TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 22, 1 June 1910, Page 12

TURF GOSSIP

By

WHALEBONE.

FIXTURES.

3une 3 aad 4 — Dunedin J.C. Winter June 3, 4, 8 — A.R.C. Winter June 15, 10 — Hawke's Bay J.C. Winter Three first favourites were successful at Takapuua on Saturday. The gelding Flying Cloud is jumping in treat style in his schooling essays at Ellerslie. The gelding Waiata arrived at Ellerslie on Thursday to take part in the A.R.C. ‘Winter Meeting. The Great Northern Steeplechase winner Moccasin broke down badly during the running of the Wanganui Steeplechase. The Gisborne horses Paisano and Continuance are reported to be suffering from influenza, and are to be given a spell. The San Fran horse Tan San has just put In an appearance at Ellerslie, to fulfil his engagements at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting. The stallion St. Paul has been purchased, iby a Ilawera resident, and it is understood will, in future, du stud duties in that district. L. J •The two-year-old Master Wairiki got away /from his boy recently, and got foul of a ’barb wire fence, cutting himself about Somewhat, severely. The gelding Flying Cloud was offered for sale at auction, by Messrs A. Buckland and (Sous, on Friday, but was passed in when bidding stopped at 40gs. Dryos, by Birkenhead — Dryad, which •was bred by the Hon. J. D. Ormond, won ±he Sandgate Cup (Queensland) of sUosovs> on May 12th, from 15 others. According to the cable from Roumania published recently, it is probably just as well for some of the N.Z. riders that they are not riding in that country. The southern owner, Mr M. Melrose, did rot leave the Takapuna meeting emptyhanded, his - mare Advantage winning the .Victoria Handicap on the concluding day. Tul Cakobau's win in the Tlauraki Hurdles at Taka puna on Saturday lias earned him a 51b penalty, and he .will now be required to carry 9.13. King Hippo, the winner of the Maiden “Hurdles on Saturday at Takapuna, is engaged in the Great Northern Steeplechase, In which he has the minimum weight, 9.7. No one will begrudge K. Heaton bis suc•cess with Lady Frances at Takapuna on (Saturday, for, apart from misfortune with Hiis horses, he has had a lot of illness in his family. ■The Freedom gelding Freevata was made la good favourite for the Maiden Hurdles at Tukapuua on Saturday, but failed, after running prominently for about half the Journey. 1 Mr Morse .was at Takapuna on Saturday to witness The first day’s running of the /T.J.C. Winter Meeting, leaving on Sunday for Wanganui to catch the W J.C. Winter Meeting. .. ! 'The southern mare Truganini was made ft good favourite for the Empire Handicap at Takapuna last Saturday, but let •lior backers down badly, and was one of the last to finish. : By Ids victory in the Wanganui Steeplechase, Jack Pot has Incurred the exJreme penalty of 101 b for the Great Northern Steeplechase, and his weight in that event will now be 11.6. f The gelding Muskewal Is to be given a Bpell for a month or so, when he will resume -work under the charge of George Walker, nt Epsom. The same trainer is also handling three rising two year-olds. The Soult mare Mahenn seems to have tm nod verv sour, and in both her essays at Takapuna she failed to respond at all generously when called upon for an effort by her rider. Although Penfold appeared on the race raid as being ttallied by P. Conway, such is not the rase, and it is understood the horse is now worked under his owner’s Supervision. It Is stated that Walkarakn was pretty badly hurt when he fell in the Connolly Handicap nt Wanganui, mid that there Is very little chance of hi* fulfilling bi* Auckland engagements.

The Cuirassier gelding Tul Cakobau earned two five-pound penalties at the Takapuna meeting —51 b extra weight for the Great Northern Hurdle race, and a £o fine fur his jockey.

A coincidence in connection with Electrakoff’s win in the Britannia Handicap at Takapuna on Wednesday, is in the fact that the event was w r on last year by Dardanus, a half-brother to Electrakoff. The accident to W. Wilson on Wednesday last is bad luck for that rider, for it will probably keep him out of the saddle fur some time, just at the busiest time of the year, for a cross-country horseman. That the best of jumpers will often make a mistake, was fully evidenced at Takapuna on Wednesday, when Master Paul, which has hitherto proved himself a perfect fencer, struck the first hurdle and came down. A most promising young hurdler in Spectre was seen out at the Takapuna meeting, and with a bit more experience, the son of Soult will probably be found holding his own in better company than opposed him on Saturday. After a number of disappointments, Flying Soult managed to get his name on the winning list at Takapuna on Saturday, accounting for the Ngataringa Handicap. Flying Soult's win gave the apprentice Bowden his first winning ride. The Flintlock gelding Rimlock made his debut as a hurdler at the Takapuna meeting, contesting the Maiden Hurdles on each day. Rimlock may turn out useful at the illegitimate game, but at present the prospects of his doing so are not very bright. The Great Northern Hurdles candidate Paritutu was produced at Takapuna on Wednesday to fulfil his engagement in the Hauturu Hurdles. The veteran son of Castor looked very lusty, and finished among the “also started’’ division. The whole of the horses in the estate of the late Mr J. B. Williamson, including brood mares, yearlings* two-year-olds, and horses in training, are to be offered for sale at auction, on June 6th, by Messrs A. Buckland and Sons. The Auckland horsemen A. Julian and B. Deeley both steered a winner of an important event at Wanganui yesterday, the former riding Jackpot in the Wanganui Steeplechase, while the latter had the mount on Clemora in the Connolly Handicap. The most successful sire at the recent Takapuna meeting was Soult, the gets of which won three races. Advance was responsible for two winners, and Cardigan, Leolantis, Cyrenian, Menschitoff, St. Peter, Seaton Delaval, St. Hippo, Eton, and Cuirassier one each. The victory of Omati in the Hauturu Hurdles at Takapuna on Wednesday was as big a surprise to his connections as it was to the general public. Both his stable companions, Ben Jonson and Hoanga, were looked upon as certain to beat the son of Leolantis. Mr G. P. Donnelly has decided to send El Dorado to Melbourne, and it is understood he will be shipped from Wellington next week, in charge of his trainer, P. McLaughlin. The Napier horseman, R. Thompson will accompany the horse, and will ride him in bis Australian engagements. After a lengthy spell, Pohutu made his reappearance on Saturday last, being saddled up to contest the T.J.C. Empire Handicap. The son of Explosion bore a very jolly appearance, and although he was running forward in the early stages, be eventually finished last. Both Sol and Le Beau, which are engaged in the Great Northern Steeplechase, made good showings in the Haurakl Hurdles on Saturday, hut Loch Fyne. which is also engaged at Ellerslie, was in the rear all the way, and was over a furlong away when toe winner reached the post. The display of Lady Patricia in the Hauraki Hurdles on Saturday was very disappointing, and on that, showing she can have no chance in the Great Northern Hurdles. Her rider was hard at her passing the stand the first time, but she never responded to his calls, and eventually finished a long way back. The largo field of fifteen horses saddled up to contest the Haurakl Hurdles at Takapunn on Sat unlay, no lows than ten of them claiming engagements in the Great Northern Hurdles. Of these, Tul Cakobau, Armagh, Prophet, Sol. and Commander were nil in the limelight, and their display must have been satisfactory to their supporters.

The three-year-old filly Souitoria improved on her form at the Ellerslie Meeting wheu she ran prominently in her engagementa, and earned her first winning bracket by accounting for the Maiden Plate at Takapuna on Saturday. Soultoria gives evidence of great staying power, and, with a bit of age, may be useful urcr a distance of ground. The race in the Maiden Hurdles on the first day of the Takapuna meeting did Spectre a lot of good, for the sou of Soult fenced with the confidence of a veteran, and after appearing to be beaten a quarter of a mile from home, he came again, and fighting out a game finish, won by three parts of a length. The Castor gelding Wellcast knocked his leg, which filled, and the horse was unable to fulfil his engagements at the Takapuna meeting, while it is extremely doubtful if he will be seen out at Ellerslie, unless it is on the last day of the gathering. The mishap is bad luck for his veteran owner, Mr E. Hillary, for the gelding was very well, and may have picked up a stake at the meeting. The surprise of the Empire Handicap was the forward running of Uranium. When parading in the paddock the daughter of Leolantis looked very ragged, while in her preliminary she appeared to go a bit short. In the race, contrary to usual custom, Uranium raced behind till four furlongs from home, when she ran up to the leaders, and turning for home looked to have a good winning chance, but Sea Elf carried too many guns for her at the finish, and the best she could do was to run second. The Canterbury Jockey Club last year paid away £30,240 in stakes. Government taxes absorbed £3050, and £6312 was spent on new stands, totalisator house, and caretaker’s cottage, and £1344 on improvements at the course. Receipts from the totalisator were £17,339; bookmakers’ licenses, £6220; nomination and other fees, £6925; subscriptions, £1785; receipts from race meetings, £9973. Total receipts from all sources were £48,126, and the cash balance at the end of the year was £431. The two-year-old season being over, the turf statistician, “Pentagraph,” has issued his annual interesting table of the winning youngsters and their sires. Those that hav ewon over £lOO are: £ Formby by Birkenhead—Gladisla .. 2610 Danube by Martian—Neva 1900 Madam Madcap by Clanranald — Madowla . 1325 Koh-i-noor by Royal Fusilier —Bijou 750 Apellon by Monoform—Latona 735 Tenterhook by Clanranald —To-mor-row 680 War Song by Royal Fusilier —Cantatrice 605 Ashby by Obligado—Tournament .»< 52 o Formless by Multiform —Dreamer .. 525 Saxifrage by Quarry man—Gold Leaf 370 Sea Eagle by Birkenhead —Rain .... 3G5 Countermine by Quarryman —Safeguard • • •- Aerina by Soult —Hotcherina 300 King Soult by Soult —Lady Musket 300 Lord Kelvin by Multiform—Sans Peur 295 Lady Reina by Merrixvee —Lady Helen 285 Formeden by Multiform —Otterden 270 Antoinette by Soult—Miss Annie 260 Martyre by Martian —Nantes 230 Goldfinder by San Fran—Dazzle 220 Selene by Birkenhead—Eos 215 Wenona by Spalpeen—Waimangu .. 215 Killaloo by Kilcheran —Prelude .... 200 Winning Post by Merriwee —Victoria Cross 195 Kora by Stepniak—Demeter 190 Obsidian by Obligado—Peace 180 Sunburnt by Multiform —Drought .. 165 Dirkdale by Birkenhead—Thame .... 160 Echo by Obligado—Kitiroa 140 Martine by Martian- Gipsy Maid .. 115 Directoire by Wairiki —Queen Anne 115 Princess Soult by Soult—Princess Alice 110 Lady Waterford by Soult —Alinga . . 100 & •£ 4*

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. Judged by the size of the fields and the quality of the racing, the North Otago Jockey Club’s Meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday was one of the best the club has had, though the attendance on the second day was not up to expectations, and the totalisator receipts showed a shrinkage, which made the total for the meeting rather less than last year. Tikitere gave Mr. 11. A. Knight his second success in the Oamaru Cup, as he scored with Lapland in 1907. The Finland—Flame mare is entitled to a decent place among the horses in the Dominion that can see out a journey, and is furnishing better into a weightcarrier. The well-known rider, J. McCombe, who handed in his jockey’s license after the last New Zealand Cup Meeting, and has since set up as a trainer in Dunedin, recently secured a license from the Dunedin Jockey Club. He made his reappearance in the saddle at Oamaru, but had only a couple of mounts each day, and did not get a place. Oblong, which won the Trial Handicap, paid a dividend of over half a century, only five pounds being invested on her la the machine. She is a four-year-old mare by Obligado from Mountain Maid, and may be expected to improve on her recent effort. The Lord Rossi yn—Komuri gelding Stone Ginger, which made his debut over fences at the Dunedin Autumn Meeting, showed up in attractive colours at the Oamaru Meeting, winning both hurdle races Ir good style. He is entered only for steeple chases at the coming Dunedin Meeting, and the big fences should not be beyond his powers. Of course, he had no champions to boat this week, but, even with that qualification, his races were thoroughly convincing. Ills dam is a full sister to Fiiroclydon. so that his lineage Is promising, even if his name sounds unarlstocratic. His present owner (Mr. M. Two-

mey) got a rare bargain when he bought the gelding from Mr. J. Buckley for £167.

Palette was another double winner at Oamaru, accounting for two of the minor fiat races. He is a three-year-old gelding by the speedy Pallas, from Bealey, and may do good service over short courses. Balaclava, which has been off the scent for some time, made an auspicious reappearance by securing a third place and 4 win at Oamaru. The gelding is a member, of the great Stepniak—lren family, and. if he trains on satisfactorily, be should score again before long. While competing in the Walreka Handicap at Oamaru on Tuesday, Ristori broke down badly, and it is extremely unlikely that she will race again: in fact, het owner has practically decided to put her to the stud this coming season. The Royal Artillery filly has little ta recommend her in the way of track performances, but her breeding is all right. The Canterbury Jockey Club is taking steps to improve its short courses at Riccarton. The five-furlong course has been altered slightly, with a view to preventing the crowding that invariably takes place at the point where the course proper is reached. The Course Committee has under consideration the possibility of making a new six-furlong course. The turn into the straight has always been dangerous, and six furlong races at Riccarton, especially Hie Stewards’ Handicap, have a long talc to tell of accidents at the corner. When the proposal to increase the taxation of racing clubs became law it was freely stated that the C.J.C. would have to reduce its stakes, but the Chairman was able to announce at the annual meeting that if the revenue remained satisfactory, there would be no necessity for reducing. • . • A matter that is of considerable interest to owners of high-class horses was mentioned at the annual meeting of the C.J.C. by Mr. J. D. Greenwood, who said that, as an owner, he would be pleased if the club would abandon the system of automatically penalising in subsequent handi* cap events a horse that had won a weight for-age race. The chairman assured Mr. Greenwood that the committee would consider the matter.

4 4 i A.R.C. GREAT NORTHERN MEETING.

The following final payments and acceptances were posted last night in connection with the Great Northern meeting, which opens at Ellerslie on Friday next: — FIRST DAY. THE GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE of 750sovs. Two miles and a-half. st. lb.

Mr C. Dawson’s br g Ben Jonson, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Houri 11 3 Mr E. J. Watts’ br g Wimmera, 4yrs, by Merriwee—Mousqueterie (including 71b penalty) 10 9 Mr J. George’s b g Paritutu, aged, by Castor—Yattaglian 10 7 Mr C. Morse’s b g Te Arai, aged, by Monaco—Frolic 10 4 Mr V. Bolger’s br g Prophet, syrs, by St. Paul—Tawhiti 10 4 Mr Geo. Dunnet’s b g Dunborve, syrs, by Bluejacket—Lady Peer 10 4 Mr C. Thede’s ch in Lady Patricia, 4yrs, by Salvadan —Cloud 10 3 Mr R. W. Duder’s b g Tui Cakobau, aged, by Cuirassier—Hune (including 51b penalty) 9 13 Mr W. C. Morgan’s br g Sol, aged, by Soult—Lorelei 9 12 Mr Ilighden’s b g Aorangi, aged, by Merriwee —Ponaturi 9 5 Mr J. O’Driscoll’s b g Waitapu, aged, by Gipsy Grand —Waipuna 9 2 Mr J. Foreman's blk g Maharanui, aged, by Sylvia Park—Pauline.... 9 2 Mr J. Hill’s b h Armagh, syrs, by Salvadan—Leonette 9 2 Mr A. F. Douglas’ br h Woolloomooloo. 6yrs. by Definition—Farthingale 9 0 Mr F. P. Selby’s b g Tui Kitua, aged, by Leolantis—Bessemer 9 0 Mr S. Tanner’s ch h Rangihaeta, aged, by Rangipuhi—Tawhera .... 9 0

NORTH OTAGO MEETING*

OAMARU, Tuesday. The North Otago Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting commenced to-day. There was a fair attendance, and the racing was good. The totalisator put through £4099. The results are:— Empire Handicap Hurdles, one mile and a-half. —(Stone Ginger, 10.12, 1: Whatakura, 11.9, 2; Rifle Range, 9.9, 3. Won by a neck. Time, 2.52 1-5. Tokarahi Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—Waiju, 10.0, 1; Fisticuff, 9.4, 2; Armamen'to, 9.9, 3. Won by a neck. Time, 1.30 1-5. Trial Plate, four furlongs.—Oblong, 8.7, 1; Beau Brocade, 8.0, 2; Collen Mary, 8.0, 3. Won by a length and a-half. Oamaru Cup, one mile. —Tikitere, 9.9, 1; My Lawyer, 8.4, 2; Silkweb, 7.5, 3. Won by half a length. Time, 1.41 2-5. Waireka Handicap, six furlongs.—Seagar, 7.11, and Shindy, 8.12, dead heat, 1; Miss Dorie, 8.0, 3. Time, 1.27. Railway Handicap, five furlongs.—Palette, 8.5, 1; Optiform, 8.2, 2; Royal Step, 8.5, 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.2. Stewards’ Handicap, six furlongs.—All Guns, 8.2, 1; Cute, 8.6, 2; Balaclava, 8.3, 3. Won easily. Time, 1.16 1-5. OAMARU, Wednesday. The North Otago Jockey Club’s races were concluded to-day in fine weather. The racing was. exceedingly good. The sum of £8049 was passed through the totalisator for the two days, which was something less than the last winter meeting. Results:— Waikaura Hurdles, 1£ mile.—Stone Ginger 1, Rifle Range 2, Ringman 3. Alt started. Won by three lengths. Time, 3.18. Parkside Welter Handicap, seven furlongs.—Balaclava 1, Speculate 2, Inchbonny 3. Scratched: Cute. Won easily. Time, 1.30 2-5. The Shorts, five furlongs.—Merribeck, 8.0, and Colleen Mary, 7.7 (dead heat), 1; Optiform, 8.0, 3. Mqfribeck and Colleen Mary ran a dead heat for first place. Time, 1.4. Victoria Handicap, one mile.—My Lawyer, 8.8, 1; Paragon, 7.13, 2; Silkweb, 7.9, 3. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 1.43. Redcastle Handicap, six furlongs.—Miss Dorie, 9.0, 1; Windward, 8.0, 2: Eaglestone, 8.5 3. A hard race and a close finish. Time. 1.17. ’ Pukeurl Handicap, four furlongs.— Palette, 9.9, 1; Optiform, 9.5, 2. Won by half a length. Time, 49 l-ss. Members* Handicap, five furlongs.— Obsono, 7.13, 1; Rock Ferry. 6.10. 2: Octave, 8.9, 3. Won by a length. Time, 1.2. £ £ £

TAKAPUNA WINTER MEETING.

CONCLUDING DAY. The concluding day’s racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting took place on May 25. The weather fine, and the attendance large for an off day. As on the opening day, the racing passed off satisfactorily, while the general t‘oii(luct of the gathering by the various officials under the secretary (Mr R. Wynyard) left no room for complaint. After the running of the Hau turn Hurdles the stewards asked Jones, the rider of Tui Cakoban, to explain his handling of that horse. After hearing his explanation, which was to the effect that he mistook the distance, and was under the impression that there was another round to go, a fine of £5 was inflicted. Speculation on the machines showed a Talling off as compared with last year, the amount handled by the staff of Messrs W. Blom field and Co. totalling £14,111 10/, which is a decrease of £1459 10/ on last year. Bookmakers fees totalled £920. I*UPL KE HANDICAP of 80sovs. Seven furlongs. A. E. Watkin’s ch g Don Quex, 6yrs, by Cardigan—Jessamine, 7.5 (R W Brown) . 1 11. Gibb’s b c Caruso, 3yrs, 7.4 (Whittaker) 2 A. Alley’s vh m Waiotahi, syrs,”7*4* (Conquest) 3 Also started: Yankee 8.1, Flying Sowlt 80, Maroon and Black 7.7, Kilsyth 7.3, Miss Livonia 7.2, Lloyds 7.2, Steplink 7.0, Ton Tere 7.0, Blue Mount 7.0, Red Lupin 7.0, Biola 7.0. When they passed the stand Rod Lupin and Caruso were racing together, with Walotabl at the head of a close bunched lot. ' along the back Caruso had charge, 'With Waiotahi on his quarters, and then came Red Lupin and Don Quex. Waiotahi <ud Caruso were still the leaders u« they

turned for home, just clear of Don Quex, and then came Yankee. At the distance Caruso had Waiotahi beaten, but a little further on Don Quex came with a fast run, and, catching Caruso in the last stride, won by a head. Waiotahi was a length away, third, and then came Miss Livonia and Yankee, with Toa Tere last. Time, 1.33 2-5. Maroon and Black was favourite.

HAUTURU HANDICAP HURDLES of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. C. W. Coleman’s b g Onuiti, aged, by Leolantis—Unknown, 9.3 (Hickton).... 1 R. W. Duder's b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 10.7 (Jones) 2 S. Tanner’s ch h Rangihaeta, aged, 9.2 (Cowan) 3 Also started: Ben Johnson, 11.6; Shrapnel, 11.1; Paritutu, 10.9; Sol, 9.11; Commander, 9.8; Hoanga, 9.3; Pukenui, 9.2; Master Paul, 9.1; Luscombe, 9.0. Master Paul was quickest to the first fence, which he struck and came down, leaving Paritutu and Luscombe in the lead, just dear of Tui Cakobau, after which came Omati, Ben Jonson, and Rangihaeta, with Sol last. Omati had taken the lead when the field reached the fence at the half mile post, and passing the stand was four lengths in front of Rangihaeta, and then followed Tui Cakobau and Paritutu, with Sol a long way last. Making no mistakes Omati maintained the advantage going along the back, and was never seriously troubled, eventually winning by three lengths from Tui Cakobau, which was a couple of lengths in front of Rangihaeta, and then came Commander, Ben Jonson, with Sol last. Hoanga and Luscombe fell at the last fence. Time 3.28 3-5. Tui Cakobau was favourite. SECOND PONY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, five furlongs. J. Knotts’ b m Cyrona, aged, by Cyrcne —Etona, 8.2 (McMillan) 1 M. Jones’ b m Miss Stella, syrs, 8.1 (Conquest) 2 S. Lindsay’s b in Mistime, 4yrs, 8.11 (Buchanan) 3 Also started: Mighty Atom 9.1, Peggy Pryde 8.6, Leaflre 7.4, Belle Napier 6.12, Neva 6.10, Nora Soul't 6.10, Norway 6.7. Mighty Atom was quickest to begin, followed by Miss Stella and Peggy Pryde, and that trio comprised the leading division as they raced along the back, with Nora Boult and Leaflre most prominent of the others. There was no change in the position till the distance was reached, where Miss Stella had Mighty Atom beaten, but Cyrona, coming with a late run on the outside, won nicely by half-a-length, with Mistime a similar distance away, third. Then followed Belle Napier and Leaflre, Time, 1.14 2-5. Peggy Pryde was favourite. BRITANNIA HANDICAP of 175sovs. One mile. R. E. Price’s b g Elec’trakoff, 3yrs, by Menschikoff—Electra, 6.12 (Morris) .. 1 C. Morad’s ch g Sir Artegal, 4yrs, 8.5 (McMillan) 2 N. Banks’ ch m Uranium, aged, 5.9 (P. Brady) 3 Also started: Mahcno 7.8, Manapouri 8.4, Lady Frances 7.7, Explosive 7.0. Sir Artegal was quickest on his feet, but when they were fairly on their journey Electrakoff was in the lead, and showed the way past the stand, the order of the others being Sir Artegal, Lady Frances, Explosive, Uranium, and Maheno. Electrakoff was still the pilot going along the back, but crossing the top stretch Lady Frances was on terms, the pair being a length in front of Sir Artegal, and these positions were unchanged as they turned for home. At the distance Electrakoff had the opposition beaten, and, easily holding his own in the concluding stages, won by a length from Sir Artegal, which lasted long enough ‘to gain second honours by a neck from Uranium. Lady Frances was fourth, and Manapouri last. Time, 1.47 2-5. Electrakoff was favourite. TAKAPUNA MAIDEN HURDLE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half and 100yds. G. Cremer’s b m Spectre, 3yrs, by Soult —Apparition, 9.2 (Horne) 1 E. L. Pettitt’s ch g Cudweed, aged, 9.0 (Speakman) 2 B. Cunningham’s ch g Matarere, 4yrs, 9.5 (Deerey) 3 Also started: King Hippo 10.0. Kremlin 9.10, Red McGregor 9.7, Rimlock 9.6, Prince Leo 9.6, Freevata 9.5. Tui Kitua 9.0, II autere 9.0, Sabine 9.0, Penfold 9.0. Rimlock was first to move, but at the first fence Kremlin, Tua Kitua, and Cudweed were the leaders, with Freevata next. The latter jumped to the front at the fence, and showed the way past the stand, followed by Cudweed, Spectre, and Kremlin in that order. Going along the back Cudweed took charge, and showed the way across the top, with Spectre and Matarere as his nearest attendants. At the last fence there was little between 'the trio, and an interesting race resulted, Spectre getting the verdict by three-quarters of a length. Matarere was a length away, third with King Hippo and Tua KFtua following. Time, 3.6. King Hippo was favourite. VICTORIA HANDICAP of 125sovs. Five furlongs and a-half. M. Melrose’s blk m Advantage. syrs, by Advance —Lady Spec, 8.6 (VV. Ryan).. 1 A. J. Webber’s br m Mahinga, 6yrs, 7 9, (McMillan) 2 D. Tye’s br m Necktie, syrs, 6.13 (Morris) 3 Also started: Walari 9.3. Turbine 7.10, Impulsive 7.9, Admiral Soult 6.12, Elegance 6.12, I'airawaatu 6.10. The field gave some trouble at the post, but eventually they left to an even start. Turbine was quickest on his feet, ami showed file way along the back, followed by Advantage, Admiral Soult, and Mahinga, Crossing the top stretch. Advantage ran to the front, and was first to urn for homo. and easily holding her own in the run to the post, finished up a winner by a length and a-half from Mahinga, which boat Necktie a neck for second Honours. Admiral Soult was fourth, and Taira want u last. Time, 1.131-5. Mahinga was favour! to.

WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. W. J. Barleyman’s b m Miss Advance, syrs, by Advance—Vouriere, 7.13 (A. McMillan) 1 R. E. Prive’s b g Electrakoff, 3yrs, 8.6, including 71b. penalty (P. Brady) .... 2 T. Wylie’s b g Dogger Bank, 6yrs, 7.13, (M. Ryan) 3 Also started: Pohutu 8.12, Cyrcne 8.7, Magneto 8.3, Seldom 7.12, Escamillo 7.12, Zinnia 7.11, Fraulein 7.10, Baltimore 7.8. The light made it very hard to distinguish the colours, but the white face of Zinnia could be picked as the first to break ti»e line, hut when they passed the stand. Miss Advance was in the lead, followed by Zinnia, Cyrcne, Dogger Bank and Elertrnkoff. Going along the back. Dogger Bank and Electrakoff were Miss Advance's nearest attendants, and in that order they turned for home. In the run to the post. Electrakoff challenged, but could not make the least impression on Miss Advance, which won comfortably by a length and a half. Dogger Bank was four lengths away third, just in front of Pohutu. Time. 1.49. Electrakoff was favourite. 4 £ £

WANGANUI RACES.

FIRST DAY. WANGANUI. Tuesday. The Wanganui Jockey <?lub’s Winter Meeting opened to-day. The weather was fine, but rather cold, and there was a large attendance. The racing was marked by big fields and good finishes. The totalisator passed £10,906 through, as against £9226 on the first day last year. Twenty-one bookmakers plied their calling, the club benefiting to the extent of £328 10/. The following are the details of the later races:— Borough Handicap of lOOsovs, six furlongs.—Boanerges, 9.3, 1; Parula, 7.7, 2; Emblem, 7.6, 3. Scratched: Lethean. The big field gave a lot of trouble at the start, and finally -St. Bill and True Shot got away with a slight advantage, Ballarat and Kareroa being loft. Boanerges took charge at the entrance 'to the straight, and won comfortably by a length and a-half. Time, 1.15 4-5. WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE of 425sovs. About three miles. Jack Pot, 10.12 (A. Julian) 1 Lovell, 9.13 (H. Telford) 2 Oryx, 9.9 (J. Lyford) 3 Also started: Eldorado 11.7, Moccasin 10.5, Sir Lethe 10.5, Bullworth 10.4, Lingerer 10.0, Pharos 9.7. The big race was uneventful till Ihe final stages. The field was sent away well, Sir Lethe leading from Lovell, Bull worth, Moccasin, and Jack Pot, with Oryx last. Sir Lethe was early out of the race, running through an opening in the inside course a couple of furlongs past the stand. Lovell thou went to the front, and, when turning out of the back, had a lead of about 10 lengths from Bull worth, Eldorado being a couple of lengths in front of Jack Pot, with Lingerer next. The field had closed up when passing the stand. Here Bullworth's saddle slipped, and, though Pine rode gamely on the horse’s loins, his chances were spoiled. Oryx, who had been lying fifth or sixth, improved his position, and Moccasin stopped before the back was reached. Going along the back stretch Jack Pot closed up on Lovell, Bnllworth lying third and Eldorado fourth, with Oryx handy. Turning for home Jack Pot drew almost level with Lovell, who, however, again led by a couple of lengths just before the straight was reached. An exciting finish then took place. Jack Pot again challenged Lovell, and led him over the hencoop. Lovell W’as on the rails, and appeared unable to get through. Jack Pot winning by a bare length. Oryx, two lengths away, was third; Eldorado was fourth, Lingerer and Bull worth next, and Pharos many lengths behind, last. Time, 6.7 45. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Faunus, 8.4 (F. D. Jones) 1 Golden Loop, 8.11 (R. Barlow) 2 Voca, 7.1 t (F. Coleman) ..’ 3 Also started: St. Felix 9.3, Moroe 8.7, Valentine 8.2, Leolanter 7.12, Idolatress 7.10, Andrew Mack 7.7. Prancor 7.7, St. Lumsden 7.6, Lady Mouton 7.5, Blend 7.1, Serenity 7.0, Grey Eagle 7.0, Sea wind 7.0. Faunus got away quickest, and led easily throughout, winning by a length. Golden Loop and Voca were the nearest attendants during the journey. St. Felix was fourth. Time, 1.16 1-5. KAITOKE HACK HURDLES of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. Merrie Lawn, 9.1 (Woods) 1 Nightmare, 10.1 (E. Abbott) 2 Pikopo, 11.5 (J. O'Connq’J) 3 Also started: Mahuranui 10.5, Cleinoncv 9.11, Somali 9.11. Arc Light 9.4. Chase Mn’b 9.1, Starlike 9.0, Beeline 9.0, Sleacombe 9.0. Nightmare led the first time round, and up to tlie straight entrance, where Merrie Lawn closed upon her. Merrie Lawn maintained his position, and was first over the last hurdle, where Pikopo also joined the issue. Merrie Lawn staved off Nightmare’s challenge, and won comfortably by two lengths and a-half. Pikopo a length away, third. Time, 3.7 2-5. CENTURY HURDLES of 300sovs. About two miles and a quarter. Wimmera, 10.3 (<’. Cress) 1 Audax, 10.3 (A. Julian) 2 Hydrant, 10.1 (T. Pritchard) 3 Also started: Compass 11.2. Maku 10.13, Gohl Bird 103. Maldl 10.2, Xavier 99. Aorangi 9.6. Tonderwhic 9.3, Waitapu 9.2, Woo I 100 moot 00 9.0. Wimmera got away quickest, and led from end to cud, winning easily by three lengths. He was never troubled, and at one time hail a load of nine or ton lengths. Hydrant was aeoond and Audax thlixl when passing the stand for the first lime, and this order was observed till turning f»r home, when Audax supplantiul Hydrant. Audax finished three lengths Hn front of Hydrant. Woollootiiooloo was fourth and Waitapu fifth. Time, 415,

CONNOLLY HANDICAP, of 25<teovs. On. mile and a-quarter. Clemorn, 7.6 (B. Deeley) 1 Maori King, 8.2 (11. Grayi . * 2 Walpaku, 7.5 (1). McCaulay* 3 Also started: Penates 9.3: Sir Antrim 8.7, Mendip 7.12, Woodhey 7.10. Parable 7.10, Merrlvonia 7.9, Lethean 7.7. Moloch 7.5, Lady Menschikoff 7.5, Marton 7.1. Walkarakn 7.0, John 7.0, Research 6.7, Tam Glen 6.7. From a beautiful start Penates Ird past the stand from Maori King. Walpaku and Sir Antrim. Round the back Penates and Waipaku went on in front of Maori King, Clemora and Mendip, with Marton. John, and Merrlvonia handy. Maori King and Waipaku led into the straight, when C!einora came on the outside with a strong run, ami won comfortably by a length. Waipaku was half a length away, with Mendip, Merrlvonia. Marton, ami John following in that order. Time, 2.11. PURL’A HACK FLAT HANDICAP of lOOsovs. One mile. Ambrosian. 8.7 (A. Oliver) 1 Attention, 8.0 (H. Batten) 2 Stratlimoira, 9.4 <C. Jenkins) 3 Also started: First Consul 8.3, Rea con--7.9, Cleniaine 7.8, Waitoto 7.7, Celeano 7.6, Patrobus 7.5. Te Whetu 7.4. Howler 7.2, Merriwing 7.2. Waimoko 7.0, Ciorinda 7.0, Golden Ago 7.0. Celeano was first away, with Ambrosian, Attention, Strathmoira, and Patrobus close handy. Ambrosian was first into the straight, and, stalling oft’ a fast run by Attention, won comfortably by a length. Strathmoira was half a length away. Time, 1.46. SECOND DAY. VV ANGA NI ’I. Th ursda y. Tlie Wanganui Jockey Club concluded its steeplechase meeting to-day. Tlie weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The amount handled by the totalisator was £10.306, making a total of £21.212 for the meeting, as against £19.335 hist year. Oryx had his back broken in the steeplechase. but Lyford, tin* rider, escaped with a bad shaking. Lingerer fell a mile from home. Tin* results arc: - Winter Oats Handicap of 15Osovs. six furlongs.—Maori King. X.ll, 1; St. Bill. 8.7, 2; To Roti. 6.10, 3. Scratched: Nyland, Clemora, ami Waiouru. St. Bill led to within a hundred yards of the post, whern Maori King shot up and won by half a length. Thue. 1.15 2-5. Grandstand Steeplechase of 25Os*>vs, 2J miles. —Bullwortb, 10.0, 1; Kiatere, 12.2, 2; Sii Lethe. 10.5, 3. Scratched: Tx>vell. The winner led all the way, and won by ten lengths. Oryx came a terrible cropper Ira if a mile from home. Time, 5.11 35. BALGOWNIE HACK HANDICAP of 100 sovs. One mile and a distance. Waimoko. 7.0 (R. Young) 1 Strathmoira. 9.5 (C. Jenkins) 2 Tam Glen, 7.10 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: Resoar*h. First Consul. Beacon, Royal Youngster, Waitoto, Cclaeno, Te Whetu, Howler. A great race home resulted in Waimoko just winning by a head, Tam Glen being half a length away, third. Time, 2.0 15. RATA HACK HI’RDLE HANDICAP •»£ lOOsovs. About one mile and five furiongx. Maharanui, 10.0 (C. Cochrane) 1 Woolloomooloo, 10.3 (T. Pine) 2 Chase Mab, 9.0 (N. Williams) 3 Also started: Pikopo. Merrie Lawn, Nicotine, Claremont, Arc Light, Beeline, The Leader. At tlie top end Chase Mab was in the lead, with Woolloomooloo second, amt Maharanui third. Tin* trio entered the Htraight together, and in a flnr finish Maharanui drew out and won by a length, Chase Mab being a length away, third. Time, 3.6. The stewards inquire*.! into Maharanui’s running on both days, but took u« action. MAY HURDLE HANDICAP of 175sovs. About one mile and tlirev qua rters. Playmate, 10.2 (11. Telford) I Xavier, 9.5 (T. Pritchard) J Aotea, 9.3 (N. Williams) 3 Also started: Gel.l Bini. Maidi, Pmnl Rei'f, Aornngi, Showman, Tondvrghie, Waitapu. Playmate won easily b\ a couple of lengths. Waitapu was fourth. Aorangi, Pearl Reef, and Showman follow ing. Tune, 3.18 1 5. EMPIRE HANDICAP of 175so\s. One mile and a distance. VVoodhev 7.7 <L. VVilxon) 1 •Mendip,’ 7.l<> (Gray) J John, 6 12 (C. Monk) 3 Scratched: Moloch. Merrlvonia ami .Vb-mlip cnt*r«‘d tin* Straight together. Wooding was fifth, but coining with .1 great run «>n th** outside, won by a nose. Mendip was a n* - k in front of John. Mrrriv-onia was last. Thue, 1.58. FAREWELL HA( K FLA I' IIAXDICAP of luosovs. Six furlongs. Faunus, 9.4 (F. D. Joins) 1 Golden L*M»p. 9.1 *R. Barlow) 2 IxHilanter, 7.9 (L. Wilson) 3 All started. Faunus g**l away quirk* st. and was never caught, winning by a length and a half. Golden Loop came through on etiterlng the straight. fime, 1.15 45.

MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE, About two miles and a-ha If. st. lb. St. lb. First Barrel .. 10 10 A rty . ........ <j 9 CavaHero .... 10 8 Pntaruru .... 9 7 Mozart IO 5 Whataroa .... King Hippo .. IO 2 Gordon Regel - o •7 ■VVhatasbot ... 9 13 Golden Glow . 9 12 Cudweed 9 7 MAIDEN HURDLES. One mile and quarters. st. lb. threest. Ib. Maliaranui (inMaster Paul .. io (eluding 71b Spectre 9 10 penalty) ... 10 8 Noteorini .... 9 Newtown .... 10 6 Freevata .... 9 Woolloomooloo 10 4 Sabine 9 0 Iloanga 10 4 Royal Day .. 9 Q JEEVOIS HANDICAP. Five furlongs, st. lb. st. lb. Contendent .« 10 6 Don Quex . . . 8 7 Multiple 9 12 iPairawaatu .. 8 Magneto 9 6 Haku 8 4 Admiral Soult 9 5 Escamillo .... 9 2 St. Tarra .... Maroon and 8 •Seldom 9 2 Black 8 n •Castle Blaney 9 () Waiotahi .... 8 Michaeloff ... 9 0 Taka 8 First Wairikl S 12 Malka 8 0 St. Toney ... 8 IO Mary Anne .. 8 Yankee 8 7 Blue Mount .. 8 0 Flying Soult 8 7 Peggy Pryde 8 7 Monocle .... 8 0 CORNWALL HANDICAP. One wile awl a-Quarter. st. lb. st. lb. Master Soult 10 9 Ngapuka .... 9 0 Sedition ..... IO 8 Manapourl ... 9 0 Walari — 9 12 4-ethean ....» 8 10 Dawu 9 7 Elect rakoff 8 7 Wai man gu 9 5 Bollin 8 Uranium .... 9 4 Kanparaha ... 8 4 Sir Artegal 4 T’enuku ». ..* 8 2 Truganini ... 9 2 Explosive ...« 8 0 Tan San .... 0 <> Mendip 9 0 Baltimore •••• 8 0

MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, Five furlcnssr. et. lb. et. Ib. Nyland 10 8 Logger Bank 8 6 Wanchope ... 9 12 Multiple ...... 8 3 Advantage ... 9 12 First Wairiki 8 *> Waiata ....-• 9 10 Frontino ..... 8 2 Emblem .. — 9 3 Elfish 8 *» Wild West .. 8 11 Elegance .... 8 1 General Soult 8 11 Admiral Soult 8 1 Turbine 8 9 (Mistime .... 8 0 Blue Garment 8 8 St. Toney . 8 0 Lady Frances 8 7 nusi CLUB HURDLES. Two miles. st. lb. st. lb. Laddie 10 10 Garrison 10 0 Pleiades ..... 10 6 Gordon Regel 10 o Warden ..... 10 a Blk. Northern 10 o Powerful .... 10 3 Boxer 10 0 Totika 10 2 Antarctic ... IO 0 Cutler 10 2 Hautere 10 0 HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE. st. lb. st. lb. Laddie 11 Garrison 10 Pleiades IO 10 Gordon Regel 10 7 Warden 10 9 Boxer 10 7 Cutler 10 9 Antarctic .... 10 7 Powerful .... 10 8 Hautere 10 7 Totika 10 8