. Ryan, on a holiday visit.

A Wellington writer says: The statement made that Diabolo had already been supported for the Auckland Cup from the right quarter turns out to be incorrect, as neither the owner, Mr. “J. Monk,” or anyone connected with the stable, 'has yet done so. It is anticipated that some difficulty will be experienced in securing a suitable rider for Diabolo at 7.5.

I have to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the entries for the classic races of the Auckland Racing Club, Canterbury Jockey Club, Dunedin Jockey Club, Feild3ng Jockey Club, Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, Manawatu Racing Club, North Otago Jockey Club, Wanganui Jockey Club, and Wellington Racing Club, which are now done up in book form.

A Sydney paper says that a challenge is reported to have been issued on behalf of Safety Pin, which won the Galloway Handicap (14.2) at Ascot (Vic.) on Monday, November 8, to the owner of the galloway, Norina, over five furlongs, at th© weights they carried in the race above referred to, for £5OO aside. Norma, who started a pronounced favourite, was beaten out of a place at Ascot with 10.7; while Safety Tin (10.12) won by a couple of lengths.

There is still a feeling of unrest about racing in Poona (writes the correspondent of the “Indian Field”), the target of some trainers -and owners being the handicappers. I personally must give these said gentlemen best, as not only have I failed to detect anything glaring, but take it that the continued success of outsiders means that others also fail to pick on to these good things which have been so palpably thrown in, and which must be showing the select few referred to big dividends’

A common juror, who was called to serve In a civil action at the Supreme Court at Christchurch, asked to be excused from service on the ground that he had been engaged to ride at Timaru on the following day. His Honor asked what the juror proposed to ride at Timaru, and was then informed that he hoped to ride a “winner” at the Timaru races, the applicant explaining that he was a jockey. His Honor said that he thought the Court could make a concession in the case of a jockey, and granted the desired release from service.

The mishap to the local crack two-year-old Ashby is a piece of real bad luck for his owner, and coming at the present time, just on the eve of the A.R.C. Summer Meeting, makes ft all the more galling. The meeting of Ashby with the Southern cracks was being looked forward to with considerable Interest, and not a few were confident that the son of Obligado would hold hia own with the best of them. Ashby's injuries are principally confined to one knee, but at present, although everything is progressing satisfactorily towards recovery, it is thought the-e will be very little chance of his racing tucain this season.

It Is freely stated, says a i exchange, that at a meeting i. k a Southern horse ran home an easj riner, while his connections were looking for victory in another quarter. As a result ths pencillers present are alleged to have captured a considerable amount of Southland and Otago -capital. _ Discussion is also rife as to the alleged manner in which the concluding race of a recent Southern gathering was “arranged, greatly to the benefit, from totalLsator and ring, of several hang-ers-on of the turf and some horsemen. Several owners have been quietly Investigating the matter, owing to the disappointing way In which their horses performed, and some Interesting developments are not unlikely Io take place in the near future. The arrival of the stipendiary stewards is eagerly anticipated at this end of Maori" land.

On the third day of the recent meeting, the stewards of the Victoria Racing Club had spent some time in a discussion of the conditions of the Linlithgow Stakes. The owner of Kerlie asked the stewards for advice as to the weight that his horse should carry. The conditions, though somewhat simplified this year, are still complicated. They state “that a horse other than a maiden that has not won a race for which over 300sovs was given or added shall be allowed, if three years old, 71b; if four years old or upwards, 141 b.” The Coburg Stakes, won on the previous Saturday by Kerlie, who is a four-year-old, was worth to the winner over 300 sovs; but the club added only 300 sovs, the amount of the prize being augmented by owners’ sweepstakes. The majority of the committee arrived at the decision that Kerlie was entitled to an allowance of 141 b, and Kerite's owner accepted the risk of a protest in the case of winning, but Kerlie could only get second to Dhobi.

The Hungarian correspondent of the London “Sportsman,” writing in September last, said :—’ Hewitt is already acclimatised, and riding in splendid form. He is very popular.” An owner, for whom he recently won a valuable race, made him a present of £2OO. In conversation with a gentleman at the Wallace A. and P.- Show recently a Southern writer gleaned the interesting information that the pony stallion Marvel, on which Hewitt learned to ride, prior to backing a racehorse, is still alive and well in the Western district. At this time the crack jockey of to-day was a very indifferent horseman, and, in riding for the mail daily for his employer, Mr. J. Tonnant, he was invariably mounted on this diminutive stud—a tricky little fellow. Hewitt, being of a rather tricky nature himself, taught the pony many things, and teased him continually, with the result that the pair had quite a series of adventures. Sometimes Hewitt came back with Hie mailbag on the pony, and on other occasions he carried it home on foot, his mount having got rid of him by the way. Eventually the rider appeared to hold the upper hand and matters went smoothly for a time, until one day in the vicinity of Marvel, when the horse seized his opportunity, and, lashing out with good judgment, kicked his master and tormentor fairly and squarely in the jaw, raising a bump which lasted him for many a day. From this out the pair treated each other with mutual respect.

A number of hounds were shown at the recent Wanganui Show. The show was advertised as for harriers, which are quite a different class of hounds to foxhounds or beagles; and, although foxhounds hunt hares it does not make them harriers. The EgmontWanganui hounds shown were very large, standing 23 to 24 inches, and their puppies nearly as tall as the old hounds. The Takuranga hounds averaged about 21J inches, and the puppies 19 to 21J inches, and were not as old as the EgmontWanganui puppies. The Hawkp’s Bay hounds were a good type of harriers and all old hounds and well marked. The Waikato hounds were too small* about 19 inches, and more after the beagle than harrier, being a cross between a foxhound and beagle. These are more for following on foot than on horseback. The Egmont-Wan-ganul hounds were nearly all or the lemon pie colour, and would not as a rule be looked at in a showing in England. The P.H. took 12 out of the 24 prizes given—• 4 firsts, 4 seconds, and 4 thirds. The E.W.H. took 3 firsts, 4 seconds, and 3 third prizes, and H.B.H. 1 first and 1 third prize. The gold-mounted whip, presented by Messrs.. Wiseman and Co., was won by the huntsman of the Egmont-Wanganui. When entries w’ere invited it was stated that the prize was to be given to the huntsman of the pack which obtained most points, but this was altered and given to the. hound that the judge considered the best hound in the show. This went to the Egmont-Wanganui hound that was awarded first prize in the puppy class, but failed in the other class it was shown in. The bitch of the P.H. took first prize in the open class, and in the class for stud purposes and with another took third prize as a brace or couple. The largest of the Papuranga hounds were left behind, as it was considered that the show was only for fanciers. Nevertheless, the club secured half the prizes given.

takapttna spring meeting. The opening day’s racing in connection with the Takapuna J.C. Spring Meeting took place on Saturday, in fine weather. The track was in good order, and there was a large attendance. The racing was Interesting, and although in one event there was some suspicion. It was well disguised. The stewards, however, would often get a valuable hint were they to observe the pi ices some of the layers offer against certain horses, as compared with the odds the majority can afford to quote. At times it is very educating. With a small course like Takapuna, there is sure to be some bumping, and in several events on •Saturday horses were badly interfered with. The Cheltenham Handicap, in particular, was the cause of considerable trouble, both Sir Artegal and Devonport suffering, and C. Brown, the rider of the former, bad bls foot badly cut, as the result of the contact with the xails. It was alleged that Deeley, the rider of Tarina, was to blame for Sir Artegal’s mishap, and the stewards, although they held no inquiry, administered a severe caution. Deeley has asked that the matter be investigated, and the stewards have decided to go into the question. During the afternoon the machine, under Messis W. Blomfield and Co., handled the sum of £8833, which is an increase of £1096 on last* year’s amount. In addition, 28 bookmakers were licensed at a fee of £l2 10/, the fees from this source totalling £350. Following are the results: — TRIAD HANDICAP of 80sovs. One mile. Mr. H. R. McKenzie’s b c Royal Scotland (Griffin), 7.7 1 Mr. C. W. Coleman’s ch g Prince Leo (Accola), 7.7 2 Mr. E. W. Alison's br g Monocle (McMillan), 7.7 3 Also started : Zinnia 8.10, Waiotahi 8.5, Castle Blaney 7.13, Prophet 7.7, Aristos 7.7, Penfold 7.7, Lloyds 7.7, Flying Soult 7.7. Penfold gave a lot of trouble at the post, but eventually the field was despatched on fairly even terms. Zinnia, Castle Blaney, and Aristos were first to show out, but whe.i they left the straight Monocle was in charge, and going along the back had three lengths’ advantage of Aristos, after which came Royal Scotland. The latter was on terms with Monocle as they crossed top stretch, where Prince Leo. ran up into third place. Royal Scotland had taken charge when they turned for home, and finishing gamely under pressure won a good race by a length from Prince Leo, which beat Monocle by half a length for second honours. Flying Soult was fourth and Penfold last. Time, 1.46. Prophet was favourite. CAMBRIA HANDICAP, 100 sovs. Four furlongs. R. Hannan’s br c Merrigee, 7.0 (Gray) 1 A. Hansen’s b f Princess Soult, 6.12 (Conquest) -2 Mr. E. W. Alison’s blk f Lady Waterford 7.5 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Lucille, 7.2. When the barrier was lifted, Lucille hung, and lost several lengths, Lady Waterford and Merrigee, being the quickest on their feet, the pair raced in company, a length clear of Princess Soult, till they rounded the home turn, where Merrigee took charge. In the run to the winning post, Princess Soult threw out a strong challenge, and just failed to get up, Merrigee winning a good race by half a head. Lady Waterford was third, two lengths away. Time 53sec. Lady Waterford was favourite. ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP of 200sovs. 11 mile. D. McKinnon’s br g Rimlock, by Flintlock—Hesper, 4yrs, 6.9 (R. W. Brown) 1 W. Davies’ b m Te Aroba, aged, 7.13 (Buchanan) 2 J. B. Williamson’s b g Akarana, aged, 7.3 (R. E. Brown) 3 Also started: Tattoo, 7.12; and Aristocrat, 6.13. Rimlock was the fins-t to show out from an event start, and when they settled down was showing the way to Tattoo and Aristocrat, which were in close company, and then came Akarana and Te Aroha. The positions were unchanged as they swept past the stand, but going along the back Te Aroha moved up, and crossing the top stretch was alongside Aristocrat and Tattoo, the trio being about a length behind Rimlock, with Akarana last. Rimlock was the first to turn for home, and stalling off the opposition in the run to the post, finished up a winner by a length, from Te Aroha, with Akarana, which finished fast, a length and a half away, third. Aristocrat was fourth, and Tattoo last. Time, 2.13. Te Aroha and Tattoo, which were bracketed on the machine, were favorites. HANDICAP MAIDEN HURDLES, of 80sovs. 1$ miles and 109 yards. R. W. Duder’s b g Tui Cakobau, aged, by Cuirassier—Hune, 9.6 (Julian) .. 1 W. Davis’ h g Pleiades, 6yrs, 9.0 (Deerey) 2 C. Thede’s ch m Urania, 4yrs, 9.3 (O’Brien) 3 Also started: Dogger Bank 9.5, King V.2, St. Maria 9.1, Rua 9.1, Hoango 9.0. Dogger Bank and St. Maria were together at the first fence (the latter falling), and then came Pleiades and King. Dogger Bank set out to make the running, but when they had covered half the journey Pleiades was the leader, followed by Dogger Bank, King, Tui Cakoban, and Urania. Tui Cakobau improved his position as they raced along the back, and when they jumped the fence about three furlongs from home was in the lead, his nearest attendant being Pleiades, with Dogger Bank, Urania. Hoango, and King all c’ose together. Tui Cakobau still had charge when they crossed the last fence, and, holding his own In the concluding stages, won by a couple of lengths from Pleiades, with Urania a similar distance away third. Dogger Bank was fourth, and Rua last. Time, 3.0 2-5. Tui (Cakobau was favourite.

CHELTENHAM HANDICAP, of 100sov». 5i furlongs, P. Tye’s b m Necktie, syra, Mensch Ikoff • —Castorlace, 7.5 (Gray) 1 W. J. Barleymau’s br m Tarina, aged, t.l (Deeley) 2 R. W. Duder’s br g Devonport, 8.8 (Julian) 3 Also started: Sir Artegal 8.0, Te Rakato 7.5, Jena 7.2, Alm well 7.0, Sea Elf 6.13, Positive 6.9. The field gave a bit of trouble at the post, but when the tapes lifted It was ro an even dispatch. Sir Artegal, Jena, and Devonport were the fiist prominent, but as they raced along the back Tarina and Sir Artegal were in the lead, just clear of Jena, with Te Rakato at the head of the others. Crossing the top scratch Tarina was out by herself, and then came Te Rakato, while Necktie had run up into third position. Tarina was first to turn for home, but when fairly in line for the post, Necktie put in her claim, and quickly taking Tarina’s measure, won comfortably by half a length. Devonport was a couple of lengths away third, and Sea Elf fourth. Time, 1.10. Devonport was favourite. During the running of the Cheltenham Handicap, Sir Artegal was bumped on to the rails, his rider, C. Brown, having his foot badly cut, while the horse was also cut about. Brown’s injuries were attended to by Dr. Guinness, who found it necessary to put in several stitches. Devonport was also badly cut about. MELROSE HANDICAP, of 75sovs. 5| furlongs. T. Auckram's br m Lady Dot, 5 years, Takapuna—Dolly, 7.1 (Conquest) .... 1 R. L. Cleland’s br m Madam Soult, 4yrs, 7.0 (Accola) 2 A. Mack’s br g Scotch, 3yrs, 7.0 (R. B. Brown) 3 Also started: Zinnia 8.4, Aoroa 7.0, Prophet 7.0, Rob the Pan ter 7.0, Tumatahi 7.0 Toa Tere 7.0, Pairawaatu 7.0, Caruso 7.0. Rob the Ranter was the first to break the line, anti showed the way along the back, followed by Lady Dot and Pairawaatu, with the rest of the field in a heap. Rob the Ranter still had charge as they crossed the top stretch, and was first to turn for home. In the run to the post Lady Dot, Madam Soult, and Scotch all put in their claims, and an interesting race was witnessed, Lady Dot staying longest and winning by half a length from Madam Soult, which was just in front of Scotch, with Rob the Ranter close up fourth. Time, 1.10 4-5. Lady Dot was favourite. TIRI HANDICAP HURDLES, of lOOsovs. lj miles. H. Weal’s ch g Leo, aged, Leolantls— Bracelet, 9.9 (Howard) 1 J. Twohill’s b g Commander, aged, 9.8 (Deeble) 2 F. Seccombe’s ch g First Barrel, 6yrs, 9.0 (Griffin) 3 Also started: Cymri 9.9, Cavalier 9.4. Leo and First Barrel were together at the first fence, the pair racing in company past the stand, with Cavaliero, Commander, and Cymri following in that order. There was no change in the positions as they came to the hurdle in the straight the second time, but Leo hit hard and lost a few lengths, First Barrel leading the field out of the straight. Leo was on terms again at the hurdle at the half-mile post, and crossing the top stretch was in the lead. At the last fence the field were all in a bunch, and a great race home was witnessed, Leo lasting long enough to win by half a length from Commander, which was a head in front of First Barrel, with Cavaliero and Cymri about the same distance away. Time, 3.20 2-5. Leo was favourite. FIRST PONY HANDICAP, of 75S0VS. Five furlongs and a-half. S. Saulbrey’s b m Mistime, syrs, by Birkenhead —Miss Never, 8.0 (Deeley) 1 F. Hall’s b f Masonic, 3yrs, 7.2 (Greenwood) 2 J. B. Williamson’s ch m Carmania, syrs, 8.10 (Percival) 3 Also started: Mighty Atom 8.10, Nora Soult 7.6, Peggy Pryde 6.10. When the barrier lifted Nora Soult and Peggy Pryde were slow to move, losing several lengths. Mighty Atom was quickest on bis feet, and showed the way along the back, followed by Masonic and Carmania. Masonic was on terms with Mighty Atom at the home turn, and at the distance was in charge, but at the terraces Deeley brought Mistime along on the outside, and, catching the leader in the last few strides, won by a head. Carmania was a neck away, third, and Peggy Pryde was fourth. Time 1.11. Carmania was favourite.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. DUNEDIN, Friday. The new Forbury Park trotting course was formally opened at noon ’to-day, in the presence of a large number of representative sportsmen, including delegates from the Metropolitan Trotting Association and from Australia. The Mayor formally declared the track open. The president (Mr. Gore) stated that £lO,OOO had been spent in the purchase and improvement to buildings to date. It was intended to throw the centre of the ground open to all kinds of kindred sport, cricket, football, hockey, etc. Results: — Spring Pony Handicap.—Neglected 1, Major Taylor 2, Envy 3. Won by eight lengths. Time, 4.24 2-5. Inaugural Handicap. — Tring 1, Park 2, Lenore 3. Won by three lengths. Time 4.12 1-5. President’s Handicap.—Marie Narelle 1, Jack Tracey 2, Roseneath 3. Scratched: Little George. Won by a length and ahalf. Time, 5.4. First Amateur Handicap of 50sovs. Two Mi’es.—Pinwood, scr., 1; Bella Mac, Mteec., 2; Imperial Duncan, 165., 3. Also started: Merrimac 11., scr.; Joe L., scr.; The Urchin, (fo.; Airedale, Gs.; I Vari M., 145.; Trugela,

145.; Tracy Lee, 165.; TXL, 165.; Floradel, 165.; Tap, 195.; Redwing, 195.; Punch, 195.; Colleen Dhas, 19s. Won by a short neck. Time, 5.27. Stewards’ Handicap of 120sovs. Two miles.—Arbitrator. 7?.. 1; Bamboo, 225., 2; Bribery, scr., 3. Also started: Vincent, 75.; Vanity, 10s.; Timothy, 135.: Captain Tracy 135.; Ima D., 165.; Bermaiine 20s. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 6.10 2-5. Dash Handicap of 90sovs. One mile. Jack Tracy, 10s., 1; Wood nymph, 95., 2; Derringcotte, 45., 3. Also started: Fisherman, 7,; First Pet, 75.; Motorist, lOs. Won by a length and a-half. Time, 2.33 1-5. Dominion Handicap of HOsovs. Two miles and a-half.—lmagination, 18s., 1; Frisco, 18s., 2; Separator, scr., 3. Also started: Major Taylor, 35.; Bamboo, 35.; Combine, Bs.; Rory, 10s.; Teaglesfleld, 10s.; Becky Tracy, 10s.; Stance, 18s.; Acrobat, 18s.; Bessie Tracy, ISs. Won by six lengtns. Time, 6.53. St. Kilda Handicap of 18sovs. One m'le 2; and a-quarter.—Mantle, 175., 1; Dragoon, 155., 2; Captain Tracy, Ils., 3. Also started; Bell Metal, scr.; Viewmont, 55.; Ima D., 155.; Bermaiine, 175.; Viceroy, 17s. Won by a short length. Time 20.3 -5. DUNEDIN, Satin day. The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting concluded to-day in splendid weather, and there was an excellent attendance. The sum of £5534 10/ was put through the totalisator, making £10,090 10/ for tho meeting, an increase of £1059 on last year’s figures. Twenty bookmakers were licensed. The results are:— Suburban Pony Handicap.—Major Taylor 1, Dayshift 2, Brown Patch 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 4.1 35. Advance Handicap.—General Abdallah 1, Trugela 2, Marven 3. Won by five lengths. Time, 5.26 1-5. Forbury Cup.—Verax 1, Dick Fly 2, Ail Erranz 3. Won by two and a half lengths. Time, 4.52 2-5. Second Amteur Handicap.—Elie De Beaumont 1, Lady Dexter 2, The Urchin 3. Won easily. Time 4.5 3-ss. St. Clair Handicap. — Separator 1, Vievmont 2, Bribery 3. All started. Won by four lengths. Time 5.8 1-5. Electric Handicap.—Verax 1, Prince Albert 2. Derringcotte 3. Scratched: Motorist. Won by half a length, the same distance separating second and third horses. Time 3.3. Victoria Handicap.—Rory 1, Bamboo 2, Arerobal 3. Scratched: Major Taylor. Won by 15 lengths. Time, 6.3. Recovery Handicap.—Motorist 1, Kelly 2, Fisherman 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.28.

WOODVILLE ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the Woodville Racing Club’s summer meeting, to be held on December 8 and 9, are as follows:— Hack Hurdle Race.—Waipunetiu 11.3, Silken Rein 10.13, Full Cry 10.9, Whimper 10.4, Feu-de-Joie 9.9, Maku 9.9, Chase Mab 9.8, Erl King 9.5, Papahura 9.0, Himatangi 9.0, Atanui 9.0, Farronite 9.0. Grandstand Hack Handicap.—Te Puia 9.0, Sublime 8.9, Shannon Lass 8.5, No Trumps 8.4, Captain Bell 8.1, Marathon 7.13, Toanga 7.12, Milan 7.10, Llanwern 7.7, Ariom 6.10, Epsom Downs 6.7. Woodville Handicap.—Paisano 8.4, Moloch 8.10, Bourrasque 8.10, Iney 7.9, Vasa 7.6, Bridge 7.6, Mataari 7.5, Berengaria 6.13, Voetgang 6.11, Bismarck 6.10. Flying Hack Handicap.—Sublime 8.9, Splash 8.5, Wadoriki 8.4, Sea Queen 8.1, •Swallow 8.0, Lady Doris 7.11, Rose Lethe 7.9, Mayflower 7.7, Amaru 6.9, Leahora 6.9, Kimmerian 6.9, Afterthought 6.9, Bravery 6.7, First Battery 6.7. Borough Handicap.—Waikaraka 10.2, Aberration 9.10, Iney 9.9, Flingot 9.4, Aboriginal 8.13, Lamsdorff 8.9, Sandix 8.8, Investment 8.6, Waipunui 8.5. Welter Hack Handicap.—-Tyrannic 10.9, Corazon 9.11, Chase Mab 9.7, Polynices 9.6, Motukawa 9.4, Peregrine 9.3, Ukraine 8.12, Marton 8.9, Envoy 8.9, Singer 8.9, Rangikura 8.9, Rangikapua 8.7, Captain 8.7 Robin Link 8.7. Electric Handicap.—Naumai 9.13, St. Bill 8.9, Sunbonnet 8.8, Kareroa 8.3, Kilindinl 8.5, Advantage 8.0, Nyland 7.12, Sir Antrim 7.9, Merchantman 7.7, Aboriginal 7.0, Purakau 7.0, Axite 7.7.

HUTT PARK RACING CLUB. WELLINGTON, Sunday. The Hutt Park Racing Club’s November meeting was held on Saturday. The results were:— Trial Handicap, four furlongs and a-half. —Regain, 10.7, 1; St. Flora. 8.9, 2; Channel, 9.6, 3. Six others started. Won easily. Time, 1.2. Poneke Handicap, five furlongs.- Ora Pinsent 9.11, 1; Muskerado, 9.5, 2: Paul, 11.7, 3. Six others ran. Won easily. Time, 1.5 2-5. Hutt Park Handicap, six furlongs.—Gold Cup, 11.5, 1; Picotee, 8.7, 2; Miss Vera, 9.5, 3. Seven others ran. Won easily. Time, 1.19. Petone Handicap, four furlongs.—lx.dy Paul, 11.9, 1; Wee Nannie, 10.0, 2; Paul Beaver, 9.9, 3. Five others ran. Won easily. Time, 525. Flying Handicap, four furlongs and ahalf.—Resign. 10.2, 1; Miss Vera, 9.8, 2; Muskerado, 9’6, 3. Seven others ran. Won *by two lengths. Time, 595.