TAKAPUNA SUMMER MEETING.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 6, 8 February 1911, Page 12

TAKAPUNA SUMMER MEETING.

Tne opening day’s racing .in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club's Summer Meeting took place on the club’s course on Saturday last. The weather was fine and the racing track in good order, while the -attendance was large. Just before the Cup was run Sir Joseph Ward and party arrived on 'the course, and were met by the president and treasurer, Messrs. E. W. Alison and W. J. Ralph. The party left 'again after the Cup was decided. Results are as follow:— HANDICAP MAIDEN PLATE of lOOsovs. One mile. T. Stewart’s br m Wee Olga. 3yrs, by Merriwee—St. Olga, 7.4 (Conquest) 1 T. Davis’ b g Frontino, 6yrs, 7.9 (Deeley) ...... 2 W. Sharp’s br f Missj Ada, 3yrs, 8.2 (McFiinn) . 3 Also started: Caruso 9.0, Pip 8.2, Miss Livonia 8.2, Lloyds 7.6, Tipua 7.6. Matarere 7.4, Hamadryad 7.4, La Reina 7.2, Master Sly 7.2. The field was in line when the barrier lifted, Frontino being quickest on his feet, but when they settled down Miss Ada and Wee Olga were the pilots, followed by Master Sly, Pip, and La Reina. Going along the back there was very little change in the positions, but crossing the top Wee Olga was out by herself, and was fiist to turn for home, where Master Sly was her nearest attendant, just at the head of a closely-bunched field. In the run to the post Frontino, Miss Ada, Master Sly, and Tipua all challenged, and an interesting race resulted in Wee Olga lasting long enough to win by half a length from Frontino, which was a neck in front of Miss Ada, after which came Master Sly and Tipua. Time, 1.46 3-5. Tipua was favourite. A protest against the winner on the ground of crossing Miss Ada was dismissed. CALLIOPE HANDICAP, of lOOsors. Five furlongs and -a-Ma lf. G. M. Currie’s br f Cond-amine, 2yrs, by iSoult—Catherine, 6.13 (Deeley) 1 A. Hanson’s b c Malwa, 2yrs, 8.10 (Lindsay) 2 •F. Denny’s ch g Cloudy Dawn, 7.5 (Whittaker) 3 Also started: Master Dix, Solitude, and Tranquil. Malwa and Cloudy Dawn were quickest to begin, Solitude losing several lengths. When they had covered a furlong Cloudy Dawn was in front -and was Joined by Rolltudo, which made up her ground very fast. The pair made the running along the back, followed by Malwa, Master Dix, Con da mine, and Tranquil in that order.

tell av«y ncMta* the top stretch. Cloudy Din being the first to turn for borne, just clear of Malwa and Master Dlx, with Condamfne handy. At the distance Malwa had Cloudy Ihtwn beaten, but failed to stall off a strong run by Ceadasnine. which won by a neck, with half-a-length between second and third. Tranquil was fourth end Solitude last. Time, 1.12. Malwa was favourite. ZEALANDIA HANDICAP of lOOsors, 4 furlongs. R. Tannon ch m Miss Winnie, aged, by Leolantis — Winnie, 8.13 (P. Brady) 1 C. Winder's b g Hlkuai, nged, 8.5 (Whittaker) 2 E. W. Alison’s b m Elegance, 4yrs, 7.3 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Lothair 7.12, Fremantle 7.6, Arlstos 7.4, Captain Soult 7.0, Muskewai 6.12, and Alma Rose 6.12. The barrier lifted to an uneven start, the field leaving in straggling order, while Alma Rose whipped round and. galloped off the wrong way of the course, but a collision with the other horses was averted by her rider puling her on the sand track.l Hikuai was first out. followed by Miss Winnie and Freemantie. These comprised the leading division as they crossed the top stretch and turned for home. At the distance, Hikuai still had charge, but a little further on Miss Winnie came with a strong run, and gradually wearing down the leader, won by a neck, with Elegance, which was badly placed in the early stages, a short distance away third. Arlstos was fourth and Lothair last. Time 51s. Miss Winnie was favourite. The commissioners selected by the Government to go into the question of the reduction of race days, as required under the amendments to the Gaming Act, have given universal satisfaction, and it is generally recognised that the appointments have been given a lot of consideration. When the new clause was inserted there was a feeling of unrest amongst racing men, and the feeling was prevalent that a lot of friction would result. The personnel of the commission will remove this, and it is needless to say that the gentlemen appointed can be relied upon to do their duties in the best interests of racing. Amongst experts it has long been recognised that there was a large number of meetings which could well be done away with, for there was no -disguising the fact that numbers of them were nothing but leather flapping meetings, got up principally for the benefit of certain tradesmen of the town in which they were held. The task before the commissioners is anything but an easy one, for there is bound to be. a lot of wire pulling attempted. However, there is very little likelihood of any of those appointed being influenced, and racing men can confidently expect each case to be decided on its merits, and in the best interests of the sport. TAKAPUNA UUP of 409sovs. One mile 3i furlongs. J. Roulston’s br m Soultoria, 4yrs, by Soult —Pretoria, 7.7 (Deeley) 1 Te Hikaka’s b g Tanekaha, 6yrs, 7.11 (R. W. Brown) 2 W. C. Ring’s b c Domino, 3yrs, 8.6 (S. Brown) 3 Also started: Uranium 9.0, Sir Artegal 8.6, Master Theory 7.8, Waiotahi 7.1, Explosive 7.1, Bully 7.1, Flying Soult 6.13. W’hen the tapes flew up Explosive hung and lost a lot of ground, the others getting away on fairly even terms. Domino w<ts first to single himself out, and when they settled to their work, was showing the way to Sir Artegal, and then followed in Indian file, Tanekaha, Waiotahi, Uranium, Soultoria, Flying Soult, Bully, Explosive, and Master Theory. Passing the stand Domino had a slight advantage of Sir Anegal and Tanekaha, which were together, and then came Waiotahi, Uranium and Soultoria. Going along the back Tanekaha ran past Domino, while Soulttwia could be seen improving her position. Tanekaha piloted the field across the top stretch, where Domino was still second, Soultoria running up third, with Sir Artegal, Waiotahi, Uranium following in order. Tanekaha still had charge as they turned for home, but when fairly in a line for the post Deeley brought Soultoria along with a well-sustained run, and quickly settling the leader, won comfortably by three parts of a length. Domino was a quarter of a length away third, sind then came Waiotahi, Uranium, Sir Artegal, Flying Soult, Master Theory, and Bully, with Explosive a bad last. Time 2.28 4-5. Soultoria was favourite. FERRY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five and a-half furlongs. Waite Bros.’ tor m Parawai, fiyrs, by Blue Foss Bros’, br c Master Jack, 3yrs, 7.8 (S. Brown) 2 11. C. Tonka’ to g Bogey, 4yrs, 7.8 Also started: Mary Ann 8.6, Presently 7.13, Sphinx 7.8, Miss Walriki 7.8. Sphinx was quickest to begin, followed toy Bogey, Parawai, and Miss Walriki, but when a furlong was covered, Parawai had a slight advantage of Bogey, with Miss Wairiki next, necks only separating the trio, and then came Sphinx and Mary Ann. Crossing the top stretch Parawai -drew out and turned for home a length clear of Bogey, with Miss Watrlki next, just clear of Mary Ann and Sphinx. In the run to the post Master Jack got through •text the rails, and finished fast from a long way back. He just failed to get up, and Parawai won a good race by a neck. Bogey was a head away third, and then came Sphinx and Mary Ann. Time, 1.11. Mary Anu was favourite. OBEWA HANDICAP HURDLRS of 100 sovs, 11 miles. A. E- Watkin’s ch g Don Quex, aged, Ry Cardigan—Jessamine, P. 9 (McFiinn) 1 J. Roulstro’n br < Delegate, aged, 10.9 (Julian} 2 Geo. Arthur’s b m Rbyal Day, Oyrs, 9.4 (Speakman.) • Kamp 0.6, Alaa started*

Don Quex was quickest to begin, foL lowed by Dolagate, Royal Dny, aa« W This was tbs -order passing the stand. The second time past the stand Don Quex had I slight advantage of Delegate, the pair Mng by themselves, and the rest hopelessly beaten. Delegate san up to Don Quex going out of the straight, but atumhled and lost several lengths, while be also got into trouble going along the back. At the last fence Don Qnex still had command, and holding his own in the concluding stages won by a length, the others being nearly a furlong away. Time 3.21. Delegate was favourite. FIRST PONY RACE ef 75sovs. Five and . furlongs. Mr. A. Sadler’s b m Peggy Pryde, Byrs, by St. Peter —Gaiety Girl, 8.10 (Whitaker) 1 Mr. S. Pitt’s b g Red Lupin, 4yrs, 9.12 (Deeley) 2 Mr. W. C. Ring’s br g Mighty Atom, aged, 8.10 (P. Brady) 8 Also started: Mistime 8.10, Blue Vale 7.2, Miss Stella 7.1, Seatonella 0.13, Kuratau 6.9, Caedmon 6.9. Wnen the barrier llrteu cueumon was left altogether, and took no part in the race.. Miss Stella lost a let of ground. Mighty Atom was first out, followed by Peggy Pryde, Red Lupin, and Mistime, with Seatonella and Blue Vale next. These positions were unaltered as they raced along the back and turned for home. When the struggle commenced, Peggy Pryde headed Mighty Atom, while Red Lupin challenged, and a desperate finish was witnessed, Peggy Pryde getting the verdict by half-a-head. Mighty Atom was half a length away third. Then came Mistime, Kuratau, and Miss Stella. Time, 1.10 3-5. Ked Lupin was favourite. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, 5i furlongs. Mr W. C. Ring’s b h Wauehope, 6yrs, by Freedom — Black Watch, 9.0 (Whitaker) . 1 Mr E W. Alison’s b m Elegance, 4yrs, 0.10 (T. Biown) . 2 Mr W. Dowson’s b m Jena, syrs, 7.0 (R. E. Brown) ... 3 Also started: Tattoo 8.13, Miss Winnie 8.3, Aristos 6.11. When the barrier lifted, Wauehope shot out, and soon had a couple of lengths advantage of Oristos Tattoo, and Jena (which were together), while Elegance was slow to move. Striding along freely, Wauehope easily maintained his advantage, and showed the way across the top, where Elegance had run into second position. Wauehope turned for home with his lead unaltered, and never left the issue in doubt, winning easily by three lengths from Elegance, with Jena half a length away third, just in front of Aristos, Miss Winnie, and Tattoo, which were in a heap. Time 1.9. Wauehope was favourite. SECOND DAY. The second day’s racing in connection with the Takapuna Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting took place on Saturday, in fine weather, and with a large attendance. The fields for the most part were small, but the racing was interesting, and no less than six first favourites were beaten. •Results are as follow’: — MOANA HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. Foss Bros.’ br c Master Jack, 3yrs, by Soult—Gladys May, 8.3 (Whittaker) .. 1 i\ Barr’s ch g Lloyds, 6yrs, 7.13 (C. Brown) 2 It. C. Wallace's br f Tipua, 3yrs, 7.13 (Buchanan) 3 All started. Master Sly gave some trouble at the post, and when the barrier lifted lost several lengths, the others getting away in line. Master Jack was quickest to -begin, and led past the stand, followed by Miss Ada, Wee Olga, ’Tipua, and Lloyds. ‘Racing along the back, Master Jack, Miss Ada, and Wee Olga were in close company, then came Lloyds and Tipua. (Master Jack had drawn out again crossing the top stretch, and was first to turn for home. In the run to the post Lloyds and Tipua challenged, but could not reach Master Jack, which won by half-a-length from Lloyds, which was a head in front of Tipu-f*. Wop Okra was fourth and Master Sly last. Time, 1.31. Tipwa was favourite. SUBURBAN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance five furlongs and a-half. T. Cunningham’s b g Captain Soult, 4 years, Soult—Mercia, 6.9 (Morris) .... 1 K. Heaton’s br m Lady Frances, aged, 7.7 (Jennings) 2 C. W. Millan's blk g Aristos, 5 years, 6.10 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: Hohungatahl <8.13, Lothair 7.1, and Freemantle 6.12. When they settled down Hohungatahl was in the lead, followed by Freemantle, after which came Captain Soult and Aristos, with Lady Frances and Lothair last. Hohungatahl plloteld the field along the back, and across the top, and was first to turn for home, with Captain Soult on his quarter, aud Aristos and Lady Frances next. At the distance Captain Soult headed HoIhungatabl. and stalling off a strong challenge by Lady Frances and Aristos, won by half a length, with a neck between second and third. Hohungatahl was fourth, aud Lothair last. Time, 1.10 2-ss. Hohungatahl was favourite. HANDICAP MAIDEN HURDLES of 100 so vs., 1) miles. Mr. T. Stanley’s b g Master William. 6yrs, by St. Paul—Flageolet mare, Ost (Deerey) . ..<• 1 Mr. G. Bing’s b g Seldom, aged, 9.9 (J nllau) .. 2 Mr F. B. Rosa* b g Sabine, aped, 9.4 (Mulcahy) .............. 8 Also started: Royal Day 9.13, Ha hr aka ? LX Bonnie Jean 9.7, Wairirhe 9.4, Arcadia Powerful 90,

When the, came to the ftret teoce Heater William aud Satina were In the lead, followed by Arcadia, Katwaka, and Powerful, with Seldom at the head of the othere. There wa» little between Sabine and Maa ter WHllam aa they Jumped the fence in the straight, where Royal Day fell. The pair showed the way past the stand followed by Seldom. Then came Arcadia, Walrnhe, and Powerful. Going along the back, Master William shook off Sabine, while Seldom ran up second, and, with the last two fences down, the pair cleared out from the field, and had the race to themselves. Master William eventually winning by three parts of a length. Sabine was 100 yards away third. Then came Bonnie dean and Kalwaka. Time, 3m. Seldom was favourite. TAKAPUNA J.C. HANDICAP of 200SOVB. Distance, one mile and a quaiter. W. C. Ring’s b c Domino, 3yrs, by Freedom — Modesty, 8.7 (Buchanan) 1 A. Alley’s ch m Waiotahi, Oyrs, 6,12 (Conquest) 2 T. Hikaka’s b g Tanckaha, 6yrs, 8.2 (Whitaker) 3 Also started: Uranium 8.13, Tattoo 8.7, and Flying Soult 6.10. When the barrier lifted, Flying Soult whipped round and lost a lot of ground, Douiluo being first to uidve, and when they settled down, was showing the way to Tauekaba. with Uranium, Waiotahi, aud Tattoo following iu ti at order, aud Flying Soult a long way last. These positions were unchanged as they raced past the stand and went out of the stiaigbt. Going along the back, Tauekalia ran into the lead, with Waiotahi on his quarter, Domino dropping back. These composed the leading division as they crossed the top stretch, with Urainlum at the head of the others. Turning for home, there was little between Tanekaha and Waiotahi, and the pair were disputing the issue, when Buchanan brought Domino along with a strong run, and getting the best of the final struggle, won IA half a length from Waiotahi, which beat Tanckaha a. neck for second honours. Flying Soult was fourth and Uranium last. Time 2.11 3-5. Tanckaha was favourite. SECOND PONY HANDICAP of SOsovs. Distance, four furlongs. g. Pitt’s br g Red Lupin, 4yrs (Lupin —Porangi), 16.4 (Deeley) 1 W. C. Ring’s br g Mighty Atom, aged, 9.1 (P. Brady) 2 A. Sadler’s b m Peggy Pryde, syrs, 9.7 (Whitaker) 3 Also started: Caedmon 6.12. Caedman was slow to move; the other trio, getting away on even terms, raced in line for half a furlong, when Mighty Atom showed out, and led across the top stretch, followed by Ked Lupin and Peggy Pryde, with Caedmon last. Mighty Atom still had charge when they turned lor home, but at the distance Red Lupin put in his claim and, after an interesting struggle, won by half a length. I’eggy Pryde was a length and a-half away third. Time 525. Mighty Atom was favourite. HOBSON HANDICAP lOOsovs, 5) furlongs. Mr W Lang’s br f Tranquil, 2yrs, by Hierarch -Peace, 8.2 (Buehanau) 1 Mr. J. H. Walters’ ch g Goldsize, 2yrs, 6.11 (Conquest) - 2 Mr. G. M. Currie’s br f Condamine, 2yrs, 8.0 (Deeley) ••.•••••• 8 Also started: Master Dix 6.12. Tranquil and Condainlne were quickest to begin, aud when they settled down Master Dix was the nearest attendant. Tranquil showed the way along the back and across the top, where the positions of the others had undergone some change, Goldsize being next, while Master Dix was last. At the distance Tranquil was going easy, and, finishing strongly, won nicely by a length and a-half, Condamine half « length away third. Time, 1.11 4-5. Condamine was favourite. RANGITOTO HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, five furlongs and a-half. IL T. Tonks’ b g Bogey, 4yrs (Rambler —Hippocampus mare), 7.10 (Deeiey).. 1 G Bettiey s ch m Miss Livonia, ftyrs, 8.2 (Roach) ••••• 2 Foss Brothers’ br c Master Jack, 3yrs, 8.1 (F. Brown) 3 Also started: Report 8.2, Dancing Paul 7.5, Miss Wairikl 7.5, Camtree 7.5, Sir Waiter 7.5, and Misere Ouvert 7.5. Won by a neck. Time. 1.11. Miss Livonia and Countree were first to move, and when they settled down the latter was in front, and showed the way along the back, followed by Miss Livonia, and then came Bogey and Miss Wairikl together with Str Waiter and Master Jack next. Miss Livonia headed Conntree, crossing the top stretch, and was first to turn for home, with Bogey lying second, while Master Jack Improved his position. In the run home, Boney challenged, and gradually wearing down' the. leader, won by a neck. Master Jack was half a length away third, ami then came Miss Wairikl and Report. Time, 1.11. Bogey was favourite. Misere Ouvert bolted once round before the start. ANiNIVEKSARY HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven furlongs. T. A. Williams s ch g Sir Artegnl. ayrs, by Stepniak—Britomart, Sst. 71b. (A. Whittaker) c,"’V,:* 1 J. J. Craig's b m Sea Elf, 4yrs, Bst. 11b. (Ryan) — S. Ranlbrey’s b m Mistime, aged, 6s t. 91b. (Morris) ••• *• ••••• • • • • 3 Also started: Wauehope 9.9, Miss Minnie 8.2, Zinnia 8.0, Solns 7.8, Jena 7.3, Scotch 6.11, Tftka 67. Miss Winnie was the quickest on her feet, find. Joined by Wauehope, the pair raced in company past the stand, followed by Jena, Kir Artegab Solns ami Sen Elf. Going along the back. Miss Winnie and Wauehope tool drawn Out four lengths clear of the field, which was headed by Kir Artegal with Sea Elf next. Kir ArtegaT hnd decreased the gap sew rating him from the leaders, when the home lorn was reached, and shooting to the front at the distance, stalled off a late run bv Ren Elf and Mistime, and won by half a length, with Mistime a neck away third. Time, K». Ot Artegal was favourite.

CONCLUDING DAY. The Takapusa Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting was brought to a e’eae on Saturday. Thore was a very good attendance, the weather being fine. The proceedings were somewhat quieter than usual, owing to the absence of “the roar of the ring.” Speculation on the totaltsator naturally was heavier than usual. WAIWERA HANDICAP HURDLES of 100 soys. One mile and three-quarters. J. Roulston's br g Delegate, aged, by Phoebus Apollo—Pretoria, 11.0 (Julian) 1 A. E. Watkins’ ch g Don Quex, aged, by Cardigan—Jessamine, 10.9 (Me* Flynn) 2 G. Cremers b g Bully, aged, by Freedom—Natator mare, 9.6 (Deerey) .. 3 Also started: Royal Day 9.3» Seldom 9.2, Miss Exploaiou 9.0, Romp 9.0, Bonnie Jean 9.0. brom an even start Don Quex, Delegate, and Bully were quickest to the front, and they took the first fence in that order. Going past the stand the first time, Don Quex bad a length lead from Bully and Romp, which were just in front of Miss Explosion and Delegate, while Bonnie Jean was whipping in the field. As they raced along the back Don Quex was a length in front of Bully and Miss Explosion, with Delegate close up. At the top stretch there was little change, excepting that Miss Explosion was running in third place. Coming past the stand a second time, Don Quex and Bully took the hurdle together, and a length behind was Seldom, Delegate and Miss Explosion, in that order. Racing along the back the field closed up somewhat, and Bully rapped badly tn taking the hnrdle. Across the top stretch Don Quex still had a length lead on the field- but Delegate was Improved his position, and was racing close turn was reached was on the Cardigan gelding's quarters. They jumped the last hurdle together, and Delegate then camo away, and although Don Quex made a game effort In the run home, Delegate, finishing strongly, ultimately won by a length. Bully was a length away, third, Seldom fourth, Miss Explosion fifth. Romp sixth, Royal Day seventh, and Bonnie Jean last. Time, 1.19 3-3. Delegate was favourite. BOROUGH HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Four furlongs. W. J. Rarleyman’s b m Miss Advance, 6 years, Advance—Couriere, 6.13 (Conquest) 1 C. Winder’s b g Ilikuai, aged, 8.5 (R. W. Brown) 2 XV. C. Ring’s b g Hohungatahl, 9.2 (Whittaker) 3 Also started : Arawa 6.11, Spectre 6.11, Alma Rose (kll, Mnskewal 6.10. Hohungatahl jumped off before the tape was clear, and got badly caught. The first to show out from ar, otherwise excellent start was Hlkuaf, which was followed by Miss Advance, with Ilohungatahi at the head of the others, Spectre being last. Racing along the back, the field was well together, but at the fop stretch Hohungatahi had so far improved his position as to be abreast in turn with Hikual, the pair having a clear lead of two lengths on the others, which were headed by Mnskewal and Miss Advance. ft looked as though the pair would fight out the finish between them, but at the turn for home the leaders short out wide, and Miss Advance, coming in on the rails, threw out a strong challenge. Responding gamely when Conquest called upon her, the Advance mare gradually decreased the lead, and ventualiy won a great race by half a length. Only half a neck separated the second and third. Mnskewal was fourth. Then followed Arawa, Spectre and Alma Rose, in that order. Time, 51 3-SS. Hohungatahl was favourite. SUMMER HANDICAP, of ISOsovs. One mile. W. Campton’s b g Flying Soult, Syrs, by Soult—Botfly, 6.9 CL. Morris) 1 J. McNlcol’s ch g Tattoo, 6yrs, 8.3 (»R. W. Brown) 2 A. Alley’s ch m W’a-iotahi, 6yrs, 7.6 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Uranium 8.8, Sea Elf 8.5, Solus 7.3. From a beautffnl start. It was impossible to distinguish any particular horse until the straight was reehed the first time, the field, being iu absolutely even line. Then Tattoo, on the rails, showed out with a slight head. As they passed tfre stand Tattoo ard Uranium were together, while a length away Flying Soult, Sea Elf, Waiotahi and Solus raced in an unbroken line. Going ent of the straight, Sea Elf ran into third place. At the back Tattoo and Uranium were still the pilots, having a two Icnctlis lead of Sea Elf, Flying Soult, Waiotahi and Solus, which were running in that order. When the top stretch was reached. Tattoo had half a length lead of Uranium, and Flying Soult had run Into third position. As they turned into the straight Flying Soult came with a great run on th outside, and won comfortably l>y two and a half lengths, less than half t neck separating the second and third horses. Sc* Elf was fourth. Uranium fifth, and Solus last. Waiotahi finished lame. Time 1.42 1-3. Tattoo was favourite. Mr. Campton, owner of Flying Soult, winch won the Rummer Handicap this afternoon at Takapuna, has purchased the pony Pftirawaatw for 30 guineas. THIRD I’ONY HANDICAP of 75sovs., distance, five furlongs. M. Jones’ b m M!»a Setlla, syrs, by Freedom--Stells, 7.0. (Conquest) 1 S. Saulbrey’s b m Mistime, aged, 8.8 (Lindsay) 2 S. Pitt’s br g Red Lupin, 4yrs, 10.13 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Blue Vale 7.1. Reatonelln 6.13, T/ord Menaebikoff 6.9, Kuratau 6.9, and Caedmon 6.9, Mr. O’Connor got the field away on even terms M’-m Rtelln wns the fiist to show out, and going along the bn< k Increased her lead to two length*, while Lord Menschlkoff aud Blue Vale were at head of the oth-

ers. When the top stretch was reached Mias Stella had a lead tnre<- . . xun>, MicUioe and Red Lupin being her ueaiost attendant. In the run to the peat, the Uaue was never In doubt, the daughter of Freedom winning easily by two lengths. Mistime was second, and Red Lupin a neck away third. Kuratau was fourth; then folio' »d Caedmon. Blue Vale, Seatonel a, and Lord Mensehtkoff tn that order. Time, 1.11. Red Lupin wan favourite. PONUI HANDICAP of lOOsovs., distance seven furlongs. C. Dawson's ch in Sphinx. 5 years, Bluejacket— Hour!, 7.4 (Whittaker) ........ 1 T. Barr'is g Lloyds, 6 years, 8.1 (C. Brown) 2 Foss Brothers’ br c Master Jack, 3 years, 9.0 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Miss Ada 8.9, Mary Ann 8.4, Wee Olga 8.4, Tipua 7.13, Hamadryad 7.6» Master Sly 7.4, and La Reina 7.4. Sphinx was first to break the line, fol. lowed by Master Jack, and Wee Olga, with Master Sly last. Passing the stand, Sphh.x had half-a-length lend, and was followed by Wee Olga, Lloyd, Miss Ada, Mary Ann, llemadryad. La Reina, Tipua, and Master Sly, In that order. Racing along the back, they were strung out In line, very much in the order above-named. As they crossed the top stretch, Sphinx had a clear length lead, and Lloyds had greatly improved his position. Sphinx was first round the turn for home, and wns chalonged by Lloyds and Master Jack, but the Bluejacket mare had no trouble In stalling off all opposition, winning by two lengths. Lloyds bent Master Jack by three-quarters of a length for second place. Wee Olga was fourth, Reina fifth, MlsS Ada sixth Mary Ann seventh. Hamadryad eighth, Master Sly and Tipua laat. Time, I. 3-5. Master Jack was favourite. MARINE HANDICAP of lOOsovs., four furlongs. C. Dawson’s ch g Glad Tidings, 2 years, Gladstone—-St. Mary, 7.10 (Whittaker) J J. H. Walter's ch g Goldsize, 2 years, 7.10 (Dooley) 2 Wm. Handley's br c Worcester, Soult — Merry’ Maid (Conquest) 3 Alsto started: Cloudy Dawn 7.11, Solitudo 7.2, Master Dix 7.1. and Coudamhie 8.5. The field jumped off In splendid line. Cloudy Dawn being the first to come into prominence. As they crossed the top stretch. Glad Tidings ran into the load, and was fololwed oy Solitudo, Worcester, Cloudy Dawn, Master Dix, and Condamine, in that order. Glad Tidings piloted the field round the homo turn, closely followed by Goldalze and Worcester. A great race to the post resulted, the three horses being locked together all the way down the straight. Glad Tidings lasting long enough to win by a short neck, and a neck separated second and third. Condamine came with a great run at the finish, and was half a length away, fourth. Master Dix wns fifth, Solitudo was sixth, and Cloudy Dawn last. Time, 52 1-5. Glad Tidings was favourite. DEVON FORT HANDICAP of KDsovs. Distance, five furlongs and a-half R. Hannon’s ch in Miss Winnie, aged, Leolantis—Winnie. 8.4 (Brady) 1 A. Sadler's b in Peggy Pryde, syrs, 7.5 (Whitaker) 2 T. R. Millet's br g Hyperion, 4yrs, 6.13 (Morris) 3 Also started: Lady Frances 7.11, Captain Soult 7.8, Mighty Atom 7.1, Miss Advance 6.13, Frontino 6.10, and Taka 6.7. Mighty Atom was the first to shoot out of the barrier, while Lady Frances was rather badly left. When they settled down Mighty Atom and Mise Winnie were at the head of the others. Fussing along the back, Miss Winnie was the pilot, her nearest attendants being Mighty Atom, 'Peggy Pryde, and Hyperion. Turning for home, the aged daughter of Leohwtis increased her lead to two clear lengths. In the run to the post Peggy Pryde made a game effort to wear the leader down, und was joined in the chase by Hyperion. Mise Winnie, however, was quite equal to the occasion, and won with a length to spare, a neck separating second and third. Mighty Atom was fourth, Taka fifth, Captain Soult sixth. Miss Advance seventh. Frontino eighth, and Frances last. Time, 1.9 1-5. Mias Winnie was favourite. WELTER HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Distance, one mile. E. W. Alison's b m Elegance, 4yiw, •Seaton Delaval —Antelope, 7.9 (Conquest) 1 W. Gal’s Coromandel, 7.13 (Oliver) .... 2 D. Mornghan's Master Theory, 8.4 (Deeley) 3 Also started: Zinnia 8.6, Caruso 7-9, Pip 7.8, Scotch 7.8, Wenonah 7.8, Miss Livonia 7.8. From an even start Miss Livonia wss first into the lead, but on rounding the entrance into tlie straight the first time she was displaced by Elegance. Passing the stand the order wns Elegmux*, Miss Livonia, Scotch, W|nonah, Zinnia, with Master Theory whipping in the field. Going along the ba°k Elegance had established a two lengths’ lead, where there wns little change In the position of the others with the exception that Coromandel had Improved bls poistlon, and was racing close behind Miss Livonia and Scotch. Turning for home, Elegance still maintained her advantage, although Coromandel, Master Theory, ami Weonah all made an al tempt to got on terms in the run to the post, the Issue was never seriously in doubt, Klega.ie winning by a good half-length. Master Theory was holf-a-lengtb away, third, with Wenonah fourth. Pip fifth, and Miss Liißnie, 1.<4 Pa Ehßlime wus favourite.