TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 15, 12 October 1910, Page 10

TURF GOSSIP

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{FIXTURES, Oct. 12 and 13 — Otaki Maori R.C. Spring Oct. 12 and 13 — Napier Park R.C. Spring Oct. 12 and 15 — Dunedin J.C. Spring Oct. 19 and 22 — Wellington R.C. Spring Oct. 20 and 21 — North Otago J.C. Spring Oct. 22, 26—Auckland Trotting Club Spring. Oct. 26 and 27 — Gore R.C. Spring Oct. 27 and 28 — Poverty Bay T.C. Spring Oct. 28 and 29 — Masterton R.C. Spring Nov. 5,7, 9, and 12 — Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan Nov. 5 9, and 12 — Auckland R.C. Spring Nov. 9 — Waverley-Waiototara R.C. Annual Nov. 19, 23—Otahuhu T.C. Spring. Dec. 27, 31, Jan. 7 —A.T.C. Summer. Dec. 26, 29, and Jan. 2 and 3 — Auckland R.C. Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 2— Greymouth J.C. Midsummer

At Glenora Park, Romola has foaled a colt to Soult.

Mr J. McNicoil’s brood mare Seabird has foaled a filly to Monoform.

The weights for the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap aie due on the 17th inst.

The Leolantis gelding Omati walked back very lame after working at Ellerslie yesterday.

The pony Cyrona has been retired from the Turf, and is to be mated with Marble Arch.

The Auckland Cup candidate Roosevelt is stated to be showing signs of lameness in front.

Mr Morse's adjustments for the Clay Handicap are due on Monday next, the 16th inst.

A half-sister to Antarctic, by Bluelight, is being educated at headquarters by W. Mobberley.

The starting at the recent lyanganui meeting was the subject of a lot of unfavourable comment.

J. Cbaafe, jr„ is handling the two-year-old colt by Gluten — Goldweb. which, on looks should turn out useful.

Only one first favourite was successful on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay J.C. Spring Meeting.

Word from Gisborne states that Tabu, by Good Bye—Signal, broke his leg and had to be destroyed.

At Glenora Park Mr. C. E. Major’s mare Crissie, by Torpedo—Christina, lias foaled a filly to Sylvia Park and visits Marble Arch.

Matters are a bit quiet at headquarters at present, but as the A.R.C. Spring Meeting draws neater things should liven pp considerably.

J. Kemp, who rode Spate to victory In th» Spring Handicap on the -second day of the Hawke’s Bay Meeting, only scales 4st.

At Cambria Park, The Dell, by The Officer — Faun, lias foaled a colt to Stepulak. and Cadence, by Cyrerilan — Lute, a colt to Obligado.

The Queensland Tjirf Club, committee has decided to prohibit at race meetings under its eontral races of a shorter distance than five furlongs.

There is every probability of the Auck-land-owned filly Antoinette beiug taken to Christchurch to fulfil her engagement in the C.J.C. Oaks.

Mr Donald McLeod received word on Friday that Winsome, which is at present at the Waikanae Stud on a visit to Benzoin, has foaled a filly to Soult.

The victory of Pierene in the Hastings'Stages. gives tfie ex-elmmplou Acdillles the honour of siring a classical winner iu liis first season at the stud.

The nominations received tor the various events at the Auckland Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting are highly satisfactory, and a successful gathering should result.

If present intentions are carried out, Foletleis will be .taken on to Wellington to fulfil bls engagements nt the Wellington Racing Club’s Spring, Meeting.

The N.Z.-bred mare Rotoltl broke her leg while -contenting the Hunt Club Cup at Moonee Valley (Melbourne) recently, aud bad to be destroyed.

WHALEBONE.

Mr A. Bach suffered a severe loss on Monday, when the recently-foaled colt from Lady Huue, by Gladstone, died, through stoppage of the bowels.

Private information from Sydney states that the N.Z. horseman A. Oliver was an inmate of a Sydney hospital, but his illness was not of a serious nature.

A good percentage of the horses nominated for the Auckland Cup could not win if some of the other horses engaged in the same event had to race with a trap behind them.

The Soult filly Panthea is at present an inmate of W. Sharp's stable. The same trainer has had another addition to his string in Miss Ada, a half-sister to that useful performer Lady Dot.

According to a southern writer, Danui>e is not to fulfil his engagement in the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, and will not be seen out again until the Champion Plate at the Wellington Spring Meeting.

The Wanganui trainer A. Hall has purchased North-east, the sum paid for the Euroclydon gelding being given as GOOgs, at which figure he should not be a dear horse.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond's colt Bootle, which worr the Juvenile Handicap on the second day of the Hawke’s Bay J.C. Spring Meeting, Is spoken of as likely to be brilliant over short courses.

The Havoc gelding Plunder, which wa» owned jointly by the Auckland penciiler, Mr W. Ryan, and the Sydney trainer, F. McGrath, dropped dead at Randwick recently after schooling over hurdles.

At Ellerslie, W. Mobberley is handling •a half-sister, by Bluelight, to Antarctic. The filly is exceptionally well furnished, and on looks, no one would" take ' her for a relative of Mr Bowling’s jumper.

In steering Multiple to victory in ..the Final Handicap oh the concluding day of the Hawke’s Bay Meeting, the well-known horseman, T. O’Brien, scored his first win after his stand down over the Full Cry episode.

The running at the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting threw very little light on the N.Z. Cup problem. Cullinan was the only winner, and he won very easily, but the quality of the field behind him was very ordinary.

At the present time, when all interest is centred in the doings of the Auckland horses at Randwick, it is worthy of remark that just forty-two years ago our veteran trainer John Chaafe won the A.J.C. Derby, Epsom Handicap, and Spring Stakes with horses of his own breeding.

During a visit to Papakura ou Monday. I caught sight of the Soult — Merry Nif colt aud the Soult — Hotcherlna filly, which were being exercised on the roads. The Hotcherlna filly has grown into a handsome little lady, and looks to have the gift of galloping. She will probably be seen under silk in November.

The accounts concerning the Improvement made by Maori King since his arrival in Australia are evidently not exaggerated, foe the son of Merriwee has to be credited with a first-class performance In winning the Shorts Handicap on the second day of the A.J.C. Spring Meeting. With 9.5 in the saddle, Maori King got to the end of the six furlongs iu 1.145, beating a good field.

The N.Z.-bred pony Masonic, by KUcheran — Purity, which it will be remembered competed unsuccessfully In the pony events at the last Takapuna J.C. Summer Meeting, won the Park Stakes at the recent Hawkesbury meeting, with 7.12 in the saddle, beating a field of 19. Masonie, which was ridden by tlie N.Z. horseman W. Ryan, started favourite and won by a length and a half.

Although nothing but Peirene was supported to any extent iu Auckland tor the Hastings Stakes, Mr Greenwood’s nily wa» not favourite in the race, that honour falling to Mr Buckley's colt St. Petersburg, a half-brother to Danube. St. Petersburg got away very badly, aud was never prominent in the race.

At a meeting of the Walhl Hack Club a letter was received from Mr. EdwardSr consenting to act as the Club's handicapper. A letter was received from Sir George Clifford, asking the Chib’s co-operation in protesting against the Totallsator Abolition Bill now before Parliament. Thia request granted.

Th* time, 1.41 1-5, recorded by Tribulation in winning tbe Wanganui Guineas on Thursday, Is a record for the race, but it would be bard to.teljhow much faster It Is than that credited, to Measeblkott, ,1.411. Although In ' Australia they still adhere to the quarter-seconds In horses, In New Zealand we' read the fifths, as recorded on the present day watches. ■ ■ ‘ Although Silver Hampton and Erie, the winners of the Epsom and ~ Metropolitan Handicaps respectively; were not mentioned In Auckland, there is very little doubt that both would be well supported on the other side, as both were winners just previous to the meeting. Eric won the Spring Handicap at Hawkesbury with 8.8 in the saddle, running the mile and a-quarter and 100yds In 2.14*. The showing of the Auckland horse Master Soult, in the Craven Plate on Wednesday, was a big Improvement on his effort in the Spring Stakes, and the gallop evidently worked a big change in the Auckland crack. It was rather bad luck to bump Parsee when he was In a galloping humour, for the son of Metal, although a brillant horse, cannot always be relied upon to produce Ills best form, and once or twice has let bis party down lather badly.

The Otahuhu Trotting Club are out with the programme for their Spring Meeting, which is fixed for November 16 and H>. The principal events are the Suburban Handicap of 65sovs, Trotting Handicap of BOsovs, Otahuhu Spring Handicap of TSsovs, and the two pony races of 60sovs and 55 sovs. Nominations for all events close with the secretary, Mr. F. D. Yonge, on Friday, October 28. •_- -. . ,

The victory of Tribulation In the Hawke's Bay Guineas stamps this son of Birkenhead as a good sort of a colt, and Mr. Bldwell must be accounted a lucky man to have secured his dam Stepfeldt at the Sylvia Park dispersal sale. After the Wanganui Guineas many were found holding the opinion that Danube was lucky to win, for had Tribulation been as well forward he might have reversed places with the winner. This being so, the next meeting between the pair should create considerable interest.

In compiling the amounts won by various stallions last season, ••Pentagraph, the well-known Turf statistician,only credits the defunct Sonlt with £16,044. Mr Geo. Currie, the well-known breeder, of Wanganui, who takes a keen interest in the doings of various stallions, in going through the figures, makes Soult's total to be £18,044. Mr Walters lias Mr Currie's list, and intends forwarding it to "Pentagraph for confirmation or otherwise.

The performance of Master Soult in the Spring Stakes on Saturday came as a bit of a disappointment to Ins mau Y ®” ppor ‘' ers on this side of the water. Cabled advice on Saturday morning from tbe seat of war, did not tend to. encourage anyone to view his prospects hopefully, and J? a ' dentlv ran as his connections anticipated. ftT stated, but I cannot vouch for the truth of it, that the son of Soult is to re turn to the Dominion at an eai.y date.

The victory of Tanami in the A.J C. Derby would come as a bit of a surprise, for after his running in the Hawkesbuiy Guineas, which he finished a long way last, he was described as an enatlc customer and was Witten out of it altosether. the co t, whieh was sold as a yearling for dOOgs, is oy u« imported sire Dalmeny from Latem,and afhougli a very slow beginner, is evidently a good stayer. He is owned by Mr H. »°®“> who has always been a liberal buyer of blood stock on the other side.

The well-known stallion Seaton Delaval is advertised to stand the season at the low figure Of £lO 10/ f° r thorou inures and £5 5/ for half-bred males. . ea Delaval is one of the most successful sires of New Zealand, and amongst Ins stock al e those great performers Nonette and Gladsome, two of tbe best Horses ever produced in the Dominion. Breeders must be accounted lucky in beiiig able to sePule tb ® services of such a horse at such a low price, and his list should fill lapidly.

To those who study the new Gaming Bill, probably the most important clause is that which takes away from the New Zealand Racing Conference one of its most Important functions-the issuing of totalisator permits. " hen Hie last bill became law. the clause relating to bookmakers: d'd not find favour with the Conference, and although it was pointed out time after time by the various writer, that thev should accept the spirit of tbe Act, that august body; with their conservative wisdom S chose to run counter to the Government's wishes, and there is no doubt their action, have brought about most of the present agitation. Racing men may well exclaim, 'Save us from our friends!

The field that contested the Hastings Stakes last Wednesday was favourably commented on by southern writers and the palm for good looks was generally given to Mr Lowry's colt Sea Pink, by Seaton Delaval from Rose Madder. Peirene, . tb ® winner, is described as a beautiful bay IPly with two white stockings. When the barrier lifted Peiiene was one of tlie Inst to‘ move, but. gradually making up her ground, put n lot of dash Into her work lu the concluding stages, and after a sensational run, got'up in time to win by a neck lt‘ was a most mei itorious performance and Peirene is evidently something out of the ordinary.

Gradually the conveniences for the outside public are being brought up-to-date at Ellerslie, and the latest improvement is tlie erection of a number board opposite the present people’s stand, which will be easily seen from all parts of the space set ■aide for the outside patrons of the club.

Another work juet completed at headquarters, which will be greatly * appreciated at headquarters is the erection 'Of new dim« marking the distances on the. various tracks. These aro about twice as large as. the old ones, and ,are easily discernible, and instead of different colours denoting the different tracks, the ’(Hhcs are of J different shapes, and all painted white; which'will make them much easier‘to tflck up, 'and.‘are a de’cided improvement on tfie old 'ones. :

The V.R.C. committee spejt nearly the whole*' of" Friday' a'ftVFfnoon, September 23, investigating the recent 'tunning of Blairgouv and Ralgowan. Both horses won races recently at Caulfield, and, in view of the criticism levelled at him over their running, Mr Macdonald asked the V.R.C. committee to hold an inquiry. The committee went into the matter exhaustively, and among the witnesses examined were Messrs G. Woodforde (chairman of the V.A.T.C.), W. A. Menzies. R. Kelly Maitland, and E. A. Connolly, and the jockeys R. Dewis, G. Ross, and H. Gymer, who rode the horses in the races under review’. At the conclusion of the evidence “the comniittee considered the explanation as to Blairgour and Balgowan’s performances to be satisfactory.” They also expressed the opinion that “the stipendiary stewards were quite justified in reporting the running and requiring an explanation as to the performances of the horses.” The Wellington writer, “The Judge,” makes the following caustic comment on the recent Wanganui meeting: — There was one matter concerning which there was some comment, and that was the laxity of the stewards in failing to ask a question or two of owners. It is not a pleasant task for the stewards to be obliged to institute inquiries on their own initiative, and it has long been >*mply demonstrated that stipendiary stewards are badly needed. This has been shown beyond any shadow of doubt at several of the country clubs’ fixtures this season, and it was again brought home to racegoers at Wanganui. The stewards there, as elsewhere, did not seem sufficiently alive to the fact that in one or two instances there appeared to be some rather glaring things done. It is just conceivable that all may have been in order, but to anyone who follows racing closely this did not appear to be the case, and the owners should at least have been given an opportunity of explaining matters. In two instances prompt action might have possibly removed false impressions, and such action should have been taken.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. The hack meeting at Ohoka yesterday gave one of the local cup candidates (Nightlight) another airing. She performed very poorly in moderate company, and it is pretty safe to predict that she will not survive the payment due on October 21st. The Conqueror gelding Achray ran two good races at Ohoka, winning at each start. The company he beat was not particularly high class, but the gelding has come on, and looks like being among the season’s useful three-year-olds. A welter handicap at Ohoka caused a lot of discussion. Merry Lass and Clan-men a broke away from a false start, and raced the full distance (seven furlongs). The race was re-run, and they were withdrawn. It was alleged that a spectator called “off” at the first start. The winner of the race, Martine, a Martian —Gipsy Maid filly, looks like doing her owner a good turn this season. The trotter Albertorious put up another fine performance at Ohoka. He was giving away 38s in two miles, and only a bad break in the last half mile stopped him winning. The Blackstone horse Adjudge is reported to be getting through good work at Mosgiel. Inland, a son of Finland and Papilla, which was amongst the runners at Geraldine recently, is a promising sort that should not be long in earning .a winning •bracket. His dam was got by Phaeton (son of Trenton) from Irish (dam of Bloodshot) by Traducer. Tawhaki wrenched one of his legs whilst being given swimming exercise, and is regarded as a doubtful starter in the chief event to be run at Dunedin next week. •St. Aidan's breakdown appears to be serious, as he: is not nominated for any of the spring meeting®. The loss of the services of the Birkenhead horse is particularly unfortunate for Mr Buckley. Sir George Clifford's two-year-old colt Masterpiece will probably be seen out at the Dunedin meeting next week. - The son of Clanranald is said to be one of the best looking and speediest Colts ever seen at Rlccarton, and his appearance will be awaited with interest.

HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. 'nX'I’IJSR, Wednesday. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. The attendance was well up to last year, and the course was in good order. Twelve bookmakers vvere licensed. The totalisator investments amounted to '£5792, as compared with £'51)92 for the corresponding day of last year. PAKOWHAT HANDICAP HURDLE RACK of 13Osovs. Ono mile and threequarters. 11. Whitney’S b g Whataknra, aged, by Le.the—Dolly, 9.2 (W. Young) 1 S. Tanner’s b g Rangihaeta, 9.0 (R. Thompson) 2 E. J. Watt’s b g Aorangl, 9.4 3 Also started: Longner. Aorangl led the field over the first hurdle, Rangihaeta joining in at the railway bend. At the back of the course Whataknra took command, but Aorangi came again and led

the field Into the straight. Wbatakura gradually wore down the leader, and won by about five lengths, a length separating the second.and*-third horses. Ix>ngner came to grief at the hurdle in front of the stand, his rider (A. 'McConnon) escaping with a shaking. Time, 3.19 3-5. HASTINGS STAKES of 25Osovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. G. D. Greenwood’s b f Peirene, by Achilles—Blue Water, 8.0 (11. Gray).. 1 J. D. Ormond’s b c Miscount, 8.5 2 T. H. Lowry’s br c Sea Pink, 8.5 3 Also started: Bell ah}, Goldenfield, St. Petersburg, Ireland. Goldenfield got the best of a good start, followed by Ireland and Miscount. At the home turn Miscount moved up to the lead, and looked a winner, when Pierene, who was lying handy, asserted her claim, and staving off a challenge from Miscount, won a good race by a long neck. Sea Pink beat Ireland in the run home for third place by a length. Time, 50 2-ss. WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Once round. C. Kingston’s b h Damsdorff, Gyre, by St. Peter—Shepherdess, 9.7 (W. Young) 1 Limnier and McKay’s b g Amato, 9.4. . 2 Mr T. Long’s b h Rangikapua, 8.0 3 Also started: Bourrasque, Voetgang, Gold Battery, Ortyged, Polynlces. At the railway bend Lamsdorff took the lead. Amato put in a claim, but was unable to catch the leader. Time, 1.52. WAIPATU HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. W. E. Bid will’s b c Tribulation, 3yrs. -by Birkenhead—Stepfeldt, 9.7, including 71b penalty (R. Hatch) 1 A. Helm’s blk m Niwaru, 7.12 3 G. P. Donnelly’s br g Goldemar, 7.0. .. . 3 Also started: Amaru, Mediterranean, Perceler, Lord Possible, Seraphic, Merrie Valet. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.15 2-5. FLYING HANDICAP of llOsovs. Six furlongs. G. H. Hunter’s blk m Bliss, 4yrs, by Stepniak—Faraway, 7.7 (R. Young).. 1 T. 11. Lowry’s b c War Song, 8.0 2 J. McLoughlin’s b h Multiple, 9.0 3 Also started: Vi, Winning Post, Lady Ruahina. Bliss, War Song, and Multiple were the first to show out in front. After a furlong had been traversed War Soug took the lead, but was replaced at the home turn by Bliss, who was never again seriously troubled. Time, 1.14 3-5.

NAPIER, Thursday. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting was continued to-day in fine weather. The attendance was again large and the going excellent. Eleven bookmakers were operating, and the totalisator investments amounted to £6070, showing a deficiency of £237 as compared with the two days last year. Mangapapa Handicap Hurdles, of lOOsovs, li mile.—Te Whetu, 9.13, 1; Capt. Jingle, 10.7, 2. Won by two lengths. Time, 2.49. Pikapo fell, bringing down Whakaweira and Appin. Pikapo had to be destroyed. Ngatarawa Handicap, of lOOsovtf, once round.—Cullinan, 9.2, 1; Idealism, 8.7, 2; Mediterranean, 7.9, 3. All started. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.5 L HAWKE’S BAY GUINEAS of 3Qosovs. One mile. . W. E. Bidwill’s b c Tribulation, by Birkenhead-Stepfeldt, 8.10 (R. Hatch) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Birkdale, 8.10 .... 2 M. Melrose’s Lord Kelvin, 8.10 3 Also started: War Song, Bunkum, Odessa, Cheddar, Ngakau, Poictlers. With the exception of Ngakau and Odessa the field was despatched in a bunch, Cheddar taking the running at the Southlaudroad turn, Tribulation, Poictlers, and Birkdale being his nearest atteudants. At the willows Tribulation passed Cheddar and Lord Kelvin came up to second position, Birkdale lying third. The remainder of the field were strung out. Rounding the railway bend Birkdale challenged and succeeded in disposing of Lord Kelvin, but was unable to overhaul Mr. Bid will’s colt, who won by half-a-length, Birkdale just beating Lord Kelvin by a neck for second place. Time, 1.41 1-5.

TE MAIIANGA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 130sovs. One mile and a-half. C. O’Donoghue’s b g Centaur, syrs, by The Possible—Primula, 10.2 (F. Flynn) 1 S. Tanner’s Rangihaeta, aged, 9.0 2 C. B. Pha.razyn’s Longner, Oyrs, 10.5 .... 8 Also started: Whataknra and Aorangl. From an even start Rangihaeta led the field over the first fence, with Longner and Centaur close up, with Aorangl and Whatakura next. Passing the stand the order was Longner, Rangihaeta, aud Centaur. This position was maintained to the railway bend, where Longner gave way to Centaur, who held his ground to the finish, winning easily by half-a-length, Longner being three lengths away, third. Time, 2.48. JUVENILE HANDICAP of lOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b c Bootle, by Birkenhead - Links, 5.5 (F. D. Jones) ~ 1 T. H. Lowry’s Bellah, $.3 2 E. J. Watt’s Merrimac, 8.5 3 Also started: Midnight Sun, Otama, Sanguinary, Golden Ball. After covering a furlong Bootle drew out on his own, and at the home turn had a break of three lengths of Mr. Lowry’s colt. Bootle never left the issue in doubt, and won easily by half-irlength. Merrimac being two lengths away, third. .Time, 49 l-ss. SPRING HANDICAP of,l7Osovs. One mile , and a-quarter. Zealand’s b ni Spate, 6yrs, by Monaco— Pb.nawn, 6.7‘(J. Kemp) 1 G. 11. Miller’s Sandstroam, 8.10 2 T. H. Lowry’s Merrlwn, 7.8 3 Also started: Sir Tristram, Parable, Amato, Separator. A good start was effected. Spate led past the stand, and holding her position to the eml, won by a length. Timo, 2.9. •FLAXMERE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. J. Honnah's Amaru, syrs, by The Possible—Violet, 8.8 (E. Lowe) 1

A. Helm’s Niwaru, 6yra, 8.8 2 D. Buick’s Gold Battery, 4yra, 8.4 3 Also started: Falsetto. Raupare, Mere mere, Goldemar, Crocus, Merrie Valets Red Seal, Scot’s Fusilier. A great race home resulted lu Amaru beattug Niwaru by half-a-!ength, there being the same distance between the secoud aud third horses. Time, 1.16. FINAL HANDICAP of lOOaovw. Six far lougs. J. McLaughlin’s Multiple, 4yrs, by Multiform—Soult Girl (T. O’Brien) 1 G. McGreevy’s Voetgang, 6.11 2 Hon. J. I). Ormond’s Humming Bird, 7.5 3 Also started: VI, Lady Rohina. Multiple won by a length, with the game distance between the second and thlrc horses. Time, 1.15 1-5. •* i £

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. *>> t WELLINGTON, Thursday. lhe following handicaps have been declared for the Wellington Raring Club’s Spring Meeting by Mr F. 11. Pollock:— First Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, two miles and a half.—Maku 11.9, Whatakura 11.4, Don Carlos 11.3, Rosegrove 10.12. Mahara 10.12, Flamingo 10.9, St. Amelia 10.6, Waloheka 10.5, Whimper 10.5. Cast-out 10.0, Starless 10.0, Hill Ixibs 9.12, Sylvia Maid 9.7, Teutuata 9.7, Royal Guard 9.7, Timoua 9.7, Pakau 9.7, Sir Mac 9.7. Rimutaka Handicap, six furlongs.— Amaru 9.0, Moreeombe 8.11, Puictiers 8.8, Direetoire 8.6, Dearest 8.6, First Battery 8.4, Sea Queen 8.4, Inspection 8.1, Tina Toa 8.1, Attention 7.13, Merrie Frank 7.13, Repeat 7.11, Master Sylvia 7. LI. Rougomai 7.9, Rill 7.9, Domino 7.9, Succession 7.9, Torpoint 7.9, Merrie Time 7.8, Leahoro 7.8, ‘Bracken 7.8, Tuma 7.8, Wild Bird 7.4, Ladrone 7.4, Varna 7.2, Sir Solo 7.2, Bleud 7.21, Allurement 7.0, Sinn Fieu 7.0, Zimmold 7.0. Shorts Handicap, five furlongs.—Penates 9.13, Provocation 9.11. Boanerges 9.9, Nau mai 9.8, Lord Soult 9.8, Salute 9.3, Full Rate 9.3, Multiple 8.12, Faunus 8.10, Theodore 8.10, Kohinoor- 8.10, Gipsy Belle 8.8. Mon Ami 8.6, Bally Shannon 7.11, Lord Kelvin 7.11, St. Tony 7.9, Glenspring 7.9, Sea Queen 7.4, Penza 7.0, Longstep 6.10, Lady Moutoa 6.10, Parawanui 6.7, Longwood 6.7. Wellington Handicap, one mile and aquarter.—California 9.1*2, North-east 8.10, Diabolo 8.10, Lady Medallist 8.10, Sandstream 8.8, Sir Frisco 8.8, Iranui 8.5, Sir Tristram 8.4, Merrie Zealand 8.2, Sir Antrim 8.2, Salute 7.13. Wimmera 7.10, Boilin 7.10, Kopu 7.7, Cullinan 7.7, Merrivonia 7.6, St. Felix 7.3, Merriwa 7.3, Parable 7.3, Coronetted 7.2, King Soult 7.2, Souite 7.2, Birkdale 7.0, John 7.0, The Lark 7.0, Dreadless 7.0, Swimming Belt 6.13, Poictiers 6.12, Waitapu 6.1’2, Lord Kelvin 6.10, Gold Circle 6.10. Master Laddo 6.7, Royal Marine 6.7, Rangikapua 6.7, Marton 6.7. Wainui Handicap, one mile.—Diabolo 10.2, Bridge 9.11, Merrie Zealand 9.10, Tribulation 9.4, St. Felix 8.12, Merriwa 8.12, King Soult 8.11. Coronetted B.TI, Golden Loop 8.10, Elfish 8.8, Ambrosian 8.4, Ilohungatahl 8.4, Marton 8.4, Antoinette 8.3, Royal Marine 8.3, Kilostere 8.0, Gold Battery 8.0, Rangikapua 8.0, Hydrant 8.0, Stevens 8.0, Kai tana 8.0. Final Scurry Handicap, four furlongs.— Amaru 9.0, St. Tony 8.12, Poictlers 8.12, Direetoire 8.10, Vibration 8.7, Moreykoff 8.7, Inspection 8.5, Bowbells 8.3, Kahara B.xi, •Master Sylvia 8.2, Longstop 8.0, Merrie Time 7.13, Tuma 7.13, Grand Jewel 7.11, Goldemar 7.11, Epsom Downs 7.11, Bridemaid 7.7, Odessa 7.7, Subdue g. 7, Lady Kilcheran 7.7, Longwood 7.7, Ebonite 7.7, Deploy 7.7, Ohiro 7.7, Toponngo 7.7, Complexity 7.7, Soultiform 7.7, Finola 4.7, Merrlletta 7.7.

NGARUAWAHIA RACES* The following weights have been dr Glared by Mr. F. W. Edwards for th Ngaruawaliia Racing club’s meeting, wilier takes place on Saturday next: Ngaruawaliia Cup, one mile. Azoff 9.5. Duart 8.12, Trepoff 8.5, Caruso 8.2, Front! no 8.1, Waiotahl 7.7. Montpelier 7.6, Fraulein 7.6, Pukenul 7.5, Roma title 7.2, Totlka 7.0, Blue Rocket 7.0. ■ Flying Handicap, five furlongs.—Lady French 10.0, Lady Dot 0.7, Duart 9.2, Kane warra 9.0, Frontiuo 8.11, Trepoff 8.10, Montpelier 7.12, Osgodby 7.10, Romantic 7.9, Miss Grizzle 7.7, Llsmire 7.7, Sabine 7.6, Kotitl 7.6 Clemose 7.5, Miss Walrlkl 7.5, Miss Ada 7.5’, Patricia 7.5, Malka 7.0. Waingaro Handicap, seven furlongs.—Carnso 9.0, Frontiuo 8.13, Waiotnhi 8.5, Fraulein 8.4, Montpelier 8.4, Kalwaka 8.3, Pukenui 8.3, Romantic 8.0, Miss Livonia 7.12, Raugltana 7.12, Blue Rocket 7.10, Whatashot 7.10, Report 7.5. Publicans’ Purse, six furlongs.—Lady Dot 9.7, Kanewarra 9.0, Caruso 8.9, Frontiuo 8.8 Montpelier 8.0, Aniwa 7.11, Miss Grizzle 7.9, Miss Livonia 7.9, Sabine 7.8, Blue Rocket 7.7, Leonite 7.7, Malka 7.2, Lord MenschikolT 7.0. Handicap Hurdle Race, one mile and ahalf.—Omatl 10.7, Whatasliot 9.12, Roseplot 9.10, Pukenul 9.10, Kalwaka 9.9, Notcorlnl 9.7, Martett 9.5, Jill 9.4, Raugltana 9.2. Sabine 9.0, Schnapps 9.0. Maiden Handicap Trot.—-Nimrod scratch. Teddy McKinney 15s, Royal Maid 15s. May Salisbury 18s, Valda Salisbury 18s, Kohinoa 21s, Buster Brown 21s, Castor Oil 21s, Billy Doyle 21s, Cabby 21s. Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Arnwa 9.0, Osgodby 8.10, Blue Rocket 8.8, Leonite 8.8, Llsmire 8.7, Miss Ada 8.5, Miss Walrlkl 8.8, Seaton Delaval —lairelei colt 8.5, British Navy 8.5, Report 8.3, Gold Ring 8.3, Restless 8.0, Bennie 8.0. Malden Hack Handicap, five furlont.s.— Osgodby 90, Llsmire 8.11, Kotitl 8.10, Miss Walrlkl 8.9, Miss Ada 8.0, Patricia 80. Clemose 8.9, British Navy 8.9, Martell 8.7. Crusader 8.7. Outlaw 8.5, Lord Mensehlkoff 8.5, Raugi 8.5, Bennie 8.4, Restless 8.4, Dick 8.4. Korolrnngl 8.4. Accdptalices close with the secretary on Tt.esUsy next

AUSTRALIAN RACING. AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. SYDNEY, October 3. The Australian Jockey Club’s Spring {Meeting was continued at Randwick to-day in tine weather. There was a very large Ut tendance. The only New Zealand horse to gain distinction was Maori King, who silenced the Opposition in the Shorts Handicap. The following are the details of the racing:— THE SHORTS, of odOsovs. Six furlongs, f. J. Watt’s br h Maori King, 4yrs, by •Merriwee—lndian Queen. 9.5 1 •J- Johnson’s br g Irishman, 9.4 2 iW. E. White’s ch h Grist, 8.2 3 ■Seventeen horses started. Irishman and Manchester led a packed field into the straight, with Grist well up. Maori King, holding a good position on the outside, put in his claim opposite the Leger Ftand, and the New Zealander, shooting to the front at the half distance, came on and Won cleverly by a length and a half from Irishman, who in turn was three-quarters »of a length In advance of Grist. Time, a. 14$. THE CLIBBORN STAKES. For three-year-olds. One mile and a furlong. E. Eastern’s ch f Desert Rose, by MaltI ster—Mangosteen, 8.0 1 J. Siely’s br f Styria, 8.0 2 J. F. Wynne’s ch c Electric Wire, 8.5.. 3 • Nine horses started. Desert Rose got home first by a short head. Time, 1.55$

THE METROPOLITAN, of 3500sovs. One mile and a half. W. Fletcher’s b g Eric, aged, by Sir { 'William - Heather. 7.9 (McDonald).... 1 (VV. Gillium’s blk g Ra, 7.2 (carried 7.5 ’ (Suit el) 2 F. Merton’s ch h Flavinius, 8.2 (Wood).. 3 I Also started: Trafalgar. Parsee, Maltine, The Acolyte, I’endil, Son of the Marsh, •Patrona tus, Jinnee, Miss Flaneur, Lady 'Rucnalf, Crofton, Arbor, Britain, Call Boy, Apple I’io. Baw Bee, .Did us, Safrano. Black Prince, Crown Derby, Silver Hampton. •From a good start Maltine was the first t to move, with Apple Pip next. At the mile and a quarter post Silver Hampton took charge, and was followed by Apple Pie, fiafrano, Son of the Marsh, Flavinius, Maltine, Ra, and Patronatus. There was little .change for six furlongs. Silver Hampton ctill leading from Apple Pie. At the half iqlle post Silver Hampton had Son of the Marsh and Flavinius as his nearest attendants. The field spread out before the turn was reached, when Flavinius got on terms •with the leader, Ra being half a length away, third, with Apple Pie and Patronatus lying handy. Flavinius led Ra into the straight, followed by Silver Hampton, Patronatus, and Eric. Ra headed Flavinius in the straight, and then Eric, who had been steadily improving his position on the •outside, came with a rush, and cutting down the leaders, he drew away and wort comfortably by a length and a half from Illa, Flavinius being a similar distance away, third, with Parsee fourth. I’endil, Silver Hampton, Crown Derby, and Maltine finished amongst the ruck. Time, 2.32$

THE FIRST STEEPLECHASE of 300SOVS added. About two miles and a half. !A. Skirving’s b g Nigel, aged, by Padlock —Wydgel, 11.12 1 'P. S. Clements’ blk g Seymour, 10.13.... 2 A. F. Douglas’ ch g Bullworth, 10.12.... 3 •Four horses started. Bullworth was prominent in the first time round, when he fell back. Nigel and Seymour crossed the last hurdle almost on terms. Nigel was quickest to find his feet, end drawing away, won by four lengths. IBullworth was beaten off. Time, 4>.37J. THE BREEDERS’ PLATE, of 1500 s o vs. i Five furlongs. I). I. Watt’s br c Cisco, by San Francisco—Lady Wallace. 8.5 1 !W. 11. Mate’s b or br f Mirabexia, 8.0.. 2 Adrian Knox's b c Popinjay, 8.5 3 Eighteen horses started. Cisco dashed up at the half distance, and firawing a wav. won by- a length from Mira4>exia, with Popinjay two lengths away, third. Time, 1.2. THE SQUATTERS’ HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a quarter. iW. Brown’s b h Red Knight (imp.). syrs, -by William Rufus—Eloping Lady, 7.3.. 1 M. A. Shell's b g War Star. 8.1 2 ftl. Fielder’s br h Brackenberg, 7.7 3 Fifteen horses started. Golden Slipper acted as pilot to half-way eown the straight, when Red Knight came •through an 1 won by a length. Time, 2.74. SYDNEY, October 5. The third day’s racing of the Australian Jockev Club's Spring Meeting took place at Randwick to-day. In the early part of the afternoon the weather was fine, but rain commenced to fall after the second race. There was a splendid attendance. In the decision of the Craven Plate the New Zealand horse Master Soult i lade a good fight of it, but he had, In a fast run race, to strike his colours to the New South •Wales horse Parsee. The following arc the details of the ing:--THE SECOND HURDLE RACE of 300sov«. About two miles and a-half. A. F. Dougas’ b li Wo(dlo<»m<H»loo, aged, by Definition Farthingale,* 10.9 I J. Brown’s h h Dinyab. 10.7 • 2 C. T. Godby’s br g Wollara, 11.8 3 Seven started. Woolloomooloo, with Wollara, was prominent throughout. Dinyah joined in before the last hurdle was reached, (which Woolloomooloo wna first to negotiate, find the latter, drawing away, won by two lengths. Grateful and Boobaii fell. Time, 4.515. ITHE CRAVEN PLATE of 2000sovs. One mile and •quarter. C. Jeffiica’ b h Parsee, by Metal—Pona, 9-4 1 Foss and Steuart’s b h Master Soult, CH 2 £- 8. BxMiton’a Maltine, 8.13 3

Thirteen started. Flavinius, Lord Nolhn, Prince Foote, Malt King, Maori King, and Comedy King were the first to move, and as they settled down Maltine went to the front, Maater Soult, Comedy King, and Maori King being her closest attendants. At the mile post Maltine led Master Soult by three lengths. Comedy King, Maori King, and Flavinius being next. The same order was maintained at the six furlongs. Maltine still had charge at the half-mile post, being a length and a-half in front of Comedy King, with Master Soult lying third and Prince Foote and Flavinius next. Maltine led Comedy King round the turn, and he was first into the straight, with Master Soult and Comedy King as her nearest attendants, and Parsee closing up. As the field drew up to the distance Parsee was on terms with Maltine, and the son of Metal, drawing away, won by two lengths and ahalf from Master Soult. who in turn beat Maltine by a neck. Malt King was fourth, and then followed Flavinius and Maori King. Prince Foote and Lord Nolan were the last to finish. Time,. 2.74. THE SUBURBAN HANDICAP of 500sovs. One mile. J. P. Rogers’ br h Abbey Boy. 4yrs, by Sir Tristram—Lady Touchstone, 6.7 .. 1 R. B. Hogue’s Miss Flaneur, 7.12 2 W. E. White's Grist, 8.3 3 Sixteen started. Bright Laddie and Grist made the running to the turn, and the latter was first into the straight. Abbey Boy came with a great run at the distance and won cleverly by a length and a-half, there being a similar distance between second and third horses. Sunburnt and Broadsword were never prominent. Time, 1.40. THE GRANTHAM STAKES of 500sovs, for three-year-olds. One mile. H. Conlon’s br c Ptah, by Duke of Melton —Chan tress, 7.11 1 Hon. A. Wynne’s br c Hartfell, 7.11 .... 2 J. Siely’s br f Styria, 8.12 3 •Seventeen started. Zilper and Hartfell made the running to the turn, where Ptah came through, and the latter, beating down the opposition, drew away aud won by two lengths from Hartfell, who beat Styria by a head for second place. Time,

THE GIMCRACK STAKES of 500sovs, for two-year-olds. Five furlongs and a-half. D. O’Brien's b f Respect, by Multiform —Heriot, 7.9 1 A. Knox’s br c Popinjay, 8.0 2 J. R. Hardie's ch f Lady Pamela, 7.9 3 Eleven started. Popinjay and Lady Pamela led well into the straight, where Respect dashed up on the outside, and a great finish resulted in Respect winning by threequarters of a length from Popinjay, who was a neck in advance of Lady Pamela. Time, 5545. THE SYDNEY HANDICAP of 500sovs. One mile and a-half. H. Fielder’s br h Brackenburg, 6yrs, by Brakpan—Helene, 7.4 1 T. C. Trautwein’s blk g Ra, 8.5 2 Hon. A. Wynne’s br m Apple Pie, 7.7 .. 3 ■Eleven started. Won easily by two lengths. • Time, 2.55. SYDNEY. October 10. The Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting was brought /to a conclusion at Randwick to-day in fine weather. Following are the results:— HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP of 4Oosovs. Six furlongs. M. J. Kinnard and R. W. McFadyen’s br h Maltchester, by Maltster—Miss •Cheveden, 4yrs < I S. A. Rawson’s b h Broadsword 2 W. H. Rooney’s blk g Mundic 3 Maltchestei* took charge from the jump, and, with Golden Slipper, Fortius, and Broadsword, made the running throughout. Stalling off Broadsword in the run home, Manchester won by a length and a quarter. Mundic was four lengths away third. Time 1.13 J. WAVERLEY HANDICAP of 500SOVS. One mile and three-quarters. P. Nolan’s br h Britain, by Grafton— Bright Alice. syrs 1 J. Stone’s b h Royal Ned 2 Hon. A. Wynne's br m Apple Pie 3 Ten horses started. Britain went to the front early in the face, and was never headed. The field moved up at the distance, and in a great finish Britain won by half a length from Royal Ned, with Apple Pie a like distance away. Time 3.45. DOWLING STEEPLECHASE of 400SOVS. About three miles. J. Loughlin's b g Simple Simon, by Gerard—Beryl, aged 1 P. S. Clement’s blk g Seymour 2 A. F. Douglas’ ch g Bnllworth 8 Six horses started. Simple Simon won by a length, 10 lengths between second and third. Time 7.3. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP of 500sovs. One mile and a furlong. J. F. Wynne's ch c Electric Wire, by Maltster—Special Wire, 3yrs 1 D. N. Seaton’s blk c Malthusian 2 J. McMaster's ch c Durando 3 Seventeen horses started. Malthusian and Blue Gem made the running into the straight, where Electric Wire joined in, and in a good finish the latter won by three-fourths of a length. Dorando was beaten by a length and a half. Time RAND WICK PLATE of lOOsovs. Two miles. P. and W. Mitchell’s ch h Trafalgar, by Wallace—(lrani Canary, 9.6 1 H. Power's b h Pendil. 9.6 2 C. Jeffries* b h Parsee, 9.6 3 Also ran: Lord Nolan and Maltine. The last-named lost her rider at the start. Trafalgar and I.ord Nolan took charge from Parsee and Pendil. Passing the mile post, Parsee ran into second place from Trafalgar, with Ix>rd Nolan third, and I’endil fourth. Parsee joined Trafalgar nt the five fuilongs, the pair leading I’endil by three lengths. Trafalgar led Parsee into the straight, and going on won by three lengths. Parsee was two lengths away third. Time £.325.

FINAL HANDICAP of 500suvs. One mile and a quarter. 11. D. O’Brien’s b g The Acolyte, by Fortunatos—lncense, 6yrs 1 E. G. Watt’s br h Maori King. 4yrs— 2 Mr. G. Skids’ b g War Star, aged .... 3 Eleven horses started. The Acolyte won by a length from Maori King, who was two lengths in advance of War Star. Time 2.65. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB’S SPRING MEETING. ARTILLERIE WINS THE CAULFIELD STAKES. MELBOURNE, October 8. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club inaugurated their spring meeting at Caulfield today in beautiful weather. There was a splendid attendance, and amongst the visitors were the State Governor, Sir 11. Gibson Carmichael, and Lady Carmichael, and the officers of the Dutch‘fleet. The Debutant Stakes gave the stewards some trouble. Crowding occurred in front of the stand when Uvanite was fighting •out a good finish. A protest was lodged against Orvieto being declared the winner, but this was dismissed by the stewards after hearing a considerable amount of evidence. The owner of Elvanite will probably appeal against the decision. The New Zealand mare Artillerie scored an attractive victory in the decision of the Caulfield Stakes, which event, it may be remarked, she also won last year. The following are the details of the racing:—

lOLO WELTER of 200sovs. Seven furlongs. Mr J. M. McArthur’s blk m Maura, 4yrs, by Wallace—Morisca, 7.7 1 Rheims. 7.7 2 (Quoit, 8.1 3 Twenty horses started. Maura won by a length. Time, 1.314. DEBUTANT STAKES of PAjOsovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. Orvieto 1 Elvanite 2 Woolerina 3 Twenty-one horses started. Elvanite led round the turn from Orvieto. The latter took charge at the distance, and won by a neck from Elvanite, who was a head in front of Woolerina. Time, 51s. CAULFIELD STAKES of lOOOsors; second horse to receive 150sovs, and third oOsovs from the stake. For three year-olds and upwards. Weight-for age. One mile and a furlong. Mr J. Whitworth's br m Artillerie, syrs, by Royal Artillery—Nantes 1 Captain White 2 Hoax 3 Also ran: Alawa and Annapolis. Captain White and Hoax led the field for the first six furlongs, with Alawa next. The latter here fell back second to last. Hoax. Captain White, and Artillerie were racing almost in line at the turn. Artillerie drew away in the straight, and won without effort by half a length from Captain White, who in turn was four lengths in advance of Hoax. Time, 1.55.

RINGWOOD STEEPLECHASE of 250sovs. About two miles. Mr H. Miner's g g Player, aged, by Comedian—Siva, 10.5 1 Squirm, 9.9 2 Ricardo, 9.3 3 Eleven horses started. Player won by three-quarters of a length from Squirm. Time, 3.59. Real Wattle fell at the post and rail fence, and broke his neck. His rider, P. Cosgrove, had one of his wrists fractured. CAULFIELD GUINEAS of lOOOsovs. For three-year-olds. One mile. Mr J. Wilson s, jun., b c Danaus, by 80-badil—Danaide 1 Desert Rose Blairgour and Lager were the first to appear in front, with Desert Rose next, then came Danaus and Lord Kilcheran. Blairgour was blown out at the end of half a mile, and fell back fourth. Danaus assumed the lead from Desert Rose, with Beverage and Lager next. Desert Rose spurted aud looked like a winner, but Danaus beat her off, and the Victorian colt drawing away won easily by two lengths. Desert Rose being a length in front of Beverage. Time, 1.43. TOOR A K HANDICAP of 1200sovs. One mile. Messrs B. and B. Allen’s br g Sequarious, 4yrs, by Sequence—Splatter, 6.13 J Gold Lace, 9.7 - Eyeglass, 7.5 ° Also ran: Kerlie. Motoa, Full Sail, First Shot, Salvia. Medge, Musket Belle, Francis, Lady Ottawa, Bostra, Brasseur. After half a mile had been traversed Sequarious and Gold Lace took up the running, Eyeglass then lying fifth. Sequarious won by a length and a half from Gold Lace, who beat Eyeglass half a length. Time. 1.42.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY. ADELAIDE, October 8. 'At the South Australian Meeting to-day the following was the result of the principal event: — THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY, a sweepstakes of ssovs each, with 25Osovs added. Mr W. Standley’s b c Sergius, by Koran —Lulu, 8.10 1 Mr S. D. Brunton’s br r Isothermal, by Simmer—Brambilla, 8.10 2 Mr W. Hopwood’s b c I‘hormio, by An-drea—-Imogen, 8.10 3 Sergius won by a length and a-half. Time. 2.39 4 5.

NAPIER PARK RACING SPRING MEETING. ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY. NAPIER, Saturday. The following are the acceptances for tht first day of the Napier Park Races:— Hack Hurdle Race, one mile and threequarters.—Te Whetu 10.10, Captain Jingle 10.7, Appin 10.0, Sleacombe 9.9. Trial Hack Handicap, six furlongs.—Virtue 8.0, Stellaris 7.10, Goldemar 7.10, Waikehua 7.9, All Trumps 7.7, Ultimatum 7.7 t Merrie Valet 7.7. Taradale Handicap Hurdle Race, one mild and three-quarters.—Tyrannic 10.5, Whatakura 9.10, Rangihaeta 9.5, Aorangi 9.0, Slea combe 9.0, Nogi 9.0. County Hack Handicap, one mile. —Cull! nan 10.2, Strathmoira 8.11, Idealism 8.10, Mediterranean 8.0, Captain 7.0, Polynices 6.12, All Trumps 6.10, Entente 6.10. Park Stakes Handicap, one mile and aquarter.—California 10.2, Sandstream 8.13, Iranui 8.9, Woodhey 8.8, Kopu 7.13, Parable 7.6, Lamsdorff 7.6, Spate 7.2, Amato 6.12, Bunkum 6.7. Juvenile Handicap, four furlongs.—Bellah 8.1, Rangiatua 7.12, Elfboat 4.9, Ireland 7.9, Golden Field 7.9, Trebelli 7.7, Golden Ball 7.7, Sanguinary 7.2. Ahuriri Hack Handicap, five furlongs.— Contendent 9.9, Amaru 9.3, Niwaru 8.4, Tina Toa 8.2, Moreykoff 8.0, Waitoke. 7.10, Lord Possible 7.10, Ngakau 7.8, Perceler 7.8, Raupare 7.8, Eiya 7.0, Ultimatum 7.0, Miriam 7.0. Railway Handicap, six furlongs.—Multiple 9.7, Faunus 9.0, War Song 8.3, Winning I’ost 7.6, Vi 7.2, Voetgang 6.11, Gold Battery 6.7.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUBS SPRING MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY.. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. F. W. Edwards for events to be decided on the opening day of the Auckland Trotting Club s Spring Meeting, which takes place at Alexandra I’ark on the 22nd inst.: — Spring Handicap, two miles. —Sweet Patch scratch, Viscount Is, Baxter 2s, Lady Love 6s, Johu Harold Bs, Vaukee Doodle lOs, Haldane 12s, Bogey 14s, Harold Abdallah 14s. Electric Handicap, one mile.—Belle Gray scratch, Madam Me»ba Is, John Harold 2s, St. Michael 2s, Lady Park 3s, Ballot 4s, Phyllistina 4s, Jungle ss, Mah Honey 7s, Goldw&od 9s, lago 9s. October Handicap, oue mile. —Maplewood scratch, V.S. 2s, Royal Victor 3s, Scotia ss, Cavalier 6s, Robex 7s, Taihoa Bs. (Stewards’ Handicap, oue mile and a-half. —Manxman scratch, Black . Diamond Is, Autocrat 3s, Tableau 3s, Lady Wilmington ss, Good Friday 6s, Fiery Cross 6s, Nelson 7s. Middle-class Handicap, one mile.—Madam Melba scratch, John Harold Is, St. Michael Is, Phyllistina 3s, Murad ss, Alf. McKinney 7s, Lady Wilhelmina Bs, Santa Claus 14s, Mikado 14s, Hamapuku 14s. Trotting Handicap, one mile and a-half.—-Robex scratch. Stranger Is, Wild Marie 6s, Little Paul 7s, Miss Dunmore 7s, Receiver 10s, Murad 10s, "Fiery Cross 12s, Count 15s, Diamond Bell 15s, Bert 16s, Maureen 225, Mararoa 225, Mersey 245, Bob G. 245, Mikado 245. Malden Handicap, oue mile aud a-half.— Mararoa scratch, Hamapuku Is, Lady Specialist Is, Merry Kate Is, Miss Bellboy Is, Dr. Jim Is, Young Wellington Is, Miss Salisbury Is, Annoyed Is, Wahwahtasee Is, Dick May Is, Lady Roskill Is, Captain Bell Is, Black Gin Is, Special Diamond 6s, Prince Berlin 6s, Merry Will 9s, Queen Victoria 9s, Ferncliffe 9s. Onehunga Handicap, six furlongs and ahalf. —Taka 9.2, Frontino 8.12, Mistime 8.7, Fraulein 7.12, Miss Stella 7.7, Blue a.e 7.2, Pairawaatu 7.2, I’rophesiedd 7.2, Malka 6.12, Gold Ring 6.12, Nora Soult 6.9, Lord. Menschikoff 6.9.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTS. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The New Brighton Trotting Club's Meeting opened to-day in beautiful weather. Results:— Trial Handicap of 50sovs, one mile and a-half.—Blackchild Boy, 13s, 1; Childe Beldon, 17s, 2; Millie C., 4s, 3. Won by a length. Time, 3.58 3-5. Ladies’ Bracelet of 40sovs, one mile.— Lord Spec, l(te, 1; Vanguard, 225, 2; Orlando, 18s, 3. Won easily. Time, 2.27. Burwood Handicap of 115sovs, one mile. —Lord Althorp. 15s, 1: Terra Nova, scr.. 2; Fusee, 3s, 3. Won pulling up by six lengths. Time, 4.565. Innovation Handicap of 56sovs, one mile aud a-half. —Link. 19s, 1: Erina. 16s, 2; Miss Becky, 13s, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 3.54. ‘ Beach Handicap of TOsovs, two miles.— Luluette, 15s, 1; Robert Emmett, scr., 2; Cora Lynn, 15s, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 5.4 4-5. Electric Handicap of 50sovs. One mile. —Troubadour, 9sec., 1; Repeater, 4sec., Dominion, 3sec., 3. Won by a length and a half. Time, 2.29. Rita Handicap, of 70sovs, one mile and ahalf. —Clevewood, 21s, 1; Lone Hand, 21s, 2; Lulu Child, 12s, 3. Won by three lengths. Time 3.56 4-ss. Pash Handicap, of 55sovs, one mile.—Dominion, 6s, 1; Idaho, Ba, 2; Te Porangl, 71» 8. Won by four lengths. Time 2.28