TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 20, 18 May 1910, Page 11

TURF GOSSIP

FIXTURES.

May 21, 24—Takapuna Jockey Club May 24 and 26 Wanganui J.C. Winter June 3 and 4 — Dunedin J.C. Winter June 3,4, 8 — A.R.C. Winter June 1.5, 16 — Hawke's Bay J.C. Winter D. J. Price, the ex-Auckland trainer, has 23 horses in work at Caulfield. At the recent Egmont Meeting all the riders wore purple and <repc bands on their a rms. B. Deeley had the mount on Gohlen Eagle, which won the principal event on the second day of the Egmont Meeting. The two-year-old filly Hamadryad, recently purchased by Mr G. Robinson, has gone into G. Robinson's stable. F. Macmaneniin has just handled a rising two-year-old shapely full sister to the Great Northern Champagne winner Apelion. The Great Northern Steeplechase candidate Jack Pot- is getting through a lot of schooling work at Hastings in a very satisfactory manner. All going well in the meantime, Mr D. McLeod intends shipping Kakatna South to fulfil her engagements at (he Wanganui J.C. Winter Meeting. The Epsom Derby will he run on June 1. The late King had Orel Ii us and Border Prince entered for the classic event, hut their nominations now become void. The Eton gelding Etonian, recently pur chased from Mr R. I*. Cleland by Mr 11. B. Massey, is to be given a lengthy spell before he i»s put into work again. Only <»ne first favourite was successful on the opening day of the Egmont R.U. Winter Meeting, Stourton winning the Telegraph Handicap. The nominations for the Jumpers’ Flat Race at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting are the best numerically and from a class point of view yet received. The Wellington trainer. J. Lowe, was expected to arrive on Saturday with Truganinj, whidi is engaged at the Takapuna and Auckland Winter Meetings. Neither Continuance nor Waitapn. which Accounted for the hurdle races at the Egmont meeting, have earned penalties fol* the Great Northern Hurdles. The Taka puna Jockey Club have received excellent acceptances for their Winter Meeting. and every thing at present points to a successful gathering. The Birkenhead Uidy Fisher hilt. recently sold in Sydney for 7(Higs, on account of Mr S. McGuinness, of New Plymouth, has been placed in Walter 11 ickenbotham's The Wellington Racing <’| k ul» have decided to reduce the stakes for their winter meeting by 10 per cent on last year’s figures. Hip reduction to affect each race on the three days. J. Williamson has broken in a rising two-year-old filly by Soult Catherine Gordon. The youngster is a bit on the small side, but was reared by hand, and may furnish considerably with age. According to a Southern writer, the form Shown at the Egmont Meeting by the also start<‘d division was very questionable, but it passed unchallenged. The Soult gelding Manapouri was brought back from the South by the Rarawa this morning after his unsuccessful efforts at the Egmont R.C. Winter Meeting. The Multiform colt Multiple, which formerly raced in Mr. T. 11. Lowry's colours, has been nominated for the A.R.C. Winter Meeting by J. M< Laughlin, the Napier trainer. The Anckland owned Manapouri started one of the outsiders in the Mcßae Memorial Stakes at Ila worn, and was never danger mis. Probably the going, which was stated to he heavy, affected his • Hance. The Auckland horseman IL Deeley had two winning rid«-s on the opening day of tlie Egmont Racing Club's Winter Meeting, steering Stourton and Shining Star to vieTwo N.Z bred Imrses, in Socialist, by Mciim hikofl Suuiillig'hile. and Perilous, by Pistol Alveary, were among the win nets at the Williamstown meeting on May

'l'he Stepniak gelding Kremlin has made his reappearance on the tracks at Ellerslie. Kremlin is but a ghost of his former self, and those who ri‘membor<‘d him a few years ago would hardly recognise him now. 'i'he gelding Sir Artogal. which was passed in when submitted at auction last week, has since been sold privately. Mr ('. Morait being the purchaser. The son of Stepniak has gone into W. Mvbberlcy's « harge. Armlet cue;l 1."»Ogs as a y<‘.irliug. and during her turf career has won up to datejust under CrfHUlsovs in stakes. Of this aanoiinl 3X3ssovs has been won in the colours of Mr <;. D. Grei-nwood. The Monaco gi-hiing le Aral, when being schoded at Ellerslie last week, refused n( the old water jump, and after several unsuccessful etYorts had been made to gel him over, he was taken off. Roth Repeat and St. Lumsden, which won the Railway Handicap and ladies' Purse respect ively on the opening day of tin* Egmont Racing Club's Winter Meeting, were rank outsider'', and both paid long prices. All going W( II in the no-antiine. Kaknmtl will be shipped south <»n Monday, in charge of J. Bl.nki*. to fulfil her engagrinents at the Wanganui J.C. Winter Meeting. She will be ridden by B. Deeley. 'l’he aged Castor gelding I'arilutu was made favourite for the Manawapou Hurdles on the second day of the Egmont Meeting, but was very big in condition, and after being in front for half a mile, retired, evi'nt ually finishing fourth. Shrapnel. Maiora, ami Ih-anga were given a turn over tin- schooling hurdles al Ellers lie last week, both Shrapnel and Hoanga performing satisfactorily. but. Maiora was il isappoint ing. for besides jump ing badly, lie did not hit out in resolute Mr A. F. Douglas’ reci-nl purchase, Woofleoniooloo, is stati-d Io have fined down considerably on his (rip ov- r from Australia, lint, is picking up again. lie is a stallion, and. when fully ready, will probably be the finest, looking horse racing over fences in the Dominion. In South Africa last month Mr Alex. Robertson S4»ld the New Zealand bred sire Uniform (Hotchkiss Forum) to Mr Abo Bailey. Last season Uniform's progeny did particularly well in S.A., ami hi< son ran-i-red is credited with being the best twoyear old of the present season. The Soult "elding Grenadier was reported to have burst one of his hoofs, but -although he has dropped out of the Great: Northern Hurdles, he liguri-s in tin- nominations for some of the minor events at the gathering, so that his injuries cannot be of a very serious character. J. chaafo. jun.. has hail a • -ouple «»f auditions to his string in Handsome Paul and a gelding by St. Paul from a I'lagoolct mare, which liaxe ••e<<mllv lic. n purchased by a natron of his stable. fin- Ell.-rslie trainer leaves for the South on Sunday to fetch tin- pair to Auckland. It will be interesting, says a Sydney writer, to people concerned in the coming Grand Nationals to know that Alaahua is said to be undergoing a very solid preparation. 11 is jumping is ih'sct ibed as still being of the perfect order. Alaahua Is pursuing his training at Caulfield. After a long run of bad link, Mr. O’Driseoll had a turn of Fort one's Wheel, his recent purchase Waitapn winning the Hurdles on the second day of the I'.gmont Meeting. Waitapn has jnways been spoken of as a horse likely to shine al the jumping game, and probably as tin- season advances. he will bear out tin- good opinions formed of him. The Cambria Park St ml « «». intended keeping the filly by Obligado Sprite for breeding purposes, but sin- shows in mil pare in tlie paddock that it has been de chleil to give her a chame to earn honours on the turf, ami she ha< gum- into F Ma< Mmieniln’s < harg«* to receive her e.irly education. hi m : ’■' ''' I* "' ub a 1 •’ Kj eeiai I.uet.: on Ii•! ' • ’•<! to hold a u ; n | ( . v ij.c me. Him on l'n:. .Y’. and 21 m lieu of the aul.imn iiieetinu. which has been abandoned on account of t In- death of King Edward. The progr.imnie driwn up in .dudes four hurdle ranv. and in all ••vents substantial slakes are being offered. The New Zealand <’up winner Downfall, which was puicliasril in S.vdney bj the Queensland racing limn, Mr I. ’• lomm i few weeks ago. has gone wrong, and m consequence Ims be. n "trmk mil of all his qT.U. (Brisbane! .-iigageiiien t>. in.wnnill uill prolzlbl.v be reliie.l 1., the Hill, -tea it wiil be inferewl Ing h» " it' ll the result or bis eiTuits there.

'the times f-»r Hie various stages of the Mile r->■•»> I f*»r the Forbury l*aik trii‘*k. 2 11 I ie«eiilly put up by Revenue. were ii • follow-: One furlong. 16>: 2 furlongs 31 2 '•>: .*• furlongs. 4«s; 4 furlongs. 1.4 3-<>; C> furlongs. 1.21; 6 furlongs. 1.2.7; 7 furlongs. 1.51 2-5; S furlongs. 2.11 4-5. Revenues lime is • bdnied as a world’s roi*or«l in saddle, the previous best being 2.13;. It is nti(i<-rst.io.| that several of th<* leading traiio i'. iu Auckland are preparing a petition io the Auckland Having Club pro tesli”- against lhe length of time horses arc >ctc out of the paddock before Hie start el I roe. The matter is certainly one that should engage the attention of the authorities. for iias been repeatedly pointed out iu those columns, the time that horses are ininpc.ieil to walk about at the post after doing their preliminaries, is little short of a b caudal. In >\iiiiey owners have so long complained tiliotn the scarcity of jockeys to ride their ho; >es of a morning, that they v. . unpelled to petition the ruling body with a \ .- w i i m.iking it compulsory for the tails to attend the training tracks In the eariy nu.ruing. In this they wore successful, for 1 he secretary has caused a notice to ’be issued to jockeys, intimating that their serve rs must be available of a mornlug to owners when requested to ride work, ft. would do no harm if a similar notice n as i-c- a* d in Auckland. At I'l rslie last week. Leo, Cavaliero, Westerly, K.ipakap.%, Te Aral, and (Jordon .Kegel weie schooled over tin* big fences, the first named trio going two and a half miles. all fencing well, Leo's display especially being a phasing one# Kapakapa only covered a. round, bill jumped in good style. Te Arai stopped ii the old water jump, while Gordon Regci fell at the first fence on top of The hill, and afterwards stopped at the Second. I»ui was eventually got over, and jump' i lo'* remaining fence-, al! right. The Welling!on” Racing Chib at a recent ii,, • ir-olvcd that the lime lias arrived when the Wellington R.icing Club should. mak‘ m elTorl to .-eriir,. holiday dates for its i., . Hirelings. following on this resolution. it was decided to instruct the (»<aki Maori Raring Club Io select another date f »r its spring Hireling of 1910. The h,,>i pop dit in body doi. lined to Approve of Uh' oi.-iki Club racing on Labour Day. as this tlaic wit! be applied for as one Of the <i.iys o| ihe Wellington Rm dug Club’s spring iH-etiiiv at 'l’reiitham. Air. Morse’- adjustments for the Croat N-»rtli< rn Hurdles and Steeplechase camo io 3i.-ind on Saturday, a couple of days before due dale. lew were prepared to see Ben Joii-ou placed above Shrapnel ami Compass <iml the son of Ben Godfrey has a bit tin' wr-d <>f it. Walono has also plenty of weight: bin I‘alsano and Tauira tire both, nicely ir.-airil. while A nd ax has only to be near as g«»n1 as Im is proclaimed to make h mess of the handicap. Winnnora has Leon given every opportunity to make, a name for himself, as has Gold Bird, which is spoken of as decidedly useful. Aorangi is also nicely placed, but Air. Aloi- ■ has taken a ib-' idCd risk in Jelling W<-ol'o •n 00100 loo in with 1* /». The latter is • indited with running third in the V.R.C. National Hurdle Race, after contesting ilie Maiden I fu.nl le Race earlier in the day, ami this form should have earned him at, least ■another stone. In the steeplechase Klatore has been given every diwe‘, in fact, the whole of the first nine on the list have no’thiiig t«» complain of. Bullworth, Red McGregor, Leo. and Full Cry appear (he lest ot the lighter division. With an acceptance of 25 for the Groat ’Northern Hurdles, there Is plenty of material for an excellent contest, although .’the class, with a few exceptions, is probably below that of former years. Tim most I tiotieoAblr defections from the cveuA are Campas*. I’aisano, Tanira. Audax. and Gold Bird. I’aisano’s non-n« replance will bo a big blow to early hackers, for 11m son of Strowan has been consistently supported in doubles with fancied candidates in the Steeplechase. Audax is another that was well supported, and his defection is a big surprise. of those left in, Dunborve, .Prophet. Wimmem, Aorangi, and WoollooTitooloo are the popular selections. In the Steeplechase the two top-weights, Kiatere nnd Sol, still hold their ground, but a wellfiacked one in Eldorado has dropped out. Tin' latter's absence. however, was not altogether unexpected, for it was an open scorer 11ml his trainer was strongly against racing the horse al Ellerslie. Outside of Fldorado. nothing of note has failed to accept. The death of King Edward VII. i' a ftcrious blow to the English Turf, for His Majesty took a keen and active interest in the sport, and a victory for his colours always created tremendous enthusiasm. For si number of years Im raced with but little success. but In 1896 Persimmon gave him his first big victory, accounting for Hie English Derby, following up the win with another In the St. ]3»ger. Four years later Diamond .Jubilee, a full brother to Per alinnion. won the triple crown, the ’I wo Thousand Guineas, Derby, and SI. Loger, in the Royal colours. and then, after a run of ill luck for about eight years. Minoru, a colt leased from Col. Hall Walker, won the I»erb\ of 19(19, registering 1 he first stiece-s In the event ever gained by a reigning monarch of England. The seem* after Minoru 's .• mu-ess was unparalleled in •he history of the British Turf, and “o great wie* 'the enthusiasm that the huge crowd sang the National Anthem In front of the Royal Box. while, when ilis MaieSty went to the horse as lie returned 1 • •male, mitnbers so fir forgot tlmni'-elve* ns to pit him mi the hack, so carried away were tiny with pxcilcmenl. During bis rarrer on the turf the Royal colour- «er<» carried to victory in print Im II y cveir Important race run in England, Hie l-i«l t»» win for the deconM'd Klug being Witch of the Air. which won the Spring I’la’e at lkempi«»n Park on the day he parsed away.

Those who take sufficient interest in the matter will often notice that horses whi'h draw inside places at Hie start frequently get to the oiitsiilc. ami thosi? which draw the outside numbers uiten get. inside. I’h's state of affairs eviibuitly prevails in other count t ies, ami commenting on the recent Moon-tield meeting, a Sydney writer stys: -‘"lt was absurd to expect owners whose representatives were right <•11 Hie outside, when at the post in the Scarborough Mlle at Moorefield, to back their horses. Lunoc, which won, drew No. 22 position, this being third from the extreme outside, but this fact did not deter his stable from supporting him heavily, while the public also followed suit. McLachlan, Lunoc’s rider, however, went straight into ninth position, and after a coujde of the field broke the webbing, McLachlan went into about seventh place, intK*h to the delight of his backers. This <4early shows the fallacy of drawing for positions, while it reflects to the discredit of the starter in allowing a rider to ‘crib’ a position. Brightie’s rider, too, sneaked up several points, but he was not so fortunate as McLachlan in getting out of the slips. It is a common practice for jockeys riding at the registered meetings who draw a bad position, to work up to the inside rails. Y- t they do it with impunity, and with little or no fear of being sent to the outside position drawn by them. Vnless this is rectified, the sooner the drawing for positions is dune away witii the better, for it wiil obviate a fooling of the public. i i i TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CIIRISTCIIU R Cll, Wed n esd a y. A short lime ago it was stated that Lady Medallist was to be treated to a spell. It is now stated, however, that Prosser has changed his mind, and that Lady Medallist w ill be taken to Wanganui this month, for the winter meeting. Perilous, a full brother to the Wanganuiowned True Shot, by Pistol —Alveary, has boon showing great form in Victoria recently. During the last few weeks he has won three good races. The Dunedin trainer, 11. McKay, has a big string in hand at Wingatui, and his Irnrses are looking well. The speedy Lupin—Mabelle gelding, T.npulite, is nt present enjoying a spell. If is expected that the brood mares, yearlings, and other stock of the late James Miller, the Southland sportsman, will bo olTered for sale at Winton on May 24, when, the Winton Trotting Club holds its annual lixture. Harold Dillon must take rank as one op Hie best t wo-yoar-olds ever seen in New, Zealand (says a Southern writer), and he is a splendid advertisement for his sire. The colt won easily at Forbury Park, after cutting cut ten furlongs in 3.0 2-5, and went his first, mile in 2.21. Wild Belle, the dam of Harold Dillon, was got by Wildwood from Fannie Bello, an American-bred mare, by Mambrino King—Fannie. Belle is chock full of thoroughbred blood, as her second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh dams w ere all got by thoroughbred horses. And yet some people say thoroughbred blood should not be bred into trotting stock. Revenue has won the honour of being the champion trotter of Australasia, and the champion saddle trotter of the world not bad for a horse bred at this end of the world. His mile beat Fritz’s Australasian record of 2.13. and also the world's saddle record of 2.132. Madhura. full sister to All Red, died re-* cently at Porirua. As lie ‘Witte has not been doing well orr ilie West Coast, a change of climate is to be tried, and Stepniak’s son is now located’ a i Awapuni. Jack Pot is reported to bo quite sound again, and will. probably be ridden in the ‘Wanganui steeplechase by J. Parramoro. The gelding Full Cry has recently been schooled over the big country, and is said to have acquitted himself satisfactorily. Sir ’Frisco, which has been trained by 1. T.owe at ’l’rentham, joined E. Carmot’s stable last week. Shearsby, who has been settled at Levin for ilie past six years, and who has trained many winners during that period, is shortly, to remove to Awapuni. £ £ 5: EGMONT MEETING. HAWEiRA, Wednesday. The Egmont Racing Club’s AV inter Meeting to-day was well attended. The weatbef was threatening, but was practically Hua throughout, the day. Tongahoe Hurdles, one mile and a-half.—• Continuance, 11.0, 1; Nicotine, 9.10, 2; Kainoa, 9.11, 3. Also started: Nightmare, < limax, Claremont, Waitapu, (’base Alab, The Leader, Beeline. Time, 2.53 4-5. Railway Handicap.-—Repeat 1, Attention 2. Knnewara 3. Also started: Golden Loop, \ alentine, Timothy, Voca, Plantation, Rangiwhefu. St. Prior, Charge, Miss Alba. Time. 1.18 4-5. Mcßae Memorial Stakes. Marton 1, Mulga Bill 2. Research 3. Also started: .Manapouri. Lethean. Clemora. John, Lady Mcn<* hik'tff, Goodwin Park, Uhlando, Maharauul. Ou entering 'Hie straight Marton held second place to Mulga Bill, but came <*n full of running, and in a fine finish won by hnlf-ii length, the third horse being a nc<-k further away. Time. 2.2. Ladies’ Purse Handicap. St. Lumsden 1, Nero 2. Te Wlictu 3. Altso started: Rueniae, Liquid Air. Kanewnra, llamlsome Paul, Locligmird, Envoy. Tiraumea, Golden Glow. Bon (‘yr. Seniority, Stephens, Siarlike, Machine Oil, Stewardess, Silver Bomb. 'Lime, 1.51 2-5. Telegraph Handicap. Stourton 1, llinelunangl 2. Nukiihau 3. Also started: Valentine, Leahora, (’out nil to, Starboard. Bowbells. Apollonnrls, Prancer, Twinkle, AVhana. Siindx Paul, Sea Wind, (’lemseii, Silver i ox ’ ’I line, 1 i 2 " V lihi Handicap Shining Star 1, Ambrosian 2. Queen’s Prize 3. Alsn stnrtedr Tam Glen Royal Youngster. Beacon. Petrobns. Wainioko, Lady Heroine, (lorinda, *l\iishhiia. Timo, 1.47 1-5.

SECOND DAY. lIA WE It A. Thursday, The secund day of the Egmont races was favoured with good, although threatening weather, and a Urge attendance. Fourteen bookmakers were licensed, and the tutalisat'»r Investments reached £5494, making a total of £10.470 for the two days, an increase of £O6O compared with last year. There was good sport throughout. The favourites only won two races during the day. An inquiry was held into the riding of Reumac by Pritchard. The rider’s explanation was accepted. Another inquiry resulted in Jenkins, the rider of Contralto in the last race, being fined £lO for interference with I‘earce. Hie rider of Starboard. The results are:—r Manawapou Hurdles, one mile and threequarters.- Waitapu. 10.2, 1: Nero, 9.8, 2; Maharanui. 10.3, 3. All started. Time, 3.26 1-5. Won by a head. Borough Handicap.—Plantation 1. Beacon 2, Potrohus 3. Also started: Sting. Star. Kanewara. Timothy, Kauroa, Queen’s Prize, Blind, Waimoko, The Reiver, Stevens, Tiruamea, Tsushima, Maori Rifle. Time. 1.34 1-5. The Shorts.—Stourton 1. Bow Bells 2, Valentine 3. Also started: Kairoe, Prancer, Sandy Paul, Moutoa Girl, Miss Paul. Ngatihana, Silver Spur, Patriotic. Nukuhau, Red Lupin. Contralto. Time, 1.6. Manaia Handicap.— Golden Eagle 1. Clemora 2, Research 3. Also started: Marton, Lethean, Lady MenschikoiT. Mulga Bill, Compass, Research, Tam Glen. Turning into the straight for home Mulga Bill led from Clemora and Research, but Golden Eagle shot out and won by two lengths from Clemora, with the third horse a neck away. Time 1.45 1-5. Ngamutu Handicap.—Miss Alba 1. Voca 2, Attention 3. Also started: Ambrosian, Golden Loop, Repeat, Leahora, Lady Heroine. Seawind, Clarinda, St. Prior. Time 1.18 4-5. Corinthian Handicap.—Envoy *!, Te Whetu 2. Howler 3. Also started: Reumac, Liquid Air. Handsome Paul. Time, 2.7 2-5. Opeke Handicap.—Hiuckorangi 1, Bow Bells 2, Prancer 3. Also started: Contralto, Starboard, Twinkle. Blend, St. Lumsden, Stewardess, St. Myrtle, Lady Loo, Miss I’aul, Silver Fox. Time, 595. 4? 4- 4* A.R.C. ACCEPTANCES. GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE, Two miles and a-half.

' f £ £ TAKAPUNA ACCEPTANCES. i Ir The following acceptances have been received for the opening day’s racing of the Taka puna Jockey Club’s Winter jMeeting, .Which opens on Saturday next:— Maiden Hurdle Race. —Kremlin 10.0, Maiora 9.11, Celtic 9.11, Red McGregor 9.10, Rimlock 9.9, Paul 9.9, Freevata 9.8, Prince Keo 9.6, Goldsmith 9.6, Arty 9.5, Whatashot 9.3, Tua Kitua 9.1, Powerful 9.1, Cudweed 9.0, Calm 9.0, King Hippo 9.0, Sceptre 9.0, Matarere 9.0. Empire Handicap.—Truganinl 8.5, Sir Ar legal 8.3, Uraniwm 8.3, Pohutu 7.13, Maheno 7.11, Sea Elf 7.9, Haldane 7.5, Explosive 7. A Hauraki Hurdle Race.—Shrapnel 11.3, Te Aral 10.6, Prophet 10.6, Lady Patricia 10.5, iSol 10.0, Well cast 10.0, Tui Cakobau 9.10, Commander 9.6, Iloanga 9.4, Armagh 9.4, l/och Fyne 9.3, Caval iero 9.3, Master Paul 9.2, Mowart 9.1, Pukenui 9.1, Le Beau 9.1, Jmscombo 9.1, Noteorini 9.0. Pony Handicap.—Necktie 9.1, Mistime 8.13, Cyroua 8.4, Miss Stella 7.10, Peggy Fry de 7.7. Bedie Napier 7.1, Maika 6.13, Txuifire 6.12, Neva 6.11, Nora Soult 6.10, Norway 6 9. Royal Handicap. Waiari 9.3, Cyrano 7.11, Impulsive 7.9, Magneto 7.6. Dogger Bank 7.1, Elegance 7.1, Admiral Soult 6.13, Zinnia 6.13, Lndy Frances 6.13, Montpelier 6.10. \galaringa Handicap. Don Quex 8.4, Miss Grizzle 8.4, Kilsyth 8.3, Miss IJ von in 8.2, Nelins 8.2, Eoonite 8.2, Flying Soult X.o, Captain Soult 7.13. Maroon and Black 7.13, Steplink 7.13. Spectre 7.13, Blue Mount 7.12. Gough Finn 7.12, Toa Tore 7.12. Parana I 7.12, MaykofT 7.12. Monocle 7.12, Sabine 7.12, Miss Explosion 7.12. Maiden Handicap.'—Elertraknff 0.0, Fraulein 8.7. Montpelier 8.5. Yankee 8.3, S-hil-loria 8.0. Hehl 7.6, Bello .Napier 7.6, Don Quex 7.6. Flying Cloud 76. Wa lota hi 7.5, Caruso 7.5. Miss Eivonia 7.4. IJoyda 7.3, Flying Soult 7.2, Maroon and Black 7.1, Spectre 7 1. Rod Impin 7.6, Miss Explosion 7.0, Siola 7.0, Monocle 7.0.

st. lb. Bt. lb. T’.on Jonson* 11 3 Commander < 0 4 Shrapnel »* 11 1 Maiora —.»« <) 2 Pan tutu 10 7 Waitapu .** 9 0 r J e Aral «.,* J 0 4 Maharanui w 9 0 I’rophet . 1 0 4 Hoanga 9 2 Dunborve •*« 10 4 Armagh •***.<« 9 2 Lady Patricia 10 3 Free vat a ■**■ 9 0 M immera •••> 10 Q Pukenui .... 9 0 Maidi 10 > Q Wellcast 12 Tuakitna ... 9 0 Sol 9 13 Luscombe 9 0 Tui Cakobau 9 R Rangihaeta • 9 0 Aorangi „»« a 5 GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE. Three miles and a-half. St. lb. st. lb. Kia (ere 12 4 Lovell 9 12 S<il _ - . T< 7 0 12 Te Arai . 11 5 Creusot *•«•<« 9 12 Loch Fyne.«! 11 1 First Barrel 9 11 Audax ***« 10 12 CavaHero 9 10 Capitol 10 12 'Mozart .*-.*• 9 10 I.e Beau «»« 10 10 Full Crv 9 10 J a ok Pot •.* 10 10 Goldsmith •« 9 « Bullworth -»-*■ 10 3 King Hippo • 9 7 Ped McGregor 10 1 Melody ***** 9 7 Lingerer • 9 1 3 Pharos 9 7 Pierre 9 13