TURF GOSSIP

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 21, 23 November 1910, Page 11

TURF GOSSIP

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FIXTURES. Nov. 26, 30 — Takapuna J.C. Spring. Dec. 27, 31, Jan. 7—A.T.C. Summer. Dec. 28, 29, and Jan. 2 and 3 — Auckland R.C. Summer Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 — Greymouth J.C. Midsummer ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Subscriber. To Ilana. — The only deduction is ten per cent, which covers Government tax. R.A.C.—Yes, Miss Winnie ran a mile at Avondale in the autumn of 1909 In 1.40. SPORT.— Black Northern has started on seven occasions, twice last year, when he ran unplaced, and five times this season, winning four of his engagements and falling in the other. Contributor. — The horse’s coat should be removed by clipping, and the skin well washed with water and soft soap, and after being carefully dried, may be dressed with a liniment made of oil of tar four ounces, common oil one pint, and powdeied sulphur four ounces. Mix and apply to every part of the skin with a soft brush. The dressing may be applied on ihe following day, and allowed to remain on three or four days, when it may be ' thoroughly washed off. Any slight irritation can be allayed by bathing with a lotion • comprised of sulphuric acid two drachms, and water one pint. Some of the patent sheep dips are very effectual, but the" animal’s head must be tied up, to prevent it biting itself. Bedsides local treatment, it is usually necessary to act on the constitution, with food and tonics, and if the horse is a valuable one, your best plan would be to consult a veterinary surgeon.

The value of the Melbourne Cup .to Mr. 8. Green, owner of Comedy King, was £6078. The Takapuna Jockey. Club have decided to charge bookmakers a fee of £25 for Che right to bet at their coming Spring Meeting. ? The hearing of the appeal lodged in'the Lady Wilhelmin-a —Mararoa case will probably be heard on the first Wednesday in December. Percy Moore, a well-known Australian horseman, is expected to arrive in Auckland shortly, and will in all likelihood be associated with D. Moraghan's stable. A sovereign invested on every horse sired by Soult which started at the recent A.R.C. Spring Meeting would have returned a profit of £2B IV/. G. Jones, the Gisborne trainer, is staying in Auckland with his team, I‘aisano, Continuance. . and Iney, until after the A.R.C. Summer Meeting. Had Wahwahtasee run second instead of third in the Trial Handicap at Epsom on Wednesday, he would have returned a record dividend in these days of one-two dividends. McLachlan's percentage for winning the Melbourne Cup on Comedy King was £302,. but it is stated that Mr. Sol Green made out a cheque for £1000" in favour of the crack horseman. At the Waikanae Stud recently the exAueklaud pony Sonoma, by Seaton Delaval —-Maratea, foaled twins to Beraonian. One of these, a colt, is alive, and doing well. Sonoma is to be mated this season with Achilles. A Press Association wire from Napier states that the well-known steeplechaser Buliworth, when chloroformed for firing, fell and broke his stifle, and had to be destroyed. The most consistent performer at the recent A.R.C. Spring Meeting was probably Antoinette, and with a first and two seconds to her credit, her form was exceptionally good. The performance of Prophet in the Penrose Hurdles on Saturday was one of the best registered at Ellerslie for some time, and stamps the son of St. Paul as a brilliant performer over the small fences. The pony Maika. which won the Tramway Handicap at Epsom last Wednesday, went through the whole of last season without earning a winning bracket at a totalisator meeting. Afttr falling in the Otaio Plate at the recent Canterbury J.C. Meeting. Cullinan is reported to have given a great display of jumping, clearing a number of big fences before be was finally caught.

Lady* Lucy, the N.Z. Cup winner, of 1909, it? not to be brought back to the Dominion at present. Private information states that in the Melbourne Cup Lady Lucy was nearly choked with the dust, and was coughing for some time after the race. The stewards of the Jockey Club dismissed the complaint against F. Wootton ■that he intentionally prevented his mount winning the Blankney Nursery Plate at Lincoln, though they considered his riding required explanation. The accident to Danube on Saturday is to be deeply regretted, and if as serious as reported, it may prevent his starting in the Great Northern Derby, in which his meeting with King Soult was being looked forward to with considerable interest. It was expected that King Soult would have put in an appearance in the Wynyard Handicap on Satuiday, but he was withdrawn. With a lot of valuable engagements ahead; Mr Ross is pursuing a wise course in not overtaxing the colt. The Ellerslie trainer, A. Robertson, had the distinction of training the winners of the three two-year-old races run at the A.R.C. Spring Meeting, Miss Winsome winning on the first and second days, and Malwa on the last day. It i.s not often that father and son are found contesting the same event, but such was the case on Saturday, at Ellerslie, when Powerful and his son Hunakaha both went to the post for the Hunters’ Steeplechase. The popular Waikato sportsman. Mr D. McKinnon, appears to have the makings of a decent colt in Hemisphere, which is returned as by Seaton Delaval from Hesper. Hemisphere puts a lot of dash into his work, and it should not be long before he loses his maiden status. Mr. A. G. Mabee. who has just returned from a visit to Christchurch, speaks highly of the .manner in which trotting is conducted in Canterbury. In Mr. Mabee’s opinion it is" ouly a question of a few years when trotting will be just as important as racing, and will be a strong rival to the racing clubs for public favour. The Aucklander drove Manderene in his engagement on the last day. and said that the Auckland horse would not go near his field, which fact he accounted for by his being hit over the head by the various drivers in the New Zealand Trotting Cup, who were trying to get him out of their way after he lost his driver in that event. The unlucky horse of the A.R.C. Spring Meeting was undoubtedly Sea Elf. In the City Handicap, on the opening day, she was nearly put over the rails, spoiling any chance she may have had, while in the Wynyaid Handicap, on the concluding day, just as she was making her run, her rider. M. Ryan, was struck on the eye by a clod* or some other substance, with such force as to completely blind him, and he had to gradually pul! her up. Under the circumstances, it is a marvel there was not a more serious accident, for Ryan had not the slightest idea of what was going on. and had Sea Elf uot inn on straight, it is hard to say what would have happened. The most successful trainer at the recent A.R.C. Spring Meeting was A. Robertson. who turned out four winners; R. Hannon is next on the list, with three straight-out wins and a dead-heat; Geo. ALsoloin and Mrs Lindsay each secured a double; and J. McHugh, J. Williamson, A. Hall J. Rae, G. Jones, C. Norgrove, T. A. Williams. J. Chaafe, jr., F. Macmanemin, and Messrs T. Bowling and Hudson had one each, and D. Bannatyne a dead heat. Dee’.ey heads the jockeys’ list, with four winning rides; C. Brown had three and a dead-heat: A. Whittaker and J. Conquest three each; P. Biady two and a deadheat: W. Price two, and A. Cowan, A. Julian. W. Scott, R. Percival, S. Lindsay, and Mr Dingle, one each. A meeting of the Auckland Metropolitan Committee was held last Tuesday, the Hon. E- Mitchelson presiding. The following licensee were granted: — Jockeys: G. F. Malcolm, A. E. -Pearee, 11.- J. Harris, and W. J. Ross. Gentleman rider: C. R. Carter. The following programmes were passed: — Matapouri Amateur Sports Club. December 24; Alexandra races, December 26; Ngunguru Racing Club, December 26; Waipapakauri Racing Club, December 26; lloubora Raring Club, December 31; Whatawhata Raring Club. January 2: Hukeienui Racing Chib, January 19; Kawakawa Raring Club, January 30; Rotorua Jockey Club, February 15 and 16; • Auckland Trotting Club, three pony races, December 27 and 31 and January 7. The A.R.C. Committee met subsequently, when transfers were approved ns fol low’s: — Manawatu Stud Company to F. 8. Easton, brown colt, 2yis, by Sir laiddo — Cecile; G. Cremer to E. W. Alison and J. J. Craig, Allegation.

Mr N. Finlayson, on behalf of the Otamatea Raring Club, recently interviewed the Auckland Racing (.Hub regarding the removal of disqualification from certain local horses. The Auckland body received Mr Finlayson's representations so favourably that he has been able to inform the secretary of the Otamatea Club that the disqualification would be lifted from Miss Kipton. Pride, and Irene. Collection of bookmakers’ fees on the day of the races has caused trouble in so many clubs that the Otamatea Racing Club has wisely decided that this year applications for the right to bet. accompanied by the fee, must be made some weeks before the meeting. This will give the club an opportunity of inquiring into the character of those desiring to ply their calling. Mr. J. Ellis, the owner of My Kawyer, is most emphatic in his assertion that his horse was drugged the night previous to the Stewards' Handicap. He informed a Southland Times'’ scribe that he will never take a favourite away from home again unless he ran get a reliable man to go with him and mount guard overnight. Whether there is any truth in the assertion. says a Wellington writer, it is. of course, impossible to say. although I should greatly doubt it. The Blackstone horse was tilth favourite, and it seemed to the writer that it was getting badly pocketed in the early stages of a fast-run rave that was the cause of the horse’s indifferent showing. With a more experienced horseman in the saddle he might have done better. If the horse was in such a bad way. as is suggested, he would not have been started.

The separating of the harness and saddle classes at the local trotting meetings is already having a beneficial effect on the sport, and the racing is considerably more interesting than under the old system. There is no doubt that trotting is gradually gaining ground in Auckland, and the hopes of all lovers of the sport are that it will eventually reach the high standard it has attained in Canterbury. The authorities are gradually removing the blots that have hitherto spoilt the landscape, but there is one matter that ought to be put down with a very firm hand, and that is the hanging about outside the gate waiting to get a word with the riders and drivers. I am aware that notices are posted up at various points on the course, warning, parties against this practice, but the question is not tlealt with as strongly as it should be. The infliction of a few disqualifications or heavy tines would speedily have effect, and in the interests of the sport it is hoped a special effort will be made, to cope with the evil. Mr. Morse’s adjustments for the principal events ar the Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting made their , appearance on Friday, due date. In the Auckland Cup Mr. Morse has evidently endeavoured to make a flattering handicap, ami his reasonings are hard to follow. Master Soult heads the list with 9.1. which is a bit lighter than was generally expected. However. there is very little - probability of his seeing the post, so that his- chance need not be discussed. Diabolo, 8.13. and Bridge, 8.11. have nothing-to complain of. but Maori King, 8.4,' has been very leniently treated. Mr. Morse -has- evidently 'treated the sou -of Merriwee as a non-stayer. which he may- have cause to regret, and the same remarks apply to Salute. 7.13. At first sight. Sedition, with 8.2. looks to be lightly treated, but compared to some •of the local horses, he has been weighted up to his best performance. Kopu. 7.10. takes the eye as having a first-class chance, and will probably be one o r the favourites. Waimangu. 7.9. meets Sedition on 71b worse terms for his victory in the King Edward Memorial, which should bring the pair together. Roosevelt; 7.7, has been running badly of late. • and until he shows better form, his chance need not be seriously discussed, but tit and well would be hard to beat. The three-year-olds. King Soult and Formby, with 7.5 apiece, are nicely handled, but two of the older brigade in John, 7.0, and Advocate, 7.0, are in it up to their necks, and the latter has simply been chm ked into it on the score of . weight. Birkdale. 6.12. on his running in the C.J.C. Derby and Canterbury Cup. is evidently a stayer, and it would be hard to pick a light-weight to beat him. In the lower division there are several that might improve, but present they do not strike one favourably. In the Railway Handicap all the best sprinters are engaged, and a run through the list gives the impression that quite a big percentage have been given a good chance, and the event should attract a good acceptance.

* * * TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. CHRISTCHURCH. Friday. A Southern writer refer* thus to one of the three Auckland representatives at Riccarton last week: 7 Domi no was a horse that created a favourable impression. He is a compact and well-turned sort, that exhibits plenty of dash, and is sure to win a gain. ” A local scribe considers the Freedom — Modesty colt likely to make a good stayer, and it would seem that if he goes on satisfactorily. he is by no means badly treated in the Auckland Cup. It is reported that Mr Greenwood's brilliant mare Armlet will not be seen at the summer meeting at Auckand, as one of her legs has filled, and she has had to be thrown 9Ut of work. As she was not given a run at the Riccarton meeting, though several of the events might have been expected td suit her. it was conjectured that all was not well with her. Mr Greenwood is exceedingly unfortunate in losing the services of so speedy a performer just now. He hopes, however, to have better luck with Danube. The injuries sustained by the Derby winner at Riccarton turn out to be not so serious as was nt first supposed, and his trainer Ir hopeful of getting him to the post for the Northern Derby. A number of Riccarton trainers are keeping their charges busy, in view of the Tim-

aru meeting next week. Unfortunately tb« rainfall which gladdened the farmers early in the week wan much heavier in the country* than In the city, and the Riccarton tracks have not benefited moeh from ft, being still very hard, and trainers are having an anxious time. The Finland gelding Outlander ha« changed hands, Mr Grigg having disposed of the disappointing son of Finland and Escapade to the Messrs Furze for 175 gs. Outlander’s best effort so far*has been the -winning of the C.J.C. Autumn Handicap, in which he beat some good horses, among them the last New Zealand Cup winner. * * *

OTAHUHU SPRING MEETING. The opening nay’s racing in connection with the Otahuhu Trotting Club's Spring Meeting took place at Epsom on Wednesday, when Uiere was a good attendance. The weather was tine, and the track in good order. Taken throughout, the racing was decidedly interesting, and the handicapper (Mr F. W. Edwards) had the satisfaction of seeing a dead heat result, and also a couple of scratch horses win. Mr R. Absolom officiated as judge, Messrs F. Macmaneinin and 11. R. McKenzie as timekeepers, and Mr C. O’Connor as starter, the bitter gentleman being in good form. The general management of the gathering by the various officials, under the secretary (Mr F. D. Yonge), left no room for complaint. the events beiug got off well to time. During the afternoon the Garrison Baud played a number of selections, while Mr J. Sinclair provided an exceptiona’ly good luncheon. The stewards met on two occasions during the racing. After the decision of the Trotting Handicap, they inquired into the running of Mararoa, as compared with his effort in the opening event, and after hearing statements, decided by a vote of five to four, not to upset the judge’s verdict. An appeal was lodged, and as the case i» yet to be finally decided, comment is held ■over, ami it will suffice to say that the difference in the times of the horse were very marked. R. Hall, the rider of Maplewood, was before the authorities after the Stewards’ Handicap, for an alleged remark to the judge after that race, but was able to satisfy the stewards that the remark was not in the nature of an insult to the judge, and apologising, was cautioned. With a good attendance speculation was brisk, and notwithstanding the fact that a big sum of money was locked up pending fhe appeal in the Trotting Handicap, the staff of Messrs W. Blom field and Co. handled the sum of £2612 10 , which is an. ip crease of £3l on last, year.- Tn addition, 14 boxrkimrkers were licensed at a fee of £7 10/ per man. Details are follow: — TRIAL HANDICAP, (saddle) of 25sovs. One mile. F. Martin's gr in Miss Bell Boy, by Bell Boy—Nellie. syrs. 2s (Martin) 1 Wm. Moore’s b g Mararoa. aged, scratch (Coo tes) ... .a : • - J. Ware's br tn Wah wahtjisee, aged, 2s (G> Paul) . - 3 Also ran: Monotype Is, Merry Kate ls» Rattling Nelson Is, Elk Is, Black Gin 2a». Young Wellington 2s, Special Diamond 3a, Hui a Belle 4s. When, the stand was reached Mias Bell Boy was in the lead, followed by Walrwahtasee and' Special Diamond. Miss Bell Boy drew out along the'back, and turning for home had a commanding lead of Mararoa, which had run up into second position. In the: run to the post Mararoa threw out. a strong, challenge, but .could not reach the leader, which won pulling up by three lengths. . Wahwahtasee was six lengths further back, third: Black Gin and the others followed at long intervals. Time, 2.55. Miss Bell Boy was favourite.. TROTTING HANDICAP (Saddle) of 55sov«. A mile and a-half. » ■ Win. Moore's b g Mararoa, aged, by Bellman I'nknown. 23s (Coates) 3 11. I>. Craig's b m Lady Wilhelmina, syrs, 16s (Scott) 2 D. Brophy’s b g Yankee Doodle, 50 (Orange) 1 Also started: Viscount scratch, Kirikiriroa scratch, Little Paul 10h, Diamond Belt 16s. Mararoa led past the stand the first time, followed by Lady Wilhelmina, after which came Yankee Doodle, Diamond Bell, and Little Paul. Mararoa maintained advantage as they raced •along the back; and was never headed; winning at the finish by six lengths from Lady Wilhelm!**, which, was two lengths in front of Yankee Doodle* Viscount was fourth, and Kirikirlroa lasti Time, 3.58 2-5. Lady Wilhelmina w«f favourite. After the race the stewards held an inquiry into the running of Mararoa, as compared with his effort in the first event, and after a lengthy hearing, decided by five votes to four not to disturb the judge's verdict. An appeal has been lodged. TRAMWAY HANDICAP of Six furlongs and a half. T. P. Sinn’s Malka. syrs, by Uhlan - St. Aida. 7.2 (Morrte, I S. Saulsbury’s b m Mistime, aged, 9.0 (Lindsay) - T. Freeman’s b in Seatonella, 3yrs, 7.5 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Fraulein 8.0, Norway 8-0, Blackbird 7.5. Mifftime got the best of an otherwise even start, and led out of the straight. Going along the back Seatonella joined her, and the pair made the running to the distance, where Malka came through, and finishing strongly, the latter won by a length. Norway was fourth. Time, 1.25 15. Norway was favourite. SUBURBAN HANDICAP (Harness) of 65 sovs., second IOffOVB., third ssovs. Two miles. 11. Millen's blk m Love, aged, by Lynbrook -Kola, 5s (Millen) t C. Wren’s blk m Lady Park, syrs, by Wilmington Unknown, 10a (Hamilton) f T. Richards' Royal Albert. 13b IRichardq) 3 JDead heat.

Also started: John Harald Is, Baxter 3s, Stranger ss. When they passed the stand Lady Park was the leader, followed by Royal Albert, Lady Love, John Harold, Baxter, and ■Stranger in that order. Passing the stand the second time Lady Park was still the leader, four lengths in front of Lady Love, wrth Koya! Albert next. Crossing the top Stretch Lady Park made a skip, and Lady lx>ve mt withffi a length of her. and they turned for h one in that order. In the run. to the j»-*st the whips were ont on both, and a great rare resulted, the judge being tinable to separate them. Royal Albert was three lengths away, third, and then came {Baxter, with stranger last. Times: Lady 3x>ve 5.1 2-5, Lady Park 5.6 2-5. Park was favourite. STEWARDS* HANDICAP (Saddle) of 40 BOVS, second 5.-ovs. One mile and a-half. J. G. Lecky’s b g Maplewood, aged, Wildwood—Elsie, scratch (Hall) 1 E. Hussey’s Robex, Us (Orange) 2 ;W. Douglas’ Black Diamond. 1C» (Douglas) 3 Also started: Cavalier 6s. Viscount 9s, Taihoa Ils. Autocrat 19s, Little Paul 19s. Black Diamond was early in the lead, and with half the journey covered was showing the way to Robex. after which came Maplewood, Autocrat, and Taihoa. At the gate Black Diamond broke, and Robex got in front, while Maplewood ran into second place. Turning for home Robex had a couple of lengths’ advantage, but when fairly in a line for the post Maplewood put in a fast run, and. Robex tiring. Maplewood headed him at the distance, eventually winning by four lengths. Black Diamond was ten lengths away, third, just in front of Cavalier, Time, 3.34. Robex was favourite. MANGERE HANDICAP (Harness, of 45 sovs, second horse ssovs. One mile and a-half. F. James' b m Lady Wilmington. syrs, Wilmington—Unknown, 7s (.Hamilton) 1 W. Perrin’s Seacole (Perrin) 2 .W, J. Greenwood’s Mikado, 18s (Greenwood > 3 Also started: Lord Specialist 12s, Mersey 18s. Mikado led for about five furlongs, when Seacole got in front, but at the dip was displaced by Lidy Wilmington, which was never afterwards headed, wining by two lengths from Seacole. which was three lengths in front of Mikado. Time, 3.57 3-5. Lord Specialist was favourite. ONEHUNGA HANDICAP (harness) of 60 sovs, second horse lObovs. One mile. W. Orange’s b g Royal Victor, aged, Victor Royal—Hippocampus, scratch (Orange) 1 Preece and Floranz, 7s iHamilton) 2 H A. Coates’ Bell Gray. 8s (Lowe) .... 3 Also started: Lady Love 7s, Madam {Melba 9s. The field ran wide in the straight, and Royal Victor, getting through next the rails, was in front when the stand was reached, and. closely attended by Bell Gray, led out of the straight, and had his advantage as they turned for home. In the mn to the post Floranz put in a strong run, but though he passed Bell Gray, he could not reach Royal Victor, which won by two lengths. Floranz heating Beil Gray half alength for second honours. Time. 2.21 25. Royal Victor was favourite. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (harness) of 40sovs, second ssovs. One mile. A. T. I sake’s bik c Gold wood. 3yrs, Allwood—Young Irvington mare. 12s (Cameron, 1 2T. Lynch’s lago, Ils (Lynch) 2 Grattan Downs’ Stock Farm’s John Harold, scratch (Mabee) 3 Also started: Phyllistina ss, Waitekauri ss, Irish Molly 7s. Jungle Bs. Gold wood bad a couple of lengths* advantage of lago as they passed the stand, and the pair made the race to themselves. Gold wood eventually winning by six lengths from lago, which eased up in‘the concluding stages. John Harold was six lengths away, -third, and Phyllistina fourth. Irish MoHy left before her time, and was ruled Out of the race. Time, 2.30 1-5. Irish Molly was favourite. CONCLUDING DAY. The concluding day’s racing In connection With <fae Otafeuhu Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting took place at Epsom on Saturday. Heavy raiu fell t tirougrboirt tha morning, bwt it ■cleared before -the first race started, and the afternoon was fine. The track was Very heavy, but nevertheless some interestlag racing was wrt.tresised. and two of the events, the Ihinmure Handicap and Telephone Handicap, produced exciting finishes, being won by a head and half-a-head respectively. The attendance was large. As on the opening day. the various officials tinder the secretary (Mr F. r>. Yonge) carried out their duties in a highly satisfactory manner. The stewards were busy during the afternoon. The first case investigated was the complaint lodged by the starter (Mr O’Conzior) against Nicholson, the rider of Irish Molly, in the Klectric ‘Handicap, for leaving bef.xre his time, a fine at £lO being inflicted A complaint against W. Orange, in conn ection with the same event, was also heard, but the evidence did not warrant the stewards taking any action. Further evidence was taken in the Mararoa-1.-ady Wilhelmina appeal case, the whole of which is to be forwarded on to the New Zealand Trotting Association. Unfortunately, in one of the events the stewards overlooked a glaring case which was palpable to most people. At will be interesting to note the inipmven>ei»t the animal In question will make between now and Christmas, when it is safe to say it w‘ll start a pretty warm favourite topc-niwrion during the afternoon was brisk. Hie staff of Messrs W. Blom field and Co. handling the sum of £.19.34 10/. which niakes n tonal for the meeting of £0047, an increase at £.17 k 10/ on last year. In addition. 15 bookmakers were licensed, at a fee of £7 10’. not king a total of £227 10/ for the meeting, u against £lO5 last year. Details ar e ae follow:—

INNOVATION HANDICAP (Harness) of 25sovs. One mile. J. T. Baker’s b c Monotype. 3yrs. by Bell Boy Typewriter, 17* (J. R. Baker) 1 T. Douglas' b m Special Diamond, syrs, 19s (Orangei 2 J. Mayloe’s b li Normintsou, 2yrs, 16s ♦ Perrin) 3 Also started: I>ady Specialist 17s. laady Roberta 17s, Captain Bell 17s, and Young Wellington 18s. When the stand was reached Monotype was in fr.mt, followed by Special Diamond. Ixwd Roberts, and Lady Specialist in that order. Going along the back Monotype and Special Diamond cleared out from the field, and had the race to thenxelves, the former eventually winning by two lengths. Normintson. which put in a good run over the last two furlongs, was six lengths away, third. Time, 3.4 4-5. Monotype was favourite. TROTTING HANDICAP (optional) of 60 so vs. Two miles and a-quarier. E. G. Stock ley’s b g Tableau, Pirate — Gipsy, 9s (Orange) 1 F. James’ b in Lady Wilmington, 14s (Hamilton) 2 T. Richards’ b g Royal Albert, l«*s (Richards> 3 Also started: Lady Ix>ve. Stranger. Mararoa, Harry Mace, Lena. Bert, Mersey, Mikado Merry Kate, and Black Gin. When a third of the long journey was covered. Mikado was in front, followed by Merry Kate. Mersey, and Harry Mace. Passing the sraud the second time. Tableau bad worked his way to the front, and then came in order Lady Wilmington. Mikado, Royal Albert, Harry Mace, and Mersey. Going abmg the back rhe last time Tableau further increased his advantage, and. trotting kindly over the concluding stages, won a good race by 80 yards from Lady Wilmington, which, was 60 yards in front of Royal Albert. Mersey was fourth, and then followed Mararoa. and Harry Mace. Time.. 5.50 2-5. Royal Albert was favourite. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP at 40sovs. Four furlongs. J- Lovett’s b g Pairawaatu, 6yrs. by Soult—Lena, 7.3 (Stenning) 1 Mr. Hill’s b g Lord Menschikoff, aged, 7.3 (Stockley) 2 M. Jones' b m Miss Stella, 6yrs, 7.13 (Conquest) . 3 Also started: Maika S.v, Norway 7.13, Royal Seaton 7.5. There was a bit of a delay at the post, and when the barrier lifted. Miss Stella and Pairawaatu were quickest to begin, the pair making the running along the back and across the top stretch, followed by Norway. Lord Menschikoff. and Maika. At the turn for home, Pairawaatu took charge, and drawing out in the run to the post won by two lengths from Lord Menschikoff, which was a length in front of Miss Stella, lime, 58 2-ss. Miss Stella was favourite. OTAHUHU SPRING HANDICAP of 75sovs. Two miles. W. J. Bowden’s b g Viscount, aged, by Albert Victor—Duchess, 7s (Bowden) 1 J. Brady s b g Little Paul, aged, 21s (Osborne) „ 2 J. Caliagber’s br g Haldane, syrs, ios (Brennan) 3 Also started: Yankee Doodle 9s. Baxter Ils. Stranger 13s, Black Diamond 16s, Mah Honey 18s. Tableau 18s, Receiver 19s. Mah Honey was early in the lead, and led past the stand, with Little Paul, Receiver. Haldane, Yankee Doodle, and Baxter following in that order. When the stand was reached. the second time. Little Paul and Mah Honey were together, six lengths in front of Yankee Doodle, after which came Receiver, Haldane, and Viscount. Mah Honey I’ioke going out of the straight. and let Little Paul into the lead, and he showed the way along the back, followed by Mah Honey, with Yankee Doodle, Haldane, and Viscount improving their position. Little Panl broke crossing the top stretch, and Mah Honey got on terms, the pair turning for home half a length in front of Viscount. In the run to the post. Viscount drew out. eventually winniug by six lengths from Little Paul, which beat Haldane by a little over a length for second honours. Yankee IkHxlle was fourth. Time, 5.1 2-5. Mah Honey was favourite. PANMURE HANDICAP of 45sovs. Two miles. C. Wren's bik m Lady Park. syrs, 7s (Hamilton) 1 Gratian Downs Stock Farm’s b g John Harold, aged, by Little John— Haroid mare, sch. (Mabee) 2 R. Millen’s bik m Lady Love, aged, 2s (Mi!)en) 3 Royal Albert, Ils, also started. When the stand was reached, Royal Albert was in front, two lengths clear of Lady Park, and then came John Harold, with Lady last. Lidy Park headed Royal Albert going along the back, while John Haroid moved up second, and at the stand was on terms with the leader. Racing along the bark the last time, John Harold went to the front, and had charge when they turned for home. lu the run to the post Ixidy Park came again, and a desperate race resulted, Lady Park getting up in the last stride, and winning by a head. Lady I»ve was a furlong away, third. Time, 5.12 45. John Harold was favourite. MAUNGAKIEKIE HANDICAP (Saddle) of 45sovs. One mile and a half. Mrs. A. T. Lake's b g Hamapuku, 6yrs, Viking—unknown. 7a (Cameron) 1 Douglas’ ch m Diamond Bell, syrs, 16s (McLennan) 2 D. A. McKenzie’s ch g Receiver, aged, 9s (Gresoin 3 Also started: Viscount acr. All Night Is. Autocrat IDs. Good Friday 12s. Diamond Bell, from the limit, was quick to begin, and when half the journey was covered had twenty lengths’ advantage of Hamapuku. after which came Receiver, Autocrat, and Good Friday. Going along the hack. Hamapuku moved up, and crossing the top stretch had caught the leader, the pair running in company to the distance, where Diamond Bell broke, and Hamapuku drawing out won by three lengths. Receiver was six lengths further back, third, and Autocrat fouith. Time, 3.57 35. Hamapuku was favourite.

CLASS HANDICAP (Saddle) of 65sovs. One mile. Chas. Baker's br g Cavtdier. aged, by Takapu—Dulce, 9s (Knight) 1 11. A. Coates’ ch in Bell Gray, sym, 13s (Lowe, jun.) 2 C. Nicholson's b m Madam Melba, aged, 14s (Nicholson) 3 Also started: Maplewood scr, Robex 10s, Taihoa Ils. Waitekauri 14s. When the stand was reached. Madam Melba was in front, followed by Bell Gray, Taihoa, and Waitekauri. Going along the back, Madam Melba was the leader, Bell Gray running second, while Cavalier moved up into second position. Crossing the top stretch, Bell Gray got in front, and was first to turn for home, but in the run to the post Cavalier came with a strong run, and catching Bell Gray at the end of the stand, drew out aud won by two lengths. Madam Melba was six lengths away, third, and Maplewood fourth. Time, 2.25. Madam Melba was favourite. TELEPHONE HANDICAP (Harness) of 55sovs. One mile. W. Orange's b g Santa Claus. syrs, by Albert Victor—Polly 11.. 14s (Orange) 1 W. J. Walters’ b m Annoyed. 4yrs, 18s (Hamilton) 2 S. Galbraith’s b g Ballot, aged, 8s (Gladding) 3 Also starred: Phyllistina ft*. Irish Molly Bs, Monotype 18s. and Mikado 18s. Annoyed, from the limit, was in front when they reached the stand, followed by Santa Claus and Mikado. Annoyed maintained her advantage going along' the back, and then came Santa Claus. I’hyllUtina, and Ballot. Crossing the top stretch Annoyed broke, and Santa (Tans got in front, and was first to turn for home. In the run to the post Annoyed came again, aud a desperate finish resulted. Santa Claus getting the verdict by half-a-head. Ballot was twenty lengths away, third, just in front of Mikado. Time, 2.4-8. Annoyed was favourite. i DANNEVIRKE SPRING MEETING DANNEVIRKE. Wednesday. The Spring Meeting of the Dauuevirke Racing Club commenced to-day in splendid weather, before a large ami representative gathering. Nine bookmakers were licensed, and a sum of £4552 passed through the machine. The result*; are as follows: — Ra uma to Hurdles.—Waterworks 1. Sleacombe 2, Wirral 3. Also started: Whakaweira, Te Whetu, Moat, Spaniard, and Flamingo. Won easily. Umutaoroa Handicap.—Moree 1, Sea Queen 2. Brilliancy 3. Also ran: Merrie Frank, Illustrious, San Lass. Raupare. Eiya, Composed. Eva, and Queen of Scots. Won. by a neck. Dannevirke Handicap.—Vi L Mendip 2, Highden 3. Also ran: Lethean, Tepuira. Time. 2.10 1-5. Maiden Flat Handicap.—Rangiatua 1, Golden Bali 2. The Rover 3. Also ran: Soultiform. Lady Edra. Ngakau. Lifeline, Mooi. Maisie, Merrie Valet, Avaunt, Scots Fusilier. Time 575. Ma tarn an Flying Handicap.—Gold Battery 1, Sublime 2, Voetgang 3. The only starters. A splendid race. Time. 1.15 1-5. Otanga Hack Walter. —Ariom 1. Hauroa 2. Captain Bell 3. Also started: Torpoint, Illustrious, Master Laddo, All Trumps, Ukina. Won by a neck. Time, 1.44. Tiratu Dash Hack Handicap.—Sigerine 1, Gladioule 2. Vibration 3. Also started: Lady Doris. Amaru. Moreykoff. Bowbells, Rongomai, Seaweed. Julian. Time, 1.2. Webber Welter.—Tinatoa 1. Marton 2, Cyrene 3. Also started: Berengaria. Time, L3O. SECOND DAY. DANNEVIRKE. Thursday. The Dannevirke Racing Club’s Spring Meeting was concluded to-day in ideal weather. There was a good attendance, and the racing throughout was interesting. The sum of £9269 passed through the machine, as compared with £9:184 last year, and £329 was received in bookmakers’ fees. The results are as follow:— Waikopiro Hurdles. —Sleacomhe 1. Te Whetu 2. Wirral 3. Also started: Moat, Spaniard. Seaworthy. The two former fell. Won by two lengths. November Handicap.—Sea Queen 1. Gold Battery 2. Sublime 3. Also ran: Cyrene aud Tina Toa. A splendid finish. Won by half a length. Ruahine Hack Welter Handicap.—Composed 1. Ariom 2. Master Liddo 3. Also started: Torpoint. MortMe. Illustrious. Ruapare, Kauroa, Lady Edna, Ukuia. Time, 1.29 1-5. Spring Handicap.—Highden 1. Vi 2, Voetgang 3. started: Clemora. Te Puia, Lethean. Marton. Won by two lengths. Time. 1.57. Shorts Handicap.—Golden Ball 1. The Rover 2, lifeline 3. Also started: Soultiforn). Ngakau. Puketotara. Paku. The winner led throughout. Time, 1.2 3-5. Piripiri Hack Handicap.—Niwaru 1. 'Merrie Frank 2. Merrie Valet 3. Also started: Queen of Scots. Artistic, Eva, San I .ass, Passive. Won by a neck. Time. 1.29 4-5. Oringi Welter Handicap.—Marton 1. Captain Bell 2. Cyrene 3. Also started: Sublime. Lamsdorff, Separator. Highden, Berengaria. A good race. Won by a long neck. Time, 1.30. i dt * AR.C. SUMMER MEETING. WEIGHTS FOR LEADING EVENTS. WANGANUI. Thursday. The following weights have been declared by Mr G. Morse in connection with the Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting, which opens at Ellerslie on Boxing Day: — THE AUCKLAND CUP of 200teors: second horse to receive fiOOsors and third horse IXNJsors out of the stake. The winner of any flat race or flat races after the declaration of weights of the value of 100 sovs to carry 31b, 20faovs 51b, 300sovs mid suu*ovB 1011 > penalty. Two miles.

THE RAILWAY HANDICAP of 650sovs; second horse to receive lOOsovs and Third horse 50sovs out of the stake. \*rnuer of any flat nice or flat races after the declaration of weights of the value of 100 so vs to carry 31b. 200sovs 51b. SOOsovs 71b, and s(M)sovs lOlb penalty. Six furlongs.

THE GRAFTON HURDLE RACE of 200 so vs: second horse To receive 35sovs ami third horse 45sovs out of The stake. Winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles.

i * * takapuna spuing meeting. The following acceptances have been received for events to be run on the opening day of the Takapuna Jockey Club's Spring Meeting, which takes pla-e on Saturday next:— Cheltenham Handicap, five furlongs and a-half.—Turbine 8.12, Sir Artegal 8.12, Miss Winnie 8.10. Kapanga 8.0 Lady Frances 7.7, Lady Dot 7.2, Toa Tuhi 7.2, Golden Ix>op 6.13. Captain Sonlt 6.11. Impulsive 6.11. Elegance 6.9. Aristas 6.8. Taka 6.8, Princess Soult 6.8. Maiden Hurdles, one mile and a-half and 106yds.— Delegate 10.6, Don Quex 9.6. Kaiwaka 9.6. Sabine 9.4, St. Maria 9.1. Wbararoa 9.0. Powerful 9.0. Blue Rocket 9.0, Seldom 9.0. Rangiora 9.0. First P<»ny Handicap, five furlongs and a-half. —Mistime 9.0. Mighty Atom 8.12. Peggy Pryde 8.8. Norway 8.0. Miss Stella 8.0, Maika 7.3, Red Lupin 7.2, Kuratau 7.0, Caedmon 7.0. Trial Handicap, one mile.— Frontino 7.9. Royal News 7.7, Heta 7.5, Waiotahi 7.4. Scotch 7.0, His Highness 7.0, Monolope 7.0, Hamadryad 7.0, Monoplane 7._0. Cambria Handicap, four furlongs.—Tranquil 8.1, Sylverlyte 7.5. Worcester 7.5, Onoo 7.5, Kaween 7.0, Solitude 7.0, Gibson Girl 7.0, Harrigan 7.0, Merci 7.0, Condamine 7.0. St. Andrew’s Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—Uranium 9.0, Lochbuhie 8.0, Sea Elf 7.11. Master Theory 7.9, Manapouri 7.9, Regain 7.8, Dazzling 7.3, Prophet 7.2, Haldane 6.13, Coromandel 6.11, Spectre 6.10. Tiri Hurdle Race, one mile and threequarters.—Black Northern 10.3, Tut Cakobau 9.10, Hoanga 9.6, Rangihaeta 9.6. Melrose Handicap, five furlongs and a-half. —Spectre 9.0, Haku 8.9, Miss Grizzle 8.2. Lucille 822. Miss Ada 8.0, Miss Livonia 7.13. Ruffy 7.12, Goodwin Sands 7.12, Vivace 7.12. Bonny Fishwife 7.12. Monolope 7.12, Mary Ann 7.12, Maykoff 7.12, Arawa 7.12, Kowaru 7.12, Presently 7.12, Bogey 7.12. Parawal 7.12, T.ady Betty 7.12. The following add it Iona! acceptances bare been received for the forthcoming meeting of the Takapuua Jockey Club:—Watchchaia 7.12 for the Melrose Handicap, and Bonnie Jean 9.0 for the Maiden Hurdles.

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