Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 23, 5 June 1912, Page 12

Turf Gossip.

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WHALEBONE.

FIXTURES. June 19 and 20 Hawke’s Ray J.C. Winter. June 2ft and 27 Napier Park R.C. Winter. July 4 and 5- -Gisborne R.C. Steeplechase. August 13. 15, and 17-C.J.C. Grand National Meeting. The brood mare Mantle went the way of all flesh last week. After a short spell, the Soult gelding has resumed work again under F. McManemin's guidance. The half-sister by Gluten to Admiral Boult, which recently joined D. Moragban’s team, has had the name of Blue Rose claimed for her. According to Southern exchanges, the well-known trotting trainer M. Edwards intends selling off his horses, and will shortly settle down in Auckland. The Auckland -owner-trainer J. Williamson headed the list of winning trainers at the recent Wanganui -meeting, £630 falling to his share. The gelding Merriwa, by Merriwee—Lady tllelen, is the latest recruit to the jumping gamp, and in his initial display at Napier •Park fenced very well for a novice. R. Brough had bad luck with Manawakaha, for after fetching the sou of Cordon Rouge all the way from Hawera. he ricked 9iis back, and was unable to start at tdie iineeting. Among the tot a lisa tors operating at Eagle Farm on the day that the Queensland T.C. May Day Cup was run was one for halfcrown investors, and in that way £lO4l was wagered. The Auckland horseman B. Deeley left for Christchurch after the Wanganui Meeting on a business visit in connection with iiis trip to Australia. The light-weight has now ridden 80 -winners this season. Mesdames Foss and Steuart have decided that their team is hardly strong enough to tackle the Australians with, and the projected trip to the other side with Prince £>oult and Co. has been abandoned. A post mortem examination of Pleiades proved that he had fractured the bones of his off-side elbow. This, no doubt, he did through landing on the top of ’ the hencoop, in front of which he had stood off too far. The following are the nominations for the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase:— The Spaniard, Flamingo, Corazon, Captain Jingle, Whakaweira, Appin, Continuance, Antarctic, Winiata, Beeline, Glenmore, Hunakaha, Napper. Zante. Mr T. Cunningham had a stroke of bad lock during the week, losing two of his thoroughbreds. 11 is brood mare Maratea died after slipping a foal to Penury, and a few days after the hurdle horse Matarere, Iby Seaton Delaval—Maratea, died from stoppage. The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting yielded a profit of £270, but the Government tax is £393, so that the net result is a loss. The club’s committee propose to remit to the Racing Conference that the tax should be levied on the net profits, not on the gross receipts. A Wellington writer is responsible for the statement that the jockeys. W. Young, W. Price, R. Hatch, H. Telford, and S. Reid, Intend giving up riding after the season, and taking out trainers’ licenses. The latter, it is stated, will train probably at Awapuni for a well known Auckland sportsman. The Sydney sportsman, Mr F Merton, ras had a tantalising run of bad luck in confrecti on with cup races In Australia this •eason, his record being ns follows: — Caulfield Cup, third with Aurofodina; Mel'bourne <’up, third with Didus; Sydney Cup, third with Aurofodina; Adelaide Cup, third "With Kuringai. The Taranaki Metropolitan Committee have given notice of motion to the Racing Conference for the appointment of stipendiary stewards. They have also a notice of motion that the following new rule be ndded to Part Xll.:—“The stewards shall not permit any jockey, when riding In a Ihurdle race or steeplechase, to adopt the ‘crouch’ or ‘Sloan’ style of riding.” Word from Napier gives news of the death of Mr. G. P. Donnelly’s well-known stallion Gold Reef, which occurred on Monday last. Gold Reef was imported from England by Mr. J. O. Haywood at the same time hr Souit, so that he was getting Rip In years. This defupct sire was responsible for a large number of winners, probably the best of his stock being Ballarat, Gold Lace, Gold (Treat, Gold Crown, Auratus, KI Dorado, and Gold Seal. The Gisborne sportsman Mr 11. de Txitour experienced a stroke nt real bad luck on Monday, when the rising three-year old LanAacoal fell, breaking (bis leg and having

to be destroyed. Lannacost was recently added to the list, and was being spelled in a very safe paddock. At four o’clock his attendant went to bring him to his box, when he started galloping around his enclosure, and turning quickly he slipped and came down with his leg under him, Badly breaking the limb. Lannacost, which was by Spalpeen — Dalmatia, gave promise of being decidedly useful, and his loss is rather a serious one to his owner.

With the certainty of the company at Randwick being very moderate, it is a wonder some New Zealand owner did not come to Sydney with a fair steeplechaser for the two races to be run at the June meeting (says the “Arrow”). Either race is well worth winning, and last year ability to negotiate the course without mishap gave first money to Diorite on -the opening day. The New Zealand hurdlers, Reumac and Captain Bell, who are engaged at the June meeting, are both working fairly at Rand-wick.

There has always been a doubt as to who Saxonite was purchased for when Mr. T. Scott acquired him from Mr Joseph (Brown. But the “Asian” deal’s the matter up by congratulating “that good sportsman, the Kour Sahib of Patiala, on his good luck in winning the Sydney Cup with his new acquisition, Saxonite.” It is understood in Sydney that the price paid for Saxonite was £lOOO, but the “Asian” puts it at £2OOO, and says that the horse was purchased chiefly with the view of winning the Viceroy’s Cup. The committee of the Wellington Racing Club has decided upon making important additions to the value of the stakes offered in connection with the Winter Meeting. The Wellington Steeplechase will be worth GOOsovs, as against SUOsovs last year, and the July Steeplechase has been additionally endowed to the extent of lOOsovs. Other events that have been made more attractive are the Parliamentary Handicap and the Winter Oats, which will be worth 300sovs and 250sovs respectively. The Obligado gelding Ashby seems doomed to misfortune. It will be remembered that when a two-year-old, after he had won three races on end, he tried to jump over a stone wall while being indulged in a run in the paddock, and injured himself so badly that it was some time before he was able to race. He was then sold to Mr V. Cornaga, who, after winning a race at Taranaki with him. sold him recently to Mr J. Jackson, and he ■was placed in E. Pope’s charge prior to 'being shipped to Australia, to which place -he was to be taken on June 10. He was given a run daily in a paddock attached to Pope’s stable, when he charged a wire fence, and, falling heavily over on to the road, badly cut the knee of his hitherto sound leg. The injury is said to be rather serious, and it is dou-btful if the once brilliant chestnut will race again, or at any rate for some time. 1 1: i

WAIRARAPA NOTES.

Trotting is increasing in popularity In Wairarapa. At Clareville there are now six trotters in training. J. Johnston has Taumata and lion wood in his stable, G Neich Glen idol and Princess Bruce, and F. Smith Sonny and Todd Bells. All those horses will compete at the South Wairarapa Trotting Club’s meeting on June 3. The win -of -Merrivor.ia in the Connolly Handicap nt Wanganui last week is the first race the Wairarapa mare has placed to her credit for twelve monrhs. Curiously enough, her last victory was in the Connolly Handicap. It Is probable that Sonlte will be taken to Australia in the spring, and compete In several big races there, including the Melbourne Cup. W. Hawthorne his in his stable at Opaki a rising five-year-old bay gelding by Malatua, from Nellie, the latter being a Voltigeur mare, -which never raced owing to an accident. The gelding is a fine upstanding animal, with a beautiful action, and should turn out a good useful racer. He will first be seen out at the early spring meetings. Mr. W. E. Bidwill's three-year old colt Aviation, by Elevation—lntelligence, who was operated on recently for respiratory troubles, has again been put in training at Rototawai. In appearance Aviation is easily the best of Elevation’s stock, and J. A. Farmer, Mr. Bidwill’s private trainer, should be able to get a good many wins out of him. The Masterton horse Lord Palmer Is being spelled at present, but will be put into commission for the early spring meetings. The Wairarapa gelding Sir Lethe jumped beautifully Ln the Wanganui Steeplechase, and was in the lead for two and a-half miles when he tired. Three miles is apparently just too far for the Lethe horse. L. Traill, who has ridden majiy good races on the flat at Wairarapa meetings, piloted his first steeplechase winner at Wanganui, when he rode Drudgery to victory Ln the hack steeplecba -<e. Traill should have a very successful career over the big Jumps. Davies has a likely-looking four-year-old gelding In training at Trentham. The horse la by Field Battery, from Trtx, and ha a given Indication* posseasing good galloping powers.

“Mr. 11. Whitney” has •ent two more hornet to C. Frltrhard to train, one being n three year oM rolt by Cyme, from Levant, and the other a two-year-old colt by Conqueror—Levant.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

The Oamaru meeting claimed the attention of the majority of Riccartou-trained horses last week, and the headquarters of racing in Canterbury was quiet. It will continue so until after the Dunedin Meeting, which will begin next Saturday. The success attending local stables at Oamaru was most satisfactory, and the victories of Bellah, True Knight, and Pilgrim’s Way in the largest races would prove most pleasing <o their connections and supporters. Pilgrim’s Way has shown consistently good form since he ran at Riccarton last month. If the son of Pilgrim’s Progress would only throw off the knee lameness which has troubled him so long, we might expect him to show out in an even more favourable light than he has yet done, for it is obvious to anyone who has been watching the form of Mr Cassidy’s fine horse that during the past couple of months, when the infirmity from which he suffered has not been so pronounced, his form has improved considerably.

True Knight has placed another nice little stake to Mr North’s credit, and in. doing so he has justified his purchase. The son of Sir Laddo and Purity has been running more consistently of late, and this fact may in some measure be attributed to the going being more to his liking at this period of the year. Bellah’s victory at Oamaru would be particularly pleasing to Mr Maclieil and bis young trainer S. Smith, coining after his poor showing at Ashburton. The son of Royal Fusilier did not have a very good reputation in the North Island for consistency, but since his arrival here he has run ot least two very good races, and Mr Machell will scarcely regret his purchase now.

An interesting sale was recently negotiated, when Mr Hobbs disposed of Lady Marcia, by Martian—Lady Lillian, to the Ashburton owner Mr J. C. N. Grigg. Lady Marcia will remain under the care of M. Hobbs, and good things are expected of this nicely-bred filly next season. Antagonist is the latest addition to the active brigade of the Chokebore lodge division, and the son of Souit is looking well after his lengthy respite. Whether he will stand a preparation is problematic, but Cutts is going to m ike another effort to get this speedy young horse to the post. The members of G. Murray-Aynsley’s division, including Martine, Query, Star Dancer, and .Chrysotis, who have been enjoying a respite, are being hacked about preparatory to going into active commission again.

■Culross, the sister to Culprit, -will be included in R. J. Mason's team which is booked to leave for Sydney on June 6. H. Cutts will leave to-morrow for Dunedin with Countermine, Heather Brae and AncMla. Countermine is looking in’ fine fettle just now, and has been getting through her tasks pleasingly. Heather Brae has been showing signs of lameness after working, but it is not thought to be serious.

Coroniform was lame after racing at Oamaru, and it has not been decided whether he will go to Dunedin or not. Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead have decided to carry on their breeding operations in future at Brackenfield. Mr G. L. Stead’s property, in North Canterbury. The mares have already been sent there, and Bonifnrm will follow as soon as arrangements can be made for his accommodation. The breeding operations at the stud were rather unfortunate this season. La Valiere the dam of Los Angelos, slipped a colt to Boniform; Culroy, the dam of -Culprit missed to Charlemagne 11.. and the filly by Ladurdad —Urania, s!ippod twin colts to Charlemagne IL. There are, however, two fine Boniform colts from the young English mares Ringdove and Ormulu. The stallion Deerstalker, by Clanranald— Weathereye, died recently in South Canterbury. Deerstalker, who was bred by Sir Geo. Clifford in 18914, was a particularly Qiapdsome horse, but leg troubles intervened early in his training, and his racing career was restricted to a few minor engagements after he had commenced stud life. He was a full brother to Cannie Chiel and Signalman, both of whom following on many successes when in training, have since proved their ability to sire speedy performers. The well known sportsman Mr J. Buckley, whose colours are amongst the most popular on the turf, contemplates a trip to England, and is materially reducing the number of his horses. He recently sold Stepney, and during the Oamaru meeting parted with Fougasse for lOOsovs. Others of his team are also in the market, and amongst them are the yearlings by Martian— Siberia and Charlemagne ll.—Hermosa. Mr Buckley has a big team, birt several of them are hardly good enough to carry his colours, and, as he is setting comparatively moderate prices on them they should not be tong in the market. Parable’s running, since her win in the Dunedin Cup, has, on thp whole, been most disappointing, and she has either turned a bit sour or cannot act under weight. In the Oamaru Cup McConobe decided to try a change of riders, and was fortunate in securing the services of such a capable man as H. 1 >on-ovan, who, however, could not get his mount to look like a winner at any atage of the race. In fact, despite vigorous riding. Parable could or would only finish with the ruck. ♦ ♦ ♦

A.R.C. WINTER MEETING.

It is a long time since raring has been conducted at Ellerslie under conditions as bad as prevailed on Saturday, when the Auckland Racing Club opened their winter meeting. In the early part of the afternoon the weather was bleak, Jbut the rain kept off, and things were not ao bad. Just before the Great Northern Hurdle Race, however, the. akien opened, and from then till the close of the racing heavy squalls

swept across the course, find when the Hunters* Hurdles was run it »was only with the greatest difficulty that the contestants could be seen when going along the back. The course, which was heavy at starting, got considerably worse as the day wore on, till at the finish the horses were going into it over their fetlocks.

The management of the meeting by the secretary (Mr J. F. Hartland) and the various officials under him was entirely satisfactory. THE TOTALIZATORS. The amount handled by the staff of Messrs. 11. H. llayr and Co. was £2204 obort of last year’s amount, the figures being: 1911, £22,681; 1912, £20,477. THE FAVOURITE BEATEN. «ti?r*io I T ,, * llg . waB Inade with th€ Maiden out for Solue reason or other !Xn 8t !? tCh,,,g > pen w “ as fre ely used, and <lmn i% m |! n^ rs were framed no less bickJ-H L d f CC ? ne<i t . heir engagement. When > W, ° rk they made Cako iPro a . sl ! ght, y better favourite than Hauxvifh o ut outside this pair nothing met hk e decent support. When Ipi4 se .tJ ,ed down lui Cakobau was in the Ji..?: * ."West attendants being Wirithe alld Hau ’e r e. with the rest of will n- i ?J r . UU ? out - to the sod * UI ,k °t*au had a couple of lengths’ bron a jump which nearly ought mm to gnef cost him some lengths. x.,JL Wa * s Z how ever, with the leaders again uen they crossed the double, where he. iiautere, nirihana and Appin were in line. Hautere ran to the front after jumping the stone wall, and going along the back was bowling along freely in front of Tui Cakobau, while Rebel had run up third, and thus early it was seen that outside this trio nothing had any chance. Tui Cakobau improved his position ascending the incline and looked like troubling the loader, but it was only on sufferance, for Hautere, jumping in fine style, was never seriously troubled, winning without an effort by thi-ee lengths, with the rest of the field distanced. A USEFUL DIVIDEND. When the figures were adjusted in the wervous Handicap, for w-liich the good field of 21 saddled up. Sea Pink was found carrying the most money, with Cloudy Hawn and Ngatimuru carrying within £1 of each other nest in request, whHe supItort was also forthcoming for Glenfern. Tbe start was not one of the best, bath Whakarewa and Draft losing a lot of ground, while the others did not leave in line. Flip Flap was first ou-t, but when they settled down Maui Nina was in charge, and the son of Menschikoff, getting through the mud iu great style, never gave the opposition a chance, and when they ran past the judge had three and a-’balf lengths’ advantage of Glenfern, which was a length in front of Ruatangata with Ngatiinuru elose up, third, the latter pair being badly placed in the early stages. The winner paid a remunerative two-figure dividend, WIN FOR THE FAVOURITE. Sphinx was the only one to decline the engagement in the Maiden Hundles, for which Idealism was made a good favourite, but Seaman, Nape Nape, Te I’nia, and Kauroa also had friends. The start was delayed for some time owing to the antics of Penfold and Hyperion, and twice the barrier was broken. When they were eventually let go the despatch ■was probably the worst Mr. O’Connor has ever made in Auckland, the field leaving anyhow, while Kauroa was left altogether. Glenafric and Rutter alternately had turns in the lead, but seven furlongs from home Julian took the favourite to the front and from that out it was only a question of low much he would win by, the son of Birkenhead getting the stake by four •lengths from Rutter, which paid a good price for second dividend. NAPPER’S EASY WIN. When they saddled up for the Great Northern Hurdles the numbers of The Native, Paritutu, iron Quex, and Master Theory were absent, leaving the nice field of fourteen to battle for the 1003sovs. As they paraded," the contestants came in for n lot of attention, and each bore a welltrained look. Napper stood out as the most commanding horse of the field and looked to be in a class of his own as a hurdler. Black Northern and Presently both looked muscular and bright and the latter had a lot of friends. Walputere did not fill the eye as a National winner, bat Dloyds, Waterworks, and Dunborve looked fit enough for anything, as did Bully, whose track form during the past week has been exceptionally good. Darby Paul was picked out principally on his performance in the Century Hurdles, and was made a good second favourite, but Blue Mountain, Surplus. Coronetted and Mrldura failed to attract many admirers. When the totals were made up the order of favouritism was Napper, Darby Paul. Waiputere. IJoyds, Gaelic, Bully, Dunborve, Black Northern, Blue Mountain, Waterworks, Surplus, and Mildura, with Coronetted the. outsider. A heavy shower swept lieross the course as they lined up at the barrier. Mildura and Napper being on the inside and Waterworks. Black. Northern, and Gaelic on the outside. The despatch was another poor one. and when the webbing flew up Waterworks and Gaelic were turned the wrong way round mid lost a lot of ground, while Darby Paul also lost several lengths. When they settled to their long journey Surplus, Unity and Napper comprised the leading division and were in the lead after half a mite was covered. Disaster eonrmenced

early, Dunborve falling nt the fence by the six furlong post, bringing down Gaelic. The leading divhdon was unchanged crossing the top. Mildura coming to grief at the fence between the fonr and three furlong posts. Passing the stand Bnlly and Napper were out by themsHven, and though only a little more than half the journey had been covered It was seen that owtaMe LJoyds, which appeared to be galloplug re-

sol nt cl y, the others were already hoperetsly beaten'. Going along the back the last time Nopper took eharge and that was the end of it, for although Bully battled it out to the bitter end the favourite always had a bit in hand and Mr. Busk’s verdict was five lengths. Lloyds was tea lengths back, third, with Darby Paul fourth and Presently next.

When Coronetted fell at the hurdle between the four and three furlong posts his rider, H. Copestake, had his left clavicle fractured, and his right shoulder and thigh badly bruised. LA REINA WINS A GOO® RACE. The withdrawals from the Cornwall Handicap were: Plantation, Manawakaha Te Pula, and Sea Pink, leaving a field of sixteen to face Mr. O’Connor. Miscount was made favourite, but there was not much money between him, Waimangu and Sea Elf The despatch was a fairly even one, though the field were too packed, and Miscount got eaught in the tapes, and interfered somewhat with Kaween. Theodore Gloy Sir Artegal, and Royal Arm’s were first out, but the latter got a bad bump just after he left the straight, and lost his position, Sir Artegal making the riinnin» along t'he back, with Theodore and Glov as his nearest attendants, whim Salute, Waimangu, and La Reina were most prominent of the others. There was little change in the positions till three furlongs from home, where Gloy ran up to Sir Artegal and the pair turned for home together, with La Reina and Wahnangn elose up. At the distance Gloy h-ad Waimangn beaten, but was immediately challenged by La Reina and a great finish resulted, La Reina getting the verdict by half-adengWi, with Sir Artegal three lengths away third. The riders presented a pretty picture on returning to scale, the whole of them being splattered with mud from head to foot. AMATEURS UP. There was not a great deal of interest evinced in the Hunters’ Race, and the pool wns the smallest of the day. Merry Dancer was made favourite, with Dunrobln next in request, and the pair ran first and third, Forward splitting them. MAUI NINA SCORES AGAIN. In the concluding event, Waiorewa, Urukebu and Sir Rupert were withdrawn, leaving 21 to scramble over the five furlongs, Altcar was a good favourite, Crown Pearl, Smllax, and Tangiwai also carrying a lot of good gold. Altcar never really looked dangerous, and the finish was left to Maui Nina and Tangiwai, the former carrying his 51b penalty to victory by two and a-half lengths, with Naumai five lengths away third. The following are the results:— MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of 125SOVS. About two miles and a-half. J. Williamson’s ch g Hautere, syrs, by Euroelydon—Regret, 11.0 (McFlynn) 1 R. W. Duder’s b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 10.5 (A. Rae) 2 E. Chadwick’s br g Rebel, aged, 0.8 (Julian) 3 Also started: Dorando, 11.7 (McFlynn); Appin, 10.13 (S. Cress); Armagh, 10.12 (Tisley); Mozart, 9.12 (J. Jones); The Spaniard, 10.5 (R. Gray); Wirihana, 9.7 (Hercock); Zante, 9.7 (Traill). Appin was quickest to begin, followed by Dorando, Tul Cakobau, The Spaniard, and Rebel. Going up the hill Wirihana was in front, the order of the others being Tui Cakobau, Hautere, Dorando, Rebel, The Spaniard, Armagh, Zante, with Mozart last. When the top of the hill was reached Tui Cakobau was up with Wirihana, and led down the hill, followed by Appin and Hautere. Tui Cakobau made a faulty fence at the sod wall, and lost a lot of ground, but was in front again when the double was reached, with Wirihana, Hautere, and Appin. all together, and Rebel, Zante, and The Spaniard at the head of the others, the whole field jumping splendidly. Racing along the back Hautere was the leader, three lengths clear of Tui Cakobau, Rebel running up third, and then came Wirihana, The Spaniard, Appin, and Zante. Hautere drew out further as they ascended the hill, but Tui Cakobau in going up the incline gained rut hhn, and was within a couple of lengths at the top, Rebel lying third, and then came The Spaniard, Wirihana, Zante, and Mozart. Hautere showed the way down the hill, closely followed by Tut Cakobau, the pair having the race to themselves, and though the latter finished his task gamely, he had no chance of catching the leader, which won by three lengths. Rebel was 100 yards away, third, the order of the rest being Wirihana, Mozart, Dorando, Appin, The Spaniard, and Armagh, with Zante last. Time, 5.14. Tul Cakobau was favourite. JERVOIS HANDICAP of 126sovs. Seven furlongs. J. E. McGee’s eh g Maui Nina, syrs, Menschikoff —Hypatia, 8.7 (Conquest) . 1 S. Pitt’s ch g Glenfern, 4yrs, 8.10 (Young) 2 E. Banks' ch h Ruatangata, 4yrs, 9.1 I Webb) 8 Also started: Draft, 9.9 (W. Porter); Sea Pink, 9.8 (Jones); Manitou, 9.4 (Thompson) Manuwera, 9.0 (O’Shea); Ngatimuru, 8.12(Flynn); Cloudy Dawn, 8.10 (McMillan); Lady Betty, 8.7 (Pell); Sir Rupert, 8.6 (O'Brien); Watchehain, 8.6 (Scents); Goodwin Sands, 8.5 (Brady); Worcester, 8.4 (Curran); Nimrod, 8.2 (W. Ryan); Hemisphere, 8.1 (Buchanan); Taka, 8.1 (Clarke): Avalon, 8.0 (Campbell); Whakarewa, 8.0 (Hare); Flip Flap 8.0 (Morris); Ben Tulloch, 8.0 (Dunn). There was a bit of trouble at the post, Sir Rupert being the principal offender. They were let go to a straggling start. Draft and Wbakarewn being left at the post. Flip Flap was the first to settle <k»wn, but was overtaken by Maul Nina, and then followed Lady Betty, Flip Flap, Watch Chain, and Goodwin Bands. Maui Nina wns out two lengths in front crossing the top, Glenfern being Ills nearest attendant, with Lady Betty lying hnndy, and then came Goodwin Banda and Watch Chain, with Ruatangata

at Hie head of the others, which were Manitou and Ngatimuru, Flip Flap, and Sea Pink. Maui Nina wos well in front when they turned for home. Although Glenfern, Ruatangata, Lady Betty, Manitou, and Ngatimuru threw out challenges iu the run to the post, tney could not make the slightest impression on the leader, which won as it uked by three and a-half lengths. Glenfern beat Ruatangata by a length for second place. Ngatimuru was close up fourth, and then came Manitou, Lady Betty, Sea Pink. Goodwin Sands, Cloudy Dawn, and Nimrod, with Ben Tulloch lost. Time, 1.32. Sea Pink was favourite. MAIDEN HURDLE RACK of 125sovs. One mile aud threequarters. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br g Idealism syrs by Birkenhead Ideal 10.6 (Julian) .... 1 T. A. Williams’ b g Rutter syrs 9.0 (Scott) 2 F. C. Faber's b g Seaman aged, 10.12 (Flynn) 3 Also started: Kauroa 10.6 (Porter); Te Pula, 10.0 (Thompson); Napenape, ’9.11 (Tutchen); Pip, 9.2 (Anderton); Fuss, 9.2 (McFlynn): Ambergris, 9.0 (Copestake); Blue Mount, 9.0 (Speakman); Bonny, 9.0 (R. Coleman); Hyperion, 9.0 (Campbell); Penfold, 9.0 (Major); Glenafrie, 9.0 (J. Jones)' Te Waharoa, 9.0 (Traill). Penfold gave fils usual display at the post, persistently refusing to face the barrier and when he did, kept breaking through the tape. The start was also delayed by a couple of mishaps to the barrier, and it was over 20 minutes after the time of dosing the machine before they were lot go. When they were let go, it was to any sort of a start, the field leaving in straggling order. Kauroa wus left altogether. When they settled down, Pip was in front, but jumping the first fence, Giennfrlc was In charge, followed by Rutter, idealism, Pip and Te Waharoa. Passing the stand Rutter had taken charge, followed by Glenafric, Blue Mount, Pip, Hyperion and Bonny. The last-named fell, but his rider escaped without injury. Racing along the back, Idealism rushed to the front, followed by Ambergris, Pip, Blue Mount and Seaman Crossing the top, Idealism was out by himself, three lengths iu front of Seaman, and then came Pip and Rutter with Te Puia and Ambergris at the head of the others Idealism was still in charge as they raced for the last fence, and drew out on the run to the post, winning by four lengths, with Seaman two lengths behind. The others finished in the following order: Pip, Te Puia, Blue Mount, Ambergris, Napenapv, Fuss, Te Waharoa, Hyperion, and Glenafric. Penfold fell at one of the hurdles at the back, but escaped injury. Time, 3.28. Idealism was favourite. A heavy shower started to fall and continued throughout the afternoon, making matters most unpleasant for everybody. NORTHERN HURDLE RACE of lOOOsovs. Distance, two miles and a-half. Hon. J p. Ormond’s b g Napper, syrs, by Birkenhead—Snooze. 9.H (Julian).. 1 Cremer’s b g Bully, aged, 9.4 (V. Coleman) 2 T. Barr’S ch g Lloyd’s, 9.12 (9.' Jones) * 3 Also started: Black Northern 11.9 (Thompson), Presently 11.1 (Scott), Waiputere 10.12 (J. O’Connell), Dunborve 9 9 (Percival), Waterworks 9.9 (W. Porter) Darby Paul 9.7 (J. Jones), Gaelic S 3 (Traill), Blue Mountain 9.2 (McFlynn), Surplus 9.0 (Ross), Coronetted 9.0 (Copestake), and Mildura 9.0 (Tonge). A driving rain came on just before the start, and lasted all the while the race was be* n B , r ’’ n * Gaelic and Waterworks were badly left, while Darby Paul was also slow to move. Surplus was quickest to the first fence, followed by Bully and Presently, and ’Were the leading division passing the Stand, with Waiputere, Lloyds, Dunborve, Mildura, Napper, Coronetted, Blue Mountain, Darby Paul, Waterworks, and Gaelic in that order. Going along the back, Bully, Surplus, and Napper were racing in close company, with Lloyds, Mildura, Waiputere Presently, aud Black Northern following, Dunborve and Gaelic falling at the hurdle at the six-furlong post. Crossing the top. Napper had run to the front, and had half-a-length advantage of Surplus, which had Bully on his quarters, and then two lengths away came Lloyds and Mildura, the latter falling at the fence near the three-furlong post. Then came Presently, Water-works. Waiputere, Black Northern, and Darby Paul, with Coronetted last. Passing the stand a second time, BuMy was a length in front of Napper, and then three lengths away came Lloyus, with Waterworks, Presently, Coronetted, Darby Paul, and Black Northern, foilowing in Indian file. Going along the back, Napper had again taken charge, followed by Bully, Lloyds and Waterworks, and then six lengths ’ away came Coronetted, Darby Paul, Presently, and Blue Mountain, with Black Northern a dozen lengths further back, followed br Waiputere, with Surplus a long way past. Napper had drawn Out four lengths crossing the top, and had his advantage when they turned for home. In the run to the judge, Bully came with a great rattle, but lost, a lot of ground by swerving at the last fence, and the leader drew out again and won by five lengths. Ten lengths away came Lloyds, followed at intervals by Darby Paul, Presently, Waterworks, and Black Northern with Surplus a long way back. Waiputere coming In with the crowd. Coronetted feN at the hurdles by the three-fur-long post the last time round. Time, 4.59 2-5. Napper was favourite. CORNWALL HANDICAP, of SOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. R. IT. Duder’s rn nt La Reina, syrs, by Boult— Queen Ann, 8.2 (J. Sceates) 1 T. 11. Barnaby’s b g Gloy, 4yrs, 9.4 (McMillan) 2 T. A. Williams’ eb g Sir Artegal, 9.4 (McFlynn) 3 Also started: Antoinette 10.0 (C. Brown), Waimangu 10.2 (Julian). Miscount 9.4 (W. Ryan) Theodore 9.1 (Young), Odessa 0.0 (Ayres). Salute 8.12 (Brady). Tiresome 8.9 (O’Shea), Monoplane 8.9 (Curran), Sir Solo 8.9 (Morris), Sea Elf 8.0 (M. Ryau), St.

Amans 87 (Buchanan), Royal Arms 8.6 (F. D. Jones), Kaween 8.2 (O’Brien). The field was restless at the post and there was another tiresome wait. When the tape lifted Miscount got hung up, iu*terfering with Kaween. Theodore was quickest out of the straight, followed by Sir Artegal, Salute, Royal Arms, and La Reina, with Waimangu at the head of the others, of which the most prominent were St. Amans and Sea Elf, the last trio being iMtseount, iSnlute and Kaween. Racing along the back Sir Artegal was three lengths, in front of Theodore, then came (doy, Salute, La Reina Waimangu. Royal Aims, Sea Elf, and St. Amans with Monoplane and Tiresome at the head of the others. Turning for home Gloy was on Sir Artegal, the pair being a length in front of La Reina, with Waimangu lying fourth, just in front of Sal- ; Zr the distance La Reina challenged A’, °J reB P° n <Jed, the pair fighting out a battle royal, 141I 41 Reina getting the verdict, by halt a length from Gloy, with Sir Artegal three lengths away third. The rest of ihe field were in the following order— Waimangu, Monoplane, Sea Elf, st. Amans. Sir Solo, Tiresome, Kaween,’ and Royal Arms, the last pair being Theodore and Salute. Time, 2.17 3-5. Miscount was favourite. HUNT CLUB HURDLES, of lOOsovs.-Two miles. J. Gaddes’ br g Dunrobln, 6yrs by West-mere-Star Maid, 10.13 (Mr. Slurtey). . 1 F. Douding s b in Forward, 6yis, 10.6 (Mr. Gordon) 2 E. Keen s blk g Merry Dancer, Gyrs, 10.6 (Mr. Chadwick) 3 Also started: Goldborne, 11.1 (Mr A. Dingle), Ilina. 10.10 (Mr H. Dingle),’ Red Seal, 10.3 (Mr. Cockerton), St. Peer, 10.1 (Mr. Kennedy), Galvata 10.0 (Mr. Linn), Sky High 10.0 (Mr. Hicks), Hakari 10.0 (Mr. McDonald), and Comrade, 10.0 (Mr. Harrigan). The race *was run in a blinding shower, the colours of the riders being very hard to distinguish. Passing the stand, St. Peer was in front, followed by Forward, Dunrobin, and Hina. Going along the back, St. Peer fell, Forward taking charge, followed by Dunrobln, and the pair had the race to themselves, Dunrobln eventually winning by a couple of lengths. Merry Dancer was five lengths away third. Hina was fourth. Time 4.15. Sky High fell at the last fence, when running third. MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, of 20030 vs, five furlongs. J. E. McGee s ch g Maui Nina, syrs, by Menschikoff—Hypatia, 8.5, inc. 51b penalty (O’Brien) 1 Mrs. S. Leonard’s ch m Tangiwai, 4 yrs, 8.1 (O’Shea) 2 Tl. Whitney’s br g Naumai, aged, 10.10 (Julian) 3 Also started: Crown Pearl 10.1 (F. Goldsize 10.0 (J. Chaafe), Irish 9-9 (Young), Wee Olga 9.5 (Buchanan), Altcar 8.13 (W. Ryan), Kohinoor 8.9 (Wilson), Smilax 8.9 (Traill), Mighty Atom 8.3 (S. Brown), Taketumu 8.2 (MeFlynn), Bow Bells 8.3 (Morris), Solitude 8.2. ti omjuest), Jena 8.2 (Henderson), Thr.«v«% ~.2 < rady). Blue Garment 8.2 (Brown),")' «>. 1 (Curran), Heyboy 8.1 (Skentesy, r • . ~‘aatu 8.0 (Ayres), Aillegatiou 8.0 (McMiuau). Allegation gave some trouble at the post, but eventually the field was despatched to a good start. Crown Pearl, Maui Nina, Tangiwai, and Goldsize comprised the leading division for the first furlong, when Naumai took charge, followed by Tangiwai, Maui Nina, and Altcar, with Crown Peart at the head of the others. At the distance Tangiwai was in front, but failed to stall off a strong challenge by Maui Nina, which won by two and a-half lengths, five lengths separating Tangiwai and Naunaai. Crown Pearl was fourth, Altcar fifth, then came Taketumu and Thrave, with Mighty Atom and Pairawaatu last. Time, 1.5. Altcar was favourite.

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WINTER MEETING. weather was fine for the races at wtngatnl. The course was In good sound winter order. Following are the results:— PACIFIC HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. Master Paul, 11.2 i Freak, 9.7 L . W 2 Jack Ashore, 10.5 3 AU started. Won by three lengths. Freak just beat Jack Ashore for second money oi* the post. Time, 3.25 3-5. BRIGHTON HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. Ceylon, 8.13 1 Abo, 9.7 2 Foam Flake, 8.3 s Scratched: Cocoon and Overland. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.33 1-5. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP—Ij miles. True Knight, 7.7 i The Cornel, 7.13 W ..' 2 Tnnuhnuser, 8.13 3 Scratched: Turns. Woo by a length anil a quarter. A good third. The time was not officially recorded. OTAGO STEEPLECHASE. —About 2) miles. Lugeon, 9.11 1 Gulrlcen, 9.7 2 Eight others started, and fell. Time, 6.23. SADDLE HILL HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Mount Victoria, 9.13 • Bncco, 8.0 • Fttzoaborno, 8.2 3 Time. 1.10. TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Palisade. 7.11 i Bcuzowen, 7.7 2 Sea King, 8.10 3 Scratched: Blue Lake. Won easily by a couple of lengths.