Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 6, 7 February 1912, Page 11

Turf Gossip.

By

WHALEBONE.

ANSWERS TO. CORRESPONDENTS. C.T.C., Tharnwi. —The authority you quote in wrong. Elysian, which is by Soult— Dreamland, won the C.J.C. Derby of 1909. There Is every probability of the hurdle horse Black Northern being taken across to Sydney for the A.J.C. Autumn Meeting.

It is stated In the South that Electrakoff •is likely to go into A. Hall’s stable at Wanganui shortly.

A. Morrow is hacking the Takapuna gelding Bremen about again preparatory to starting him again in active work.

The St. Paul gelding Captain Paul has been eased in his work after his exertions at the Takapuna meeting.

A. Julian left for Hawera on Sunday to fufil riding engagements at the Egmont Racing Club’s Autumn meeting.

The hurdle horse Prophet has sprung a curb and has been blistered and is at present enjoying a rest from active work.

Continuance, Sublime and Manuitau were double winners at the recent Gisborne meeting.

The veteran horseman Mark Ryan will be riding at Te Kuiti, where he has a number of engagements to fulfil.

The Spalpeen filly Kaween, which showed promise in the Spring, was seen out under silk at the Takapuna meeting, but ran disappointingly in both her engagements and finished out of a place.

A horse that is likely to earn a winning bracket in the near future is Invader, which just missed winning on two occasions at Takapuna, and in Jiis other venture ran third.

The St. Crispin mare Belle Crispin, formerly owned and trained by R. Hannon, now races in the nomination of Mr. T. Mor-

F. Stenning is handling a rising three-year-old gelding by Air Gun from Arawa, and will shortly take in hand a half-brother by Monoform to the speedy Jack Delaval.

J. Williamson intends taking a team to Te Kuiti for the Te Kuiti Racing Club’s meeting, which take.s place on Thursday, the Sth inst.

The Monoform filly Monoline seems to have a liking for the Takapuna course, ami two out of her three successes have been registered at the North Shore.

The only double winner at the Takapuna meeting was Black Northern, which won both the Orewa and the Waiwera Hurdles. The son of Salvadan has now won four hurdle races on end.

Acceptances' for all events at the Te Kuiti Racing Club’s annual meeting close with the secretary (Mr. A. F. Howarth) to-night at 9 o’clock.

Racing at Gisborne and Riccarton tomorrow, when the opening day’s racing of the Gisborne Racing Club’s Summer Meeting and the C.J.C. Summer Meeting will be held.

Mr. J. Jackson, who purchased the Soult Caller colt at the recent' Waikanae .Yearling sales, informs me that he is putting him under J. O’Neill’s charge at Taranaki.

The Taleri Amateur Turf Club has been disbanded, and the funds in hand, some £B5O are to be distributed amongst the members in proportion to their length of membership. , k

The Menschikoff gelding Moreykoff Ss being tried at the* ‘jumping” game, ’ and on Thursday morning at Ellerslie gave' a promising display for a beginner over the small fences.

The one time crack. Master Soult is still Handing up to his work at Ellerslie, and 1 hough he may see the post again it is almost a certainty that he will never be seen really at his best. j-

The Soult mare Antoinette has had an time of it since the A.R.C. Summer meeting and has built up splendidly. She is now doing steady work again on the tracks at Ellerslie.

F. Loomb left for Gisborne last week witli Sen Pink, which is engaged’ at both the Gisborne and Poverty Bay meetings. Loomb also took down the mare Formidable, which is to be turned out for a spell.

The victory of Gloy in the Takapuna J.C. Handicap was not out of Its turn, ns the of Gluten has not caught the judge’s since he triumphed In the*’Tourist TTanO'cap at the last A.R.C. Autumn meeting. At the conclusion of the recent Treptjiain ’“•‘vflnfc, Mr? R". 'T. Turnbtil( Jhade’a present vl Lafua io ‘J. H. Proaaer, and, in future.

the Meriwee horse will carry the colours of the Porirua owner-trainer.

The statement that Monoline is to be taken across to Sydney is, says Mr W. L. Thomson, news to him. He had some idea of making a trip to Australia last Augirst, Ont since then has not given the matter a thought.

On the first day of the Gisborne meeting, Cora Lakeby gave a lot of trouble at the post for the Railway Hack Handicap, and was sent back to the paddock by the starter. There are one or two horses racing in Auckland that could be similarly treated.

The Auckland horsemen, J. Buchanan, B. Deeley, and A. Whittaker, were all successful at the Gisborne meeting. The former headed the list with four winning rides, B. Deeley had two and A. Whittaker one.

The gelding Bellah which was disposed of by Mr. T. H. Lowry during the A.R.C. Summer meeting, got knocked about a bit on the journey from Auckland to Riccarton, ahd as a consequence is out of commission for a time.

Before Ilunakaka was shipped to Gisborne his owner was confident that the son of Powerful would run well in his engagements, but he appears to have cut up badly and two unplaced performances were debited to him.

An addition to W. Sharp’s team Is a three-year-old gelding by Bluelight from Flirt, which looks a likely looking sort. The Royal Oak trainer will take a team to To Kuiti for the Te Kuiti meeting.

The New Zealand-bred horses, Julia B. (Soult—Roxana) and Yalobia (Obligado— Miss Simon) were among the winners at the Helena Vale (W.A.) meeting on January 13. The first named also scored at Perth a week later.

The Soult horse Master Jack seems to have turned dirty at the post and has now been left twice out of his last three starts. On Monday he had the services of B. Deeley, but it made no difference, for he refused to leave when the tapes lifted.

After his experience last May, R. Barlow has evidently made up his mind to cut the Egmont Racing Club off his list, for he has not nominated any of his team for the meeting, nor, it is stated, will he do any riding at the fixture.

Miss Jewel was a very strong order for the Maiden Scurry on the opening day, starting at odds on. but could only manage to run second. Later in the day she won the Railway Handicap, defeating a better field, returning a double figure dividend.

The Soult gelding Spectre ran disappolntin his displays at the recent Takapuna meeting, and his performances were hardly of the sort to tempt his connections to scud him to Wanganui. On his track form Spectre should have done much better.

The Seaton Delavel gelding Sea Pink was produced on the second day of the Gisborne meeting, but the best he could do was to run second to Compliment in the Taruheru Handicap. Sea Fink was sent out a strong odds on favourite.

The only lot purchased for the Auckland district at the Ellerslie dispersal sale was the brood mare Castellina (imp.), by St. Angelo—Mutlna. w’ith colt foal by Charlemange JI. and in foal to Downshire, which was secured by Mr. F. Potts, Waikato, for ISOgns.

The defunct Soult heads the list of winning sires at the recent Takapuna meeting, three races falling to bis descendants. Salvadan and Seaton Delaval had two each, ami Lupin, Wairiki, Spalpeen, Freedom, Monaco, St. Peter, Gluten, Monuform, and Rambler one each. The Soult mare Lucille was sore after her exertions on the opening day of the Takapuna meeting, and was unable to start on the second day. Captain Soult was in a similar plight, and with Matarere pulling up sore after the Maiden Hurdles, Mr Cunningham is having a bad run. One of the worst horses seen at the barrier for some time in Auckland is Mlru, a •two-vear-old filly by Heta—Arena; Mlru delaved the start in the. Hobson Handicap on the second day of the Takapuna meeting, and then absolutely refused to move when the barrier went up, and was left altogether. Due of the finest-looking youngsters seen out this season la Potoa, which is by Monoform—Black Watch, and is owned by Mr W. C. Ring. Potoa ran very green in two raves, but when he gets a bit of experience will probably make a different showing, and It would occasion no surprise were lie to turn out something out of the ordinary. Royal Irish, which ran second in the Ferry Handicap on the opening day of the Takapuna meeting, was only operated on laijt November. Royal Irish is a halfbrother by Soult to the old ’chaser Irish, ami Ills showing causgd a few Inquiries as to whether he was for sale or I not.' but nn offer of 150 guinea* did not lead to business.

The Salvadan gelding Black Northern is to fulfil his engagements at the Egmont meeting .next week and Mr Mackenzie left with him on Sunday by the Rarawa. Mr Mackenzie has also decided on the trip to Sydney and will leave early in March, taking with him Black Northern and the yearling by Soult—Lady Hester.

The Te Kuiti Racing Huh hold their first totalizator meeting on Thursday next, the Sth inst. The acceptances received for the various events are equal to Metropolitan standard and the gathering should be in every way worthy of the occasion. As the trains are suitable there will probably be a large attendance of Aucklanders at the meeting.

It is really time four furlong flutters for horses were abolished from clubs’ programmes, for it is really hard to see what benefit they are to the game. If a horse cannot stay further than half a mile be should be relegated to the cab ranks, and *t t 0 be h °P etl that authorities will abolish such races, ami allow' nothing under five furlongs, which is short enough in all conscience.

Probably had it been generally known that Maheno had fallen on the road while being brought in from Ellerslie to be shipped to the North Shore, the daughter of Soult would not have met with the solid support she did. When lhe mare rattled off her preliminary she hit out freely, and rhe fall may not have affected her; but in the race she ran very disappointingly, and eventually finished last.

Since going into J. Rae’s charge Soult mare La Reina his improved out of all knowledge, ami on the opening day of the Takapuna meeting put up two splendid races but was unfortunate to be just beaten on each occasion. On the second day La Reina met with a lot of- support for the T.J.C.' Handicap, but ran somewhat disappointingly.

The Soult horse Master Theory made a successful debut over the small fences at Takapuna pn Saturday, when lie succeeded in winning the Hauraki Hurdles in easy style. He was saddled up again later In the afternoon to contest the Orewa Hurdles, but had to be content with second honours. Owing to receiving slight injuries while being taken home on the Saturday after the races, Master Theory was not seen out on the second day of the gathering.

Mr E. J. Watt experienced a stroke of hard luck last week, one of his recent purchases at the sale of fhe Waikanae yearlings, the colt by Achilles out of Marseillaise, dying. The youngster only arrived at Hastings on Friday night. By a peculiar coincidence the two-year-old filly Massilia, also from Marseillaise, died within a few hours of the colt. Inflammation caused t-he death of the filly, but it is not yet known what was. wrong with the colt.

The victory of Soultoria in the Takapuna Cup was undoubtedly due to the superior

staying ability of the daughter of Soult, which met a field of umloubted non stayers. This was very noticeable \wbeu it came to the last furlong, for the bulk of the field were almost walking, and. when buultorla. come on the scene her task was a fairlv easy one. At a mile and a-quarter Soultoria would have had no chance as rhe race was run, but the extra ground stood to her, and brought the field to within striking distance.

F. MvMuneinin was the successful trainer at the Takapuna meeting, turning out two winners, while D. Bannatyne, Mantle, D. Moraghan, W. G. Irwin. F. Loomb, E. Pope, H. Barr. T. A. Williams, 11. French, and B. Winder had one each. Amongst the amateurs Mr H. It. Mackenzie had two winners, and Messrs W. C. Ring and 11. Tonkfi one each. H. Gray and B. Deeley each rode three winners, <?. Brown and A. Cowan two, and Bonnett. Ayree, V. Coleman, Stockley, J. Conquest, and A. Whittaker one each.

Prior to leaving the saddling paddock to contest the Rangitoto Handicap at Takapuna on Monday, Watch <’hain lashed out and caught his trainer, Geo. Absolom, ou< the arm, but fortunately, although he was knocked down, he did not get the full force of the kick, and no bones, were broken. Watch Chain was also in the wars himself, Tor while being brought into the birdcage he struck the side of the gate, smashing the beading on the gate and knocking a bit of skin off bis hip. In the race for which he was sent out favourite the son of Cuirassier was never prominent, and another disappointing performance lias to be recorded against him. ' The summer meeting of lhe Takapuna Jockey Club, which concluded the racing at the North Shore for the present season, •was. a most successful ope, and the duh should come out well on the right side of the ledger. The club is most popular with race-goers, and as it is easy of access,, they are always favoured with large attendances. The executive are well aware of the disadvantage under which they labour as regards the length of the course, but this Is to be soon overcome, and when the trade is enlarged to a mile the,. <lqb will, take rank with the leading clubs of the Doml» uion. ' j From an outsider’s point of view it lopke . as if the Takapuna Jockey Club would come out with a substantial profit over their summer meeting, but from what can be gathered, the reverse will be the ease and a slight loss will probably result. From a rough estimate it is reckoned that the Government tax over the gathering will amount to something like £l2OO, which, of course, accounts for the difference between a profit and a loss. Racing Clubs arc certainly carrying a heavy burden, and it will be interesting to see how long some of them can struggle under the Government’s demands.

A large gathering of sporting mon weiW present at the Occidental Hotel on Friday, afternoon, when Mr. A. Johnston, who is retiring from the proprietorship of the

bold, wax presented with an illuminated address as a token of the esteem in which bo Is held by his many friends and patrons. •Mr. A. E. Glover. M.i’., made the presentation and In doing so referred briefly to Mr. Johnston's popularity, his remarks being indorsed by Messrs. H. 11. Hayr, 11. Wyuyard. C. Philpott, F. D. Yonge, E. J. Rae, B. Rogers. W. Ryan. W. Gray. T. Markwick. G. Ryde and others, Mr. Johnston responding. A number of other toasts were honoured, and altogether a pleasant afternoon was spent.

The dispersal sale of the Ellerslie Stud can be described as a successful one, for although there were undoubtedly a number of bargains, still with the restrictive racing legislation at present In force, oamers do mot appear to be very keen to add to their fetock. The sale, however, was made by the Australians who were not afraid to nod their heads when anything was in the ring that took their fancy, ami they secured most of the choice lots. Mr. Sol Green bought the mares Ingoda, Watershoot, Ronnetta, Zemlin with colt foal by Bezonian, Kora, I’e-t-uria, which cost him just 4000gns, while other big Australian buyers were Messrs. Thompson, Rouse Bros., Harvey Patterson, E. K. Clark and I*. Reynolds. The four stallions offered, Charlemange 11.. Downch ire. Varco and Vasco were all secured ■for Australia.

The Sabretache gelding Continuance Is evidently racing at the top of her form at present, and although the opposition he met was not of the strongest, Mr. Chadwick set him a severe task, and his performance in lumping 13st 101 b. and running the mile and three-quarters in 3.17 will go down as one of the best on record in the Dominion.

The Midsummer meeting of the Canterbury .Jockey Club seems a mongrel sort of a gathering as compared to the club's other 'fixtures, and it seems to be little short of a miracle that the Racing Commission did not intefere with it. It is interesting to compare the investments of the opening day as compared with the Takapuna Club, a club the Commission did their best to kill. At Ricca r ton the amount handled was £7107 while at Takapuna £18.945 was passed through the machines, which will probably be more than that handled on both days of the Southern fixture which concludes to-day.

When the New Zealand Racing Conference raised the minimum weight for starting a handicap to Ost it was a wise move, but from the present trend of affairs it would appear that they will have to go a fetep further and lift the minimum weight of 6st 71b at least 71b. Of late it seems the fashion amongst, handicappers to frame their weights on the lowest scale possible, with the result that owners have either to put up overweight or else inexperienced boys. A case in point was the Takapuna Handicap on Monday, in which 10 out of the 12 starters had under 7.3. one 7.8, and the top weight. Electrakoff, 8.12, and of these no less than seven had to carry overweight. .Right through the meeting the handicaps W’ere on a low scale, and overweights had to be put up in practically every race. Notable exceptions were In the Handicap Malden I’late and Ferry Handicap, and if Hie weights can bo kept up in these events, why cannot they be kept up In others? The argument of course can be advanced that the difference in the class is wider, but why are the weights not started higher? Under the present system, horses of the calibre of St. Paul or Nonette, to quote two local cracks, would probably keep ou winning whenever they were wanted, and k is a pity there is not such a horse out now to show up the absurdity of the low scale of weighting at present In vogue. WAIRARAPA NOTES.

The form displayed by Wairarapa horses at the Treatham meeting was certainly disappointing. Full Rate rau the best race he has for some time past in the City Handicap, but could only second place. Bally Shannon ran into second position in the Selling I’late. Slnapts ran two seconds and Longstop finished once in a bimilar place.

The Tauherenikau-trained horse Splash will be among the starters in the Taranaki Cup.

The Wairarapa horse Happy New Year won three races at the Wairoa Racing Club's meeting last week.

Mr M. T. McGrath, formerly a wellknown Masterton trainer, who now has etables at Caulfield, near Melbourne, and who has been on ft visit to the Wairarapa, left on Friday last for Melbourne. Mr McGrath Is taking back with him the four-year-old Puaka (St. Ambrose—Neroli) and the pony Palsettia (Pallas—Poinsettia) The ex Mnstertonian is getting together a’good Btring nt Caulfield.

Messrs W. E. Bidwill (Rototawai) and ri. Hodge (Gladstone) were buyers at the annual sale of Waikanae yearlings, a Couple of lots being purchased by each iWairarapn sportsman. Mr Bidwill secured a chestnut filly by Achilles — ('hnlnway ibalf sister to Polymorphous) at 210 gos. and . ihestnut filly, half sister to Diabolo by lAchllles—Tortulla, nt ITOgns. The former Irt a very shapely filly, and is adjudged l>v many Critics to be the best of this year’s ■Waikanae draft. Mr Hodge purchased a bay filly by Martian Faux Pas (sister to Vladimir) for 70gns, and a bay colt by Achilles —Belllcent (dam of Idyll, Isolt, amt I.ady T.yonolrs) for 85cnx. Not n single horse got on the winning list nt Hie WeUHfctou meeting —something unusual, for fc.Mallp or two generally finds it way Wali-irapawards. This goes to Hint Wairarapa to-day not possess (he class of racer she did Home years ngo, when Bevolntlou. Rebellion, Administrator, Forester, King’s Bowman. Comul, llevokc. The Orator. Vollev Rua (nahanga. Tulittarnt.a. The Spy and many others used to win nit along tlie line. The Maatertou hurdler Gaelic, which has been given a holiday shire Hie last Cnn terbury me’tbir. lias been put Into training again. Wnlly Thompson lias the hurdler Io band.

S. W. Tiitham has Captain iu tip-top form. The gelding won both the hurdle events at the Foxton meeting without much exertion. Captain will probably be among the starters at the Egmont. Taranaki, Wanganui and Napier Park meetings and should add considerably to his winnings this season.

The Wairarapa mare Afterthought did not do as well at Foxton as it was anticipated she would. She is apparently a long W’ay from being in the best of form and it will probably take a good many gallops to place her in the condition to catch, the judge’s eye first.

The ’well-known Carterton sportsman, Mr W. M. Halley, has taken a lease of the Clarendon Hotel, Palmerston North. Mr Halley’s racehorses will still be trained by Nat Williams at Clareville.

First Consul has turned out a failure so far ©n the turf, nnd Nat Williams has sent the Conqueror colt home to his owner, Mr W. D. Watson, of Masterton Xavier w putting in very steady work on the track and will be a competitor in 4he hurdle events nt the Wanganui meeting. ♦ -F -F TAKAPUNA SUMMER MEETING. CONCLUDING DAY. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s summer meeting was concluded on January 29 in beautiful neat her, with a record attendance. The track was in good order. The racing was interesting, and only two first favourites were successful during the afternoon. As on the previous days, the various officials got through their allotted tasks in a satisfactory manner. Speculation during the afternoon was brisk, the staff of Messrs. W. Blomfield and Co. handling the sum of £22,362, which makes a total of £41,307 for the two days, as against £21,172 for the first two days last year, when £776 was received from the pencillers. On the third day last year £17,011 was passed through the machines, making a total of £38,183 for the meeting.

In the opening event Invader was made an odds on favourite in a field of 12, but the best be could do was to run second to ( loudy Dawn, which was allowed to pay a false price. Another good favourite in Matarere was beaten in the Maiden Hurdles, Lloyds, which was second in request, being returned the winner, the favourite pulling up lame. The Suburban Handicap saw Red Lupin made a very strong order, but for the third time in succession the favourite had to be content with second honours, Pe gg.V Pryde defeating him by the narrowest of margins, with another pony in Mahinga third. Backers were all astray in the Takapuna J.C. Handicap, the big event of the day, Gloy, the winner, returning a twofigure dividend. Mahe*io was made favourite with Electrakoff. and La Reina almost as well backed, the only others to meet with anything like decent support being Master' Jack and Joi lie Fille. The favourite cut up very baffly eventually finishing last, but Electrakoff made a bold bid for the stake, beating all but the winner, Gloy. A protest against Gloy was dismissed.

Monoline gave backers of the favourite their first win, the little daughter of Monoform easily beating her 14 opponents in the Hobson Handicap. Watchchain carried a few more pounds than Surplus in the Rangitoto Handicap, with Bogey and Maui Nina also well backed. Bogey made a one-horse race of it, the favourites never getting near the front.

Although only a trio contested the V\ aivvera Hurdles, the race was one of the best of the meeting. Black Northern and Blue Mountain fighting out a stirring battle over the last half mile, the former getting the verdict by a head. The concluding event, the Anniversary Welter, was the best betting race of the meeting, over £4OOO being invested. Tiresome was a strong favourite, but support was also forthcoming for St. Amans, Aristocrat, Admiral Soult, Flying Soult, Zinnia and Ruatangata. St. Amans led practically all the way. lasting long enough to win by half a length from the favourite. MO AN A HANDICAP of 100sov«. Seven furlongs. F. Denny's ch g Cloudy Dawn, 3yn, by Seaton Delavnl—Cloud, 7.5 (H. Gray) j E. Wyld’s h g Invader, Gyrs, 7.13 (Deeley) 2 F. Marshall's ch c Master Dix, 3yrs, 7.5 (Conquest) 3 Also started: Kaween 8.6, I’ukewera 7.13, Tipua 7.13. Relle Crispin 7.11, Maria Regina 7.5, Avalon 7.5, (’nuntree 7.5, Rutter 7.5, St. I.ewio 7.5. Cloudy Dawn gave some trouble nt the post, nnd when the barrier Tftcd it was only to a moderate despatch. Cloudy Dawn was quickest on his feet, nnd showed the way out of the straight, just clear of Master J»lx nnd Countree, after which came Invader. Rutter, mid Piikowora. with Hie rest of the field strung out. Going along the

back Cloudy Dawn and Master Dix were racing in close company, two lengths clear'* of Rutter and Invader, which were together, with I’ukewera at the head of the others. These positions were maintained as they crossed the top and turned for home. At the distance Cloudy Dawn had Master Dix beaten, and looked like winning easily, when Deeley brought Invader along on the outside, and Cloudy Dawn had to be hard ridden to win by a neck. Master Dix was half a length away, third, and then camo Rutter, Belle Crispin, and St. Lewis, the last to finish being Countree. Time, 1.30 4-5. Invader was favourite.

MAIDEN HURDLES of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half and a hundred yards. T. Barr's eh g Lloyds, aged, by Monaco —Zena, 9.4 (V. Coleman) 1 T. Cunningham’s ch g Matarere, Gyrs,

10.0 (Julian) 2 F. Hendon’s gr g Captain Paul, Gyrs, 9.7 (Thompson) 3 Also started: Bon Cyr 9.0, Crispin eer 9.0, Napenape 9.0. •Bon Cyr wa§ quickest to begin from a straggling start, but when the first fence was reached Captain Paul and Crisplneer were racing together in the lead. Bon Cyr, (Lloyds, Napenape, and Matarere following In that order. When they came past the stand Lloyds had run to the front, just clear of Captain Paul, with Matarere and Crispineer together, and Napenape last. Lloyds further increased his advantage going along the back, where. Matarere ran up second, and, easily holding his own in the concluding stage, won comfortably by three lengths from Matarere. which pulled up ft bit sore. Captain Paul was two lengths further back, third, with Bon Cyr fourth and -Crispineer last. Time, 2.57. Matarere was favourite.

SUBURBAN HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Five furlongs and a-half. A. Sadler’s b ni Peggy Pryde, Gyrs, by St. Peter—Gaiety Girl, 6.10 (Deeley).. 1 S. Pitt’s b g Red Lupin, syrs, 8.6 (11. Gray) 2 C. Maxwell’s br m Mahinga, aged, 7.0 (O’Shea) 3

Also started: Mighty Atom 8.4, Ashby 7.2, Necktie 6.9, Lady Betty 6.9, Hyperion 6.8. Hyperion and Peggy Pryde were troublesome at the post, and when they were let go they took the harrier with them, C. Brown, the rider of Ashby, being pulled off his horse, which consequently, took no part in the race. Brown was badly shaken and dazed by his fall. Peggy Pryde was quickest to begin, but Mighty Atoni immediately shot to the front, and showed the way along the back, followed by Peggy Pryde, Lady Betty, Red Lupin, and Hyperion, the last pair being Necktie and Maheno. Turning for home. Mighty Atom still had charge, two lengths clear of Red Lupin and Peggy Pryde, which were together, with the rest of the field close up. At the distance Mighty Atom was clone with, and Red Lupin took charge, but was Immediately challenged by Peggy Pryde and Mahinga. A great race resulted, Peggy Prvde winning by a head, with Mahinga a heck away, third. Necktie was fourth, and Lady Betty last. Time, 1.10 1-5. Red Lupin was favourite.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of 25Osovs. One mile and a-quarter. T H. Barnabv’s b g Gloy. 4yrs, by Gluten—Did, 6.10 (Stockley) 1 E. Price’s b g Electrakoff, syrs, 8.12 (P. <Brady) 2 J. D. Kemp’s b m Jolie Fille. 4yrs, 7.1 Also Started: Maheno 7.8, Blue Garment 7.3, Miss Livonia 7.1, 5 Artegal 7.0, La Reina 7.0, Master Jack 7.0, Spectre 6.9, Sea Pink 6.8. There was a tiresome delay at the post, and when the barrier lifted Master Jack was left altogether, and took no part in the race. Miss Livonia was first out from a somewhat indifferent start, and set out to make the pace, followed by Sir Artegal, Blue Garment, and Jolie Fille. Passing the stand Miss Livonia had two lengths advantage of Jolie Fille, Maheno and Gloy, which were almost in line, just in front of a close bunched lot, of which the colours of Blue Garment, La Reina and Spectre were most prominent, and then came Electrakoff, Sir Artegal and Sea Pink, with Ngapvka last. Miss Livonia was still setting the pace as they raced along the back. Jolie Fille being her nearest attendant,* Electrakoff and Gloy were handy, while the rest of the fie’d was closing up. Turning for homo Jolie Fille, Miss Livonia. Electrakoff and Gloy were in a close bunch, and just behind them were Spectre, Blue Garment, La Reina and Sea Pink. In the run home Gloy came with a rattle, and beating the others for pace, finished up a winner by a length from Electrakoff, with Jolie Fille a neck away third, Sea Pink was fourth. Spectre fifth, and then came La Reina, Ngapuka, Miss Livonia, Sir Artegal and Blue Garment, with Maheno a bad last. Time, 2.10 1-5. Maheno was favourite.

After the race a protest was lodged by the owner of Jolie Fille against the winner on the ground of alleged Interference. After n lengthy hearing the stewards decided that the bumping unintentional, but fined Stockley, the rider of Gloy, £5. HOBSON -HANDICAP. 4 furlongs; 100 sovs. W. L. Thompson’s ch f Monoline, by Monoform—Delania, 2yrs, 8.1 (Deeley) 1 J. Alfred’s ch g Geneva, 2yrs, 6.13 (H. Gray) 2 J. D, Kemp’s br c Prince Merrlwee, 2yrs (Curran) 3 Also storied: Lannaccot 8.4. His Eminence 7.3, Hazelton 7.2, Potoa 7.2, Indulgence 7.1, Semolina 7.0, L:iverna 7.0, Gipsy Martian 7.0, Allworthy 6 12, Manette 6.12, Mini G. 12, Koloa to G. 12. Mini gave a lot of trouble ot the post, repeatedly refusing to face the barrier, nnd when the tape lifted was left altogether. All worthy was the quickest to begin, and, joined by Monolliie. the pair made the running across the bark nnd nlong the top, followed by Genova, Prince MerriwPe nnd ludi’lgcnco. This order wns ma I nt .Hued until they turned for hnme. Tn the run to the post All worthy died out

of it, Genova, Prince Men - ! wop and Indulgence all putting in their claims, but they had no chance with Monoline, which won easily by 14 lengths from Geneva, which was a neck in front of Prince Merriwee. Indulgence was fourth and then camp Semolina, Allworthy and Lannacost, the last pair being His Eminence an’d Gipsy Martian. Time. S2secs. Monoline was favourite. RANGITOTO HANDICAP, 5* furlongs; 100 BOVS.

11. C. Tonk’s b.g Bogey, syrs, by Rambler—Hippocampus, 7.11 (Conquest).. 1 J. Moody’s b m Firelock, aged, 7.12 (MeKinnon) 2 J. E. McGee’s ch g Maul Nina, syrs, 7.12 (O’Shea) 3 Also started: Surplus 8.2, Watchchain 7.8, Tipperary 7.7, Harenoa 7.7, Cordite 7.0. When the barrier lifted Tipperary lost several lengths. Bogey being quickest to begin, and, closely attended by Firelock and Cordite made the running along the back, the order of the others being Maul Nina, Surplus, Harenoa. Watchchain and Tipperary. Crossing the top stretch Bogey increased his advantage, and turning fur home was three lengths in front of Firelock, with Maui Nina and Surplus following. the run to the judge Bogey easily held the opposition at bay, winning by lengths which was a length in front or Maul Nina. Harenoa was fourth and Cordite last. Time, 1.10 2-5. Wtftchchalu •was favourite. HAN T»ICAP hurdle race of IWsovs. One mile and three-quarters, it. K. Mackenzie’s br g Black Northern, aged, by Salvadan—Asthore, 10.13 (town) J ch g Blue Mountain, aged, 9.0 (A. Julian) 2 Greenwood and Leydon’s ch g We’.lcast aged, 9.6 (J. Pinker) 3 When they passed the stand the first time the order was Black Northern, Wellcast, an«l Blue Mountain, the pace being very slo'v. Passing the second time Black Northern had a couple of lengths’ advantage of Wellcast and Blue Mountain, but racing at the fence*by the half-mile post Blue Mountain out jumped Black Northern, and his victory was loudly proclaimed. Black Northern, however, was not done with, and answering gamely to the calls of his rider was on terms again when the last fence was reached, and the spectators were then rewarded with a desperate finish, the pair flashing past the post locked together, the judge declaring in favour of Black Northern by a head, with Wellcast 20 lengths away, third. Time. 3.18 3-5.' Black Northern was favourite. ANNIVERSARY WELTER HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile. R. B. Hine’s b h St. Amans, syrs, by Soult—Lottie, 8.2 (A. Whittaker) 1 E. W. Alison’s ch m Tiresome, 4yrs, 7.12 (H. Gray) 2 C. Ross’ ch in Waiotahi, aged, 7.7 (J. O’Shea) 3 Also started: Flying -Soult 3.11, Admiral Soult 8.3, Zinnia 8.2, Fuss 7.12, Aristocrat 7.10, Worcester 7.8, Ruatangata 7.7, Caed mon 7.7. The despatch was the best of the meet ing, the field leaving in line. Zinnia, Waio tahi, and St. Amans were quickest on their feet, the latter showing the way past the stand just clear of Waiotabi, Zinuia, and Flying -Soult, which were together, with Ruatangata and Tiresome most prominent of the others. St. Amans still had charge as they raced along the back, Waiotabi being his nearest attendant, and then came Zinnia, Tiresome, and Flying Soult, the others racing in Indian file. Turning into the straight St. Amans had a couple of lengths’ advantage of Tiresome and Waio tab I, while Aristocrat moved up. Inside the distance St. Amans looked like winning easily, but Tiresome, throwing out a strong challenge, St. Amans had to be shaken up to win by half a length. Waiotabi was n neck away, third, and then came in order Aristocrat, Ruatangata, Flying Soult, Fuss, Admiral Soult, Caedmon, and Zinnia, with Worcester last. Time, 1.44 2-5. Tiresome was favourite. i 'J: 4? C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING CHRISTCHURCH, Thursd a y The Canterbury Jockey Club’s Midsummer Meeting was opened to-day under the happiest conditions. The first event was most remarkable for the number of scratchings, six of the nine entrants for the Trial Stakes being witn drawn. Of the (hree competitors, Grata vs and Aphaea have no great pretensions t ' class, and Heatherbrae, probably on the strength of her win at Wellington, was a very hot favourite. Iler position was justi lied. Oratava made the pace, but the Treadmill—Bonnie Brae filly came away with ridiculous ease, and won a hollow vi* - tory. This filly is closely related to Autumnus. There was a better field for the Hornby Welter, twelve 'horses going out, amoiu: them a number which have been doing good work on the tracks. Kilis was in front f 't' the greater part of the journey, with Annstrong. Foam Flake, and Miss Advance attendance, but Bonny Glen had them all beaten Inwitle the distance, ami won easily The winner has done a light season at the stud, but he galloped just as resolutely f* ever. Foam Flake, A three-year-old filly by Calibre—Aquads, one of Mr J. Griggs breeding, ran a fair race, and should see a l»etter day. The Dunedin visitor Adage walked in very lame, and it will surprise ninny people if the son of Casket is worn out again at the meeting. The winner ws£ a good favourite, ami Troon wa« n Intic better supported than Adage. Avarice was the nuly scratching for th® Filly Stakes, in which the Charlemagne nil* Culprit wna a hot favourite, while Speelni Form nnd Stepdancer were sorted out «a <* ,( ’ best of the fire two year-olds In the rare Special Form, a filly by Ron I form - Slgnnb ran a decent race here In November, ana though aha had not raced aluce, the wm

doing good track work. She showed * Tot of pace to-duy. w tailing in the fast time of 1.14 2-5. Culprit again was going poorly in the early stages, and though she finished well she never had a chance with Special Form, which is the first of Boniform’s stock to win in New Zealand. And Ila, by Treadmill--Chryseis, which ran third, raced only once as a two-year-old, just a year ago. *<he looks like developing usefulness with age. The Midsummer Handicap, in which the eight acceptors started, was a remarkable race. Mumura was first away. Odessa getting the worst of the start. After a mile had been covered the leader had a break of twenty lengths. Odessa went in pursuit, while Outlander moved up when the straight was reached, but Mumura, though firing, struggled on, eventually winning by two lengths. Odessa found the last furlong troublesome, and could not stall off Outlander’s challenge, and was beaten for second honours. The winner, a half brother, by St. Ambrose, to Tikitere, put up a very fast performance—2.34 3-5, being easily the fastest time ever registered in the race. He comes from the same stable as Cronstadt, which won the race in similar fashion last year. Odessa was a better favourite than Martine in a good betting race. For the Lyttelton Plate a two-year-old handicap, the Obilgado—Kitiroa gelding Gnome, a winner in. handicap in November, was made a hot favourite. It was a great race, Scottish Star, Pawky Lass, Cuirass, and Gnome being almost in line one hundred yards from the post, and in a magnificent finish Scottish Star stayed the longest, and won by a head, with half a length separating Culross, Gnome, and Pawky Lass. The winner, a full sister to Stronghold, Broadsword. and Fleetfoot, was started here in November, but finished just outside a place in the race won by Gnome. Culross is a full sister to Culprit, and was making her first appearance in public. Of the eleven in the Cravpn Plate, Countermine was best fancied, with Turna, one of the two visitors from Wellington at the meeting, a good second favourite. Expansion, which was pretty well supported, got off badly, and Turna was nearly left, Sea King and True Knight setting the pace. Expansion was putting in a fine run, and was about sixth, when he fell, just after passing the half mile post, breaking a bone in his shoulder, and having to be destroyed. Countermine, True Knight. Tannhauser, and John Bunyan were in front at the distance, but Turna came with a fine run, and won a great race, quite confirming his recent form in the north. Countermine was a pretty good favourite, and Turna second choice. Expansion’s jockey, O’Brien, escaped with, a broken collarbone. The mishap to Expansion was a very regrettable misfortune for Mr D. H. Roberts, as Expansion appeared to have made a fine recovery from the operation for roaring performed last August, and was showing fine form. The spot where he fell has been the scene of many accidents. bumping being frequent just at the turn before the straight is reached, but in this case no one seems to know whether the horse stumbled or was bumped. The Halswell Welter provided another good race. Golightly, a three-year-old by Golden Knight, went out to win from end to end, but just failed, Thrax, another three-year-old, getting up in time. The winner, which was favourite, is a gelding by Martian from the Imported mare Hebrewmaid. Golightly was second favourite, and Gangway which ran poorly, third choice. The totalisator investments amounted to C 7107, as against £78(17 for the first day last year. The club reintroduced a 10/ totalisator to-day. SO CK BURN, Saturday. The best day w© have had this summer greeted the continuation of the Canterbury .Jockey Club’s Summer Meeting. Riccarton was again looking at its best, the track was •in good order, and there was a large attendance. Kaeing opened with the Richmond Plate, which was contested by nine two-year-olds, Iwo of which (Snowlike, by Multifid—-Snow-a sister to Broadsword and Fleetfoot, and Lady Marcia, by Martian from t hut good mare Lady Lillian) were making their first appearance. Unfortunately, Snowflake and Peppiu were left at the post. Brown Owl (the first of Glenowlet’s stock to race) was in front all the way, with ’Home and Special Form next, but neither ’ '* r had a chance with Brown Owl, which very easily. The winner was a good i.i >. ..iirito, the only others backed being Gnome and Special Form. Of the twelve in the Linwood Welter, Bunyan, Kimona, and Kilts were .• 1 ,',. y ROrted ou t Investors, and there ’ practically nothing between the three hon the machine closed. Backers showed i Judgment, since these three were in t e leading division all the way, but Miss nvance (a six-year-old mare by Advance—vonrlere) put iu a great run below the d!q- -' n, ‘ e » and won a fine race from Kilts. ■oioua, which is by Conqueror from the ' cioinout mare Bloomer, ran a decent race J 1 Snow Flake. John Bunyan, and Kohlnoor were all close.

1 he only question to be decided in conui' wUk the Middle Park Plate wan '.'“‘'her Autumnns would beat Winning A, y ’. since It was generally conceded thgt :J!’i u o ’. Ron Ton » and tke untried Ngatapa, "Uich is by Stepnink.—Ambush, could have “<> hope of defeating the brilliant Choke010 two-year-olds. So far as Autumn us

concerned, this judgment was quite "ii’erf. The Gold Leaf colt was In front an the way, and though Canute and Bon •*°a put up really Creditable performances, 'ey never had a chance. Winning Way, » a u Cver ’ n disappointment, fine was ou t way, and when Emerson t° get her up on the inside Bon Ton J. 11 * 1 Canute shut her right out, so that her ’“h'r hud to pull her up. The incident wa« unfortunate, because It looked r! j“ <ke might have made n finish jnij her stable mate. The result, of course, <Joea not assist one to estimate the relative

merits of the two Chokebore champions, and, apparently, we will have to wait till Easter for some decisive guide us to the bestowal of the two-year-old championship.

The only scratching for the St. Alban's Handicap was Parable, nine horses going to the post. Thursday’s winner. Mumura, was again first out. and was quickly joined by Eaglestone. Odesea got away in the rear division, but was making up ground fast before three-quarters of n mile had been covered, with Oratava also going well. Once iu the straight, Eaglestone retired, and Odessa headed Mumura. At the distance the Wellington visitor looked a certain winner, but Rose Noble came with a rattle on the outcide, just getting up to make a dead-heat of it. Mumura lasted long enowgh to get a place, and the next to finish was The Cornet, which was galloping well in the straight. Oratava and Outlander were dos© up. Odessa ran just as his form on Thursday suggested, but the last quarter of a mile troubled him. Rose Noble showed much more dash than he did on Thursday. The Medallion horse won the race last year. Odessa was a warm favourite. Mumura second choice, and Rose Noble third.

The Selling Race was of a familiar type, Aphaea leading all the way, and winning easily from Medallist, which finished fast, and beat Avarice by a neck. The winner, which Is by Stepnlak—Britomart, has been fi disappointing filly, but should win races well placed. She was bought by Mr W. Crossan. of Otago, for £175. Aimwell was a good favourite in a field of eleven, and finished fourth. Aphaea, Avarice, and Medallist were also freely supported. There were only six starters in the Flying Handicap, for which Sea King was a rather better favourite than Aucilla. Neither had a chance, however, with Pleasure Bent, which led all the way, and won easily from Sea King. Pleasure Bent is of very moderate class, but her light weight, and a good start, served her well. The Post Handicap also attracted a field of only six. in which Turna was a good favourite, while Troon was well supported. Golightly was again first to begin, he and Troon making the running to the straight, where Turna put in a fast run, but was beaten by a neck, with Parable two lengths away, third. 4? 4? 4? GISBORNE RACES. GISBORNE, Thursday. T¥l? first day of the summer meeting of the Gisborne Racing Club was held to-day in beautiful weather. The going was good and the attendance fairly large. The sum of £8834 passed through the totalisator, as against £6675 for the corresponding day last year. Second Hurdles Handicap.—Continuance, 13.10, 1; Game, 9.6, 2; Stourton, 10.5, 3. AH started. "Won by a length and a half. Time, 3.17.

Maiden Scurry Handicap, five furlongs.— Manitau, 9.0, 1; Chief Marshal 7.9, 2; Omatere. 7.3. Scratched: Kielder. Won by a length. Time, 1.4 1-5. Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Our Queen, 7.3 (Griffiths). 1; Scorch. 8.3, 2: Winning Post, 7.9, 3. Also started: Lord Possible, 8.4, Auldearn 7.6, Compliment 6.7. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.14. To Hapara Hack Handicap, seven furlongs.—Composed, 8.5 (Kirk), 1; Colleen Dhu, 7.7, 2; Santiago, 7.5. 3. Also started: Merrie Valet 8.6, Durability 7.12, Stellaris 7.7, Quandary 7.0, Zulu Queen 7.0. Won by a length. Time, 1.30. Gisborne Racing Club Handicap, one mile and a-quarter.—Birkline. 8.4 (W. Young), 1; Sublime, 8.2. 2: Cork. 7.13, 3. Also started: Te Puia 7.9. Hirini 7.0, Master Stead 6.7. A good finish. Won by half-a-length. Time, 2.9 2-5. Welter Handicap, one mile.— Ardfert, 9.7 (W. Young). 1; Scorch. 9.11. 2: Donzel. 9.5, 3 Also started: Lamsdorff 9.13, Cally Bridge 8.0, My Motor 8.0. Won by threequarters of a length. Time. 1.43 2-5. Railway Hack Handicap, five furlongs.— Miss Jewel 7.11 (Buchanan), 1: Waiorewa, 8 12, 2; First Marshal. 7.9, 3. Alzo started: Goldemar 9.2. Easy 8.13. Our Queen 8.5, Cora Lakeby 7.0. Cora Lakeby gave trouble at the post and was sent back. Won by a length. Time, 1.2 3-5. Park Stakes, seven furlongs.—Tripoli. 7.4 (Deeley), 1; Winning Post, 7.5. 2: Ariom, 8.2 3. Also started: Compliment 6.7. Won easily. Time, 1.30 3-5. GISBORNE, Friday. The Gisborne Racing Club’s Summer Meeting was concluded to-day in fine weather. The sum of £8899 was put through the totalleator, as against £6621 for the corresponding meeting last year, making a total for the meeting of £17,733, as against £13,296 last year. The results were as follows:— Taruheru Hack Handicap, one mile.—Compliment, 7.8 (Buchanan), 1; Sea Pink, 8.12, 21 Merrie Valet, 8.3, 3. Also started: Composed 0.4, Tyne Las« 9.0, Quandary (1 Won by a length. Time, 1.4 1-5.

Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. —Hirini, 9 0 1; Lamsdorff, 9.10, 2; Ardfert, 10 6, 3. "Also started: Master Stead 0.2, Durability 7.1. Won easily by three lengths. Time, 1.30 2-5.

Harding Memorial Handicap, one mile and a distance.—T. W. Hackett’s Sublime, 8.5, (Buchanan), 1; Cork, 8.2, 2; Te Pula, 7.6, 3. The only starters. Won by a neck. Time, 2.1 1-5.

Electric Handicap, five furlongs.—fleorch, 8.9 (Whittaker), 1; Lord Possible, 8.0, 2; Waiorewa, 8.5, 3. Aino started: Miss Jewel, 7.11. Won by two lengths. Time, I.l|.

Awapuni Handicap, six furlongs.—Easy, 8.3 (Lowe), 1; Goldemar, 7.0, 2; First Marshal, 7.8, 8. Also started: Colleen Dhu 7.11, Santiago 7.8. 'Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 1.17. Final Handicap, seven furlongs.— Sublime, 8.18, Including 71b penalty (Buchanan), 1; Scorch, 8.6 (Including 71b penalty), 2; Our Queen, 7.7, 3. Also started: Tripoli 8.0, Ariom 7.18, Tyne Lass 6.9. Won by a length and a half. Time, 1.27 2-6.

KAWAKAV7A BACKS. The annual meeting of the Kawakawa Racing Club was held yesterday. The attendance was the largest ever seen on the course. The following arc the results: — Maiden Plate, seven lurlongs.—Billy, 8.10, 1; Sabine, 8.7, 2; The Gift. 8.0, 3. Won by two lengths. Darkey, 8.0, was the only other starter. Flying Handicap, five furlongs.-Boult-stone, 8.2, 1; Malka, 8.0, 2; Viva, 8.7, 3. Also started: Nervine 8.12, Tutanekai 7.1. Wsn by half a length. Time, 1.6. Kawakawa Cup, one mile and a-quarter.— Veitaiia, 7.10, 1; Miss Ada, 9.0, 2; Maika, 7.4, 3. Also started: Sapper 8.0, Sabine 7.7. Won by three lengths. Time, 2.17. Open Handicap Trot, one mile and a-half. —Casket, 285., 1; Kirikiriroa, 125., 2; Fiery Cross, 165., 3. Also started: Smuggler 10s., General Pet 175., New Vita 255., Rufus 355., Haeremal 85s. Won easily. Railway Plate, seven furlongs.— Luperine, 9.0, 1; Madam Paul, 7.10, 2; Miss Ada, 9.4, 3. Also started: Sabine and Rangoia. Won by a length. Time, 1.31 4-5. 4* 4? 4* ROTORUA WIGHTS. Mr. R. Wynyard has declared the following weights for the Rotorua Jockey Club’s Annua! Meeting:— Maiden Handicap, six furlongs.—Falchion 9.0, Othello 8.5. Master Lane 8.4, Soultstone 8.4, Inyeran 8.3, Avaunt 8.2, Weka 8.2, Alameda 8.2, Muscatel 7.13, The Witch 7.13, Kaihere 7.13. Koterepo 7.12, Korolrangi 7.12, Clemsein 7.12, Zuleima 7.12, Marui 7.1, Constellation 7.11, Pearl 7.10, Miss Cliye 7.10. Walmangu Handicap, four furlongs.Leahora 9.7. Surmount 9.0, Marangai 8 12, Fremantle 8.9, Vittoria 8.8, Surplus 8.7, Gazelle 8.5, Luperin 8.0, Arawa 7.6, I<eyboy 7.6, Lady Valdlmlr 7.3, Clemsein 7.3, Barb Wire 7.3, Larrakin 7.0, Gibson Girl 7.0. Rotorua Cup, one and a-quarter miles.— Hohungatahi 9.5, Jolie Fille 9.2, Ambergris 8.3, Seldom 8.0, Scotch 7.12, The Chef 7.9, Polctiers 7.6, Prince Leo 7.5, Pip 7.2, Mildura 7.0, St. Wood 7.0. Hack Handicap, five furlongs.—Surplus 9.0, Othello 8.4, Master Jaine 8.2, Soultstone 8.0, Avaunt 8.0. Weka 8.0, Alameda 8.0, Master Dix 7.13. Firefly 7.12, Muscatel 7.11, Kaihaere 7.10, Koroirangl 7.10, Koterepo 7.10, The Witch 7.10. Lady Valdlmlr 7.9, Seaton Delavai mare 7.9, Constellation 7.9, Joe 7.8, Clare 7.8, Ben Battle 7.8, La Sylphe 7.7, Barb Wire 7.7. -Gibson Girl 7.7, Miss Clive 7.7, Larrikin 7.7. Thermal Springs Handicap, six furlongs. —Ambergris 9.0, Marangai 8.12, Coadamine 8.0, Impulsive 7.12, Luperin 7.12, Bell Crispin 7.3. Arawa Park Handicap, seven furlongs, — Hohungatahi 9.9, Jolie Fille 9.4, Ambergris 8.6, Surmount 8.6, Scotch 8.2, Falchion 7.10, Luperin 7.9, The Chef 7.9, Impulsive 7.8, Prince Leo 7.5, Master Dix 7.3, St. Wood 7.3, luveran 7.2, Bell Crispin 7.2, Leafire 7.0, Pearl 7.0, Zuleima 7.0, Mildura 7.0. Tourist Plate, four furlongs.—Fremantle 9.0, Vittoria 8.13, Gazelle 8.10, Master Lane 8.0. Soultstone 8.0, Inveran 7.13, Avaunt 7.12 Weka 7.12, Arawa 7.8. Heyboy 7.7, The Witch 7.5. Barb Wire 7.3, La Slyphe 7.2, Marui 7.0, Larrikin 7.0. Farewell Handicap, five furlongs.—Leahora 9.6, Surmount 8.12, Marangal 8.10, Ambergris 8.10, Surplus 8.8, Luperin 7.12, Condamine 7.12. Polctiers 7.10, Ben Battle 7.5, Leafire 7.5, Koroirangl 7.3. Joe 7.3, Seaton Delavai mare 7.2, Lady Valdhnir 7.2, Barb Wire 7.2. Clemsein 7.2. * * i TARANAKI WEIGHTS. Mr G. Morse has declared the following weights for events to be run on the opening day of the Taranaki Jockey Club's meeting:—Taranaki Cup, one mile and a quarter.— Electrakoff 9.2, Coromandel 8.7, Mendip 8.4, Dearest 8.3, Aberbrothock 8.2, ProjeeUte 7.13, Lady Menschikoff 7.9, Jargon 7.8, Patriotic 7.6. Gloy 7.6, Kauroa 7.6, Maheno 6.13, Plantation 6.13, Splash 6.13, Ngapuka 6.12, Sir Artegal 6.12, Red Lupin 6.12, Golden Loop 6.12. Royal Arms 6.10. Sandy Paul 6.9, Fuss 6.7, Spectre 6.7, Aristocrat 6.7, Uhlando 6.7. Oka to Hack Handicap, one mile.—Ngatiruanui 9.0, Petersburg 8.9, Mangawakitha 8.9, Minora 8.6, Merry Emerald 8.1, Clemency 7.10, Klngswell 7.7, Ruatangata 7.6, Glen Tulloch 7.3, Klnitahl 7.3, Master Tupuhi 7.2, Patronymic 7.0, Connie 7.0, Manora 7.0, The Child 7.0, Rangimaru 7.0.

Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Gladiolc 9.2, Dearest 9.0, St. Toney 8.6, Master Sylvia 8.0, Crown Pearl 7.5, Miss Livonia J. 4, Captain Soult 7.3, Con the Shaughraun 7.2, Te Roti 7.0, Ashby 6.10, Piriwal 6.10, Overtime 6 7.

Timaru Hack Handicap, six furlongs.— Monologue 9.0, Makara 9.0, Ngatiruanul 8.12, Ineuru 8.11, Te Whareroa 8.7, Bogey 8.6, Dever Straits 7.12, Cleinoes 7.11, Handsome Maid 7.11, Draft 7.7, St. Luap 7.7, Aloha 7.5, Glenferu 7.1, Lady Fran 7.1, Gordon Bell 7.1, Waltine 7.1, Bonny Boy 7.1, St. Prior 7.1, Loo 7.0, Royal Dragoon 7.0, Duro 7.0, The Dodger 7.0, Wee Paul 7.0, Red Coral 7.0, Rouge Dragoon 7.0, Piriwal 8.11. Stewards’ Handicap, five furlongs. - Gladiolc 9.4. St. Bill 8.12, St. Toney 8.8, Down r«;ui 7.7, Kar«*roa 7.7. riantatl«»u 7.7, Miss Livonia 7.6. Te Roti 7.2. Rangiatua 7.3, Piriwal 7.0. Illnekorangl 6.13, Lucille 6.13, Ashby 6.13, Dirge 6.11, Bow Brils 6.10. Bogey 6.10, Tobias 6.7, Glenro«-k 6.7, Purakau 67.

Welter Handicap, one mile. Coromnnde 1 10.0, Captain Soult 8.10. Splash K. 6. Golden Loop 8.5, Te Roti 8.4, Sandy Paul 81. Tiresome 7.13, fit. Petersburg 7.12, Fuss 7.8, Starboard 7.8, St. Helena 7.7, Artatorrat 7.7.

Hack Hurdle Race, one mile and a half.— Silva 10.13, Allur 10.5. Attention 10.0, Brilliancy 9.12. Dar by Paul 9 12, Matarere 9.11, Hlghden 9.6. Cornelian 9.6. Bismarck 9(1, Captain Paul 9.2. Hendon 9.0, Rawiuia 9.0, Silver Cluse 9.0. 4* 4» 4* SALE OF THE ELDERSLIE STUD. OAMAKU, Monday. The dispersal sale of Mr J. B. Reid’s thoroughbred stock took place to-day at Elderslie. There was a large atlendauce of buyers from all parts of the Dominion and Australia. The four imported stallions were suld as follows:— GiMh Charlemagne 11., Messrs Thompson Brothers (New South Wales) 2,360 Downzliire. Mr Win. Thompson 600 Varco, Mr Wm. Thompson 600 Vasco, Mr Henry Paterson 850 The highest-priced brood mares were sold as follows:— Gus. Ingoda, Mr S. Green (Victoria) 800 Armigera, Mr Clark 800 Marcobelle, Mr S. Green (Victoria).... 875 The others ranged from 35 guineas to 400 guineas. The fillies ajid iuar<« not served sold at from 70 guineas to 530 guineas, the highest price being Petrovna at 550 guineas, Mr Green being the buyer. The foals sold at from 25 guineas to 330 guineas, Mr G. D. Green wood pun hasing at the higher figures. There were 98 lots in all, and the sale was a remarkably good one.