Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 26, 26 June 1912, Page 12

Turf Gossip.

By

WHALEBONE.

It AC ING FIXTURES. July 4 and s—Gisborne It.C. Steeplechase. July 17 and 20—Wellington It.C. Winter. August 13, 15. and 17 —C.J.C. Grand National Meeting. A recent addition to F. G. Malcolm’s team is Abner, by Repeater, which is now a regular attendant on the Ellerslie tracks. It is staled that Manga roa is to receive a special preparation for the New Zealand ('up.

Dr. Vennell has leased the Aucklandbred filly Erry Oge, by Soult —-Erry Ko •, to a Victorian owner, and it is understood the filly will shortly make her appearance on Mr John Wren’s course.

All going well in the meantime, and provided the weights are suitable, the Monaco gelding Lloyds will be a competitor in the C.J.C. Grand National Steeplechase.

The gelding Bapatoetoe, by Salvadan —. Cloud was sold by auction at Messrs A. Buckland and Sons’ yards, being knocked down at 10 guineas.

Frank Ross intends taking Bonnie Jean South to fulfil her engagements at the Gisborne Meeting, and will leave with the daughter of Leola nt is on Saturday.

An Australian buyer was after Tangiwal during the week, but the owner’s idea of her value and the buyer’s did nut coincide, and no deal resulted.

With the exception of the horses engaged at the Gisborne Meeting, which are being kept going in view of that gathering, there is little or no work being registered at Ellerslie, ami matters at headquarters are more than ordinarily dull for the time of the year.

In the South, the double—Continuance and Paisano for the two C.J.C. Grand Nationals—is still in demand. The combination promise's to be as heavily supported as was the Haydn—Battleaxe combination ten years ago.

The Auck’and-bred horse Scddon, fullbrother to Wairiki, which was raced in Australia for some lime, and was subsequently sent to Singapore, broke down just before the last big meeting.

Tn riding Thrave to victory at Hastings B. Heeley got one more step forward to his coveted goal, anti now only wants three to tie with the record number of winning riders, vvhu-h is at present held by C. Jenkins.

The Auckland horses Hauler?, Oka than, Tui -Cakobau, Antarctic, Black Northern, -Master Theory, and Uranium appear amongst the entries for the principal events at the Wellington Racing Club's Winter 'Meeting.

At the conclusion of the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase an inquiry was held into tiie falling of Appin. it was alleged that it. Thompson (on G leu more) had been responsible for it. and he was severely admonished.

The Auckland horseman B. Df-eley will not remain in New Zealand for the Wellington meeting, bufr will leave fur {Sydney on auly 8, after fulfilling riding engagements at the Hawke’s Bay. Napier Park, and Gis borne Meeting-. It M; Miken hr..? disposed of Blue Mount, and it is understood the son of Bluejacket is to be shipped t > the other aide. The name of the geld mg’s new owner, or the price paid for his possession, has not transpired After a good spell. which seems to have benefited him considerably, Duma has J 1 ** ‘‘’ ? ‘PlH'arame on the tracks at adlerslio, and i-< still under the charge of . <ol man. The son of Stepniak has im--I’roved out of ;l !| knowledge since he was operated on. and appears to have lost the scratchy action which was one of his tha rar t eristics before his retirement. I lie three p'.uej horses in the .Central Jtu-enxland Derby, Shi :ko, Non Est, and <>wen Roe, wen- all sired by the ex-New Zealander Nonette. Smoko was sent out favourite, and. after running in the rear for the greater part of the journey, put in a great run. and just girt up in time to win by a head. H he bookmakers in the Month ar? already out with ehnrtx in connection with the N.Z. ♦ up, and nit hough Hot? can yet be no market to guide prices. the following horses aie <|uot<*d at th? short cm t odds: - Bronze, Bai diem, l!mi Reye. ( uuij 1 erfeit, Domino, Lady I,u(y, Masterpiece, Miscount, MangaTom, i rim*? tSouh, and vie? Admiral. Th<* Atiatrnlian Htudinnstcr. Mr Wili am ibown. wiiu owned Multiform, has retained w hut is deaeribed as a very hue youngstfr by the Hotchkiss horse from Km hr I’eur. The breeding of this young thoroughbred Is 1 til cresting, insomueli that Mans Prur is by buulf from Multiform’a throe part stater ac, dam of Formosan and Cruciform.

Ronald Camoron, the ex-New -Zealander, who rode The Parisian to victory in the last Melbourne Cup, has been engaged to ride the Bobadil gelding in the big two-mile race next November. Cameron will also ride Rathloa (the colt bred by Mr. T. 11. Lowry) (Royal Fusilier—Lissadurn) in Hie A. J.C. and V.R.-C. Derbies. Rathlea is now owned by Mr. Chaffey, from whom Cameron holds a retainer.

The Torpedo gelding Thrave was well supported by his party in each of his engagements at Ellerslie, but fin shed out of a place. Thrave, however, made ample amends for his failure.- when called on to race at Hastings, winning the Heretaunga Handicap and the Final Handicap at the recent Hawke’s Bay Winter Me ting.

The Auckland-owned gelding Blue Mountain does not appear to be harshly treated in the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase, in which event he has he?n awarded 10st., and, if in the same condition as when be ran second in the Great Northern Steeplechase and won the Winter Steeplchase, will be hard to beat.

The Auckland horseman a. yutiar added three more to his list of winning rides at the Hawke’s Bay meeting, steering Bravest, Lhe Chief, and Idealism to victory. This ®? vcs . Auckland crack a good load in the list of winning cross-country horsemen.

Tito latest sensation In English racing circles has again to do with the successful doping of well known horses II is freely stated that the prominent owners of the animals in question have been proved innocent of what was going on, and were shocked when the true state of the case was revealed. The sequel is still being discussed with relish wherever racing men meet.

Avondale Stakes.—Dr c by •soult — Lady Musket, br c by Soult Ilolcherina, br c by Soult—Hespe r, ch c by Monoform—-Miss Jack, ch c by Spalpeen Ephigle, gr c by Joe Chamberlain—Athol Brose, br c by Soult—Caller Ou, b c by Lupin -St. Crispin mare br c by Stepniak—Mignon, b c by Gluten—Did. ch c by Obligado -Sweet Alice, ch c by Obligado—Cadence, b c by Hierarch —Gweniad. br c by Gluten -Lady Alicia, b c by Gluten — Lady Lila, b c by Tukaki — Chic, ch f by Gluten—Lady Rose, ch f by Gladstone—Queen Mab mare, b f by Soult - Erry Roe, b f by Soult—St. Edith, b f by Field Battery—Killarney, b f by St. Amycr —’Love, b f by Soult—Winsome, ch f by Boniform— Lady Lochiel, br f by Soult- — Czarvena, ch f by Stepniak -Millie, br f by Stepniak—Matamataharakiekie, br f by Stepniak—Peace, ch f by Obligado —Lady Alys, br f by Soult—Lady Clare, br f by Soult —Minula Bianca.

Avondale Guineas.- Prine? King, His Eminence, Prince Soult, S.ilvannie, Monotone, Laverna, Monorail, Lady Gladstone, Dido, Semolina, Tact, Bleriot, Pukerangi, ch f by Obligado—Cyrenaica, ch c by Obligado—Cyreina, b c by Obligado— Cyrense, ch g by Obligado—Cyronienne, b f by Hierarch—Crecy, br c by Gluten— Princess Alice, br c by Soult—Lady Arawa, b c by Soult—Merry Nif, b f by Soult— Corusa. br by Soult—Lady Musket, ch c by Monoform—Leona. b.r f by Soult—Cuirauette, br f by Salvadan—Minola Bianca, br f by Wairiki—Miss Cuirassier, ch c by Wairiki—Bad News, br c by Powerful— Electra, br f by Field Battery—Vexation, ch f by Field Battery—MoLra-ma-Chree, b f by Monoform—Cardona, br f by Monoform

—Brown Rose, ch f by Monoform—A in ore) Ic, ch c by Gluten —Miss Hippo, b f by Monoform —Miss Simon, b c by Starina—Lady Flora, b f by Soult—Gladys Rose, b f by Gluten —Lady Clare, b c by Soult —-Castorline.

It will b? interesting to see what action the committee of the C.J.C. will take in response to the deputation from horse owners, in respect'to the holding back of the C.J.C. National weights till after the Wellington Meeting. For some time past there has been a feeling that it would be <i gracious act on the part of the Christchurch authorities if they considered the Wellington Club a little, for both the Wellington Spring and Winter Meetings are considerably affected by the corresponding meetings of the C.J.C. A lot of adverse comment was occasioned when the conditions of the New Zealand <h*.p were altered to include any event instead of handicap events 'as formerly, for this appeared to aim directly at the Champion Plate run at the Wellington Spring Meeting. With the exception of stipulations as to Dert>y winners, the New Zealand Cup is the only event in Australasia which penalises a weight fur age winner, and it is hard to understand why the clause was inserted.

G. Price, who went across to Sydney last month with Boan?rfc<‘S and Blakeney, returned list week. It is possible (says “<»lenc<»e’* in the ‘ ’Dominion”) that Price may cross to Sydney again in worn? weeks’ time, and take several of “Mr. Highden’s” horses to compete at Randwirk in the Spring, but, as yet, nothing definite baa <>epn decided upon regarding thta Crip. According to the Awapuni trainer, the burning qpestiou in Australian racing at the present time Is whether th? totallsator should be introduced. KaHi morning the Rand wick track is the acene of a lively debate between supporters of the bookmavwt and advocates of the totallsator. Visitors from New Zealand ar? quickly pressed into lhe argument, and aski'd for an opin’ln. (rood handicap horses nr? scarce in Australia at lhe present lime, ta the concluslod ar-

rived at by Price, and goad steeplechasers are practically an unknown quantity in Sydney. Although on numerous previous occasions G. Price has made trips to Australia, this was the first occasion on which he took horses over to race. Both his charges, Boanerges and Blakeney, were noted bad horses at the barrier in New Zealand, and yet, in their engagements in Sydney, both were as quiet as lambs at th? starting-post. This is regarded by their trainer as a splendid testimony to the superiority of the Australian system of sending horses to the post. While in New w Zealand, the candidates for every race are sent out on to the raeirg :rach something like twenty minutes before the starting time, fn Australia they an- sent straight to the post on starting tin « and Uspatched with scarcely a minute’s delay. This does not prevent the public from getting their money on before each race, and it is naturally a much better system for highly-strung horses.

The new rules of racing adopted in Australia should tend to improve matters on the other side, and there will probably be a considerable improvement in the management of the smaller fixtures in future. Under the present Australian rules of racing it is no uncommon thing to see a (disqualified horse competing at another clubs racing meeting, and disqualified people in the paddock. Tfae new rules will alter all this, as that bearing on the matter read:—That a person disqualified by any club, other than the principal club, until such disqualification has been disallowed or removed by the committee of the principal club, shall not be qualified to engage in any shape or form in .racing affairs. For some time past it has been a ■recognised fact that au alteration was necessary in respect to running of some events in divisions, when the acceptors were so numerous that the starting of so many horses made it dangerous. No. 18 of the new edition gives the committee power “to consent to races being run in heats, which may be given on such terms, where it is thought necessary for the prevention of accidents to limit the number of starters. The new rule states the minimum weight in all handicap flat races shall be 0.7, and the top weight inot less than 9 0. Under the new rules the stewards will be able to manage racing better than they do now. They will have power to order down any jockey engaged to ride any horse in a •race for any reason that may appear to them to be sufficient, and to prohibit the horse from starting in such race unless their directions be observed. Rule 58 deals with, the jockeys, and anyone betting for or with a rider may be fined, disqualified, or warned off the course. The fees payable are: For losing mount on the flat £2'where the prize to the winner exceeds £lOO, but where it exceeds £2OO the fee is to be £3. Ko far as winning mounts in jumping races are concerned, they are to he paid at the following rates:—£loo, £5; over £lOO and •less than £2OO, £10; over £2OO but not £3OO, £2O; and over £3OO, at the rate of 10 per cent. A horse shall be deemed to be a starter in any race and under the starter’s hands immediately upon the jockey or rider of such horse being ordered ■to line up at or behind the starting point. The word of the starter on any question that may arise in reference to the start is io be final, except if the horses start on the wrong side of the post. With respect to postponements and cancellation of race meetings, the new rules give the committee power to postpone or cancel race meetings, but to return al] entrance and acceptance moneys to their respective nominators, in full satisfaction and discharge of all obligations of the club and the committee. Horses will not be allowed to race in hoods or blinkers. A muzzle is allowed, and that, as well as martingale, breastplate of clothing worn must be put in the scale and included in the ruler’s weight. In dealing •with dead heats, owners must make up their mind in 10 minutes to decide whether they will run off. In cases where owners of dead heaters cannot agree as to -which of them is to have a cup or other trophy when the stake is divided, the matter will be determined by lot by the stewards, who shall, if it becomes necessary, decide what sum of money is to be paid by (he owner who takes the trophy. Under the existing rules of racing, a horse disqualified for interference is placed last in the race, which many have argued is unfair, as he only interfered with perhaps one other animal, which gets the first prize. The new rules, however, give stewards power to place a horse, against whom an objection has been declared valid, immediately after any horse whose chance was in the opinion of the stewards interfered with. 4* 4* TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. Sporting matters arc very quiet here at present, and they are likely to remain in that condition for some weeks y?t. There ■will, in fact, be very little stir till after the conclusion of the Wellington Racing Club’s Winter Meeting, and until the horses begin to put in an appearance at Riccarton for the Grand National Meeting. In the meantime the betting market in the big jumping double has little life about it, but Continuance and Paisano and Continuance and The Native have been backed for good sums during the last few days. While schooling the gelding Parallel over hurdles at Riccarton on Wednesday the local ln>r»einan W. lietter sustained a very bad fall, and at present he is iu the Christchurch Hospital in a very serious condition. Better had ridden the horse over several of the obstacles in company with Raffles and Daylight Bill, but on coming 1o the hurdle at the top of the straight Parallel blundered and cam<* down, giving his pilot a terrible fail. Better sustained a fracture of the skull, and latent ndvlcea are to tli<- effect that his condition is very critical. The unfortunate accident Ims been the subject of a good deal of comment among Kiccarton trainers, and the meagre appliance provided for dealing with injured horsemen has oome In for a good deal of criticism. It is staterf that from the time the accident happened until Better was landed tn hos-

pital no less than an hour and a-half elapsed. A number of trainers suggest that the Canterbury J.C. should provide an ambulance van to be stationed on the course, as this would greatly expedite matters in connection with conveying the injured to the hospital. A case of interest to bookmakers was decided at the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday, when judgment was given in the case in which Gus Watson wav charged with having published a notification as to betting. The magistrate briefly reviewed factSb and in delivering judgment said evidence as to the letters “A.G.” upon the betting card being defendant’s racing sign was not sufficient. If the “double” card had been received .alone by some person unacquainted with the signification of the letters A.G. it would convey no Idea of the person on whose behalf the card was published, but if it was accompanied by the other card the‘ receiver would naturally conclude that it was published on behalf of the defendant, and he wished to do business with him. A card containing the defendant’s name and address was enclosed in the envelope, together with the “double” card, and it had been proved that defendant was a bookmaker. The Court was entitled to read the visiting card with the other card, as explaining it, and the two in conveying an intimation that defendant wished to do business with the person to whom the cards were sent. The defendant would be convicted and fined £l5 and costs. On a charge *of having assisted to disperse printed papers without imprint he was convicted and fined £5 and costs.

The feature of the racing at Ashburton Trotting Club’s Meeting was the brilliant (performance of the Australasiaji record holder Emmeline in the Winter Handicap. -She was giving away starts ranging from 7 to 11 seconds over one mile and a-quarter to five speedy opponents, but she cut the field down in great style, and just got up in time to win after being very judiciously handled by her owner. On returning to the weighi-ng enclosure Emmeline and her rider had a most enthusiastic reception, the cheering being of a character rarely seen on a course.

The annual meeting of the Riccarton Trainers’ Association was held on Tuesday night, Mr R. Derrett presiding over a large attendance of members. The report and balance-sheet, which showed the Association to be in a flourishing state, were adopted. Mr R. Derrett was unanimously re-elected chairman and Mr A. Cutts secretary. The following committee was elected:—Messrs T. P. Cla ridge, W. C. Clarke, 11. Cutts, R. Longley, D. Roberts, and H. Thomson. Votes of thanks were passed to the committee of the Canterbury J.C., the custodian, and the retiring officebearers of the association.

lhe weather throughout the week has been wintry. Although t-he rainfall has not been heavy, there has been just sufficient to render the training tracks -at Riccarton unfit for anything but steady pacing, •and, with ordinary winter conditions prevailing, -the prospects for much beyond that speed being attempted with safety on the regular working tracks for some little time are not encouraging. It was hoped that the fairly liberal supply of beach siaud which was placed upon the sand and tun tracks would relieve the position m wet weather, but it is now painfully apparent that this is a forlorn hope, and that the custodian will be forced to open the grass gallops to satisfy lhe legitimate demands that the trainers are sure to make for suitable going for fast work. It would be gratifying 4© the trainers 4o learn that the Canterbury J.C, contemplated making ft new grass gallop, which has been a long-felt want. Th? schooling track has provided good going, and trainers of jumpers have not hesitated to take advantage of it to give -their charges some good schooling.

Master Paul and Silver Blaze have acquitted themselves well over the country, while White Cockade, Berlin, and Daylight Bill (have given satisfactory displays over the 'hurdles. Daylight Bill is only a beginner, and his efforts iiave been pleasing for a novice.

Parallel has also shaped well both over hurdles and country. D. Moraglian returned a few days ago from his unsuccessful trip to Wanganui and Auckland. lie did not bring back either Douando or Outlander, as both horses were sold.

The good form shown by Winning Way has induced Sir George Clifford to secure a lease of his old favourite Cannie Chiel, which will stand next season at Stonyhnrst. Among the mares to be mated with him are Lady Wayward, To-morrow, and Discipline P. V. Mason, with five members of Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s (team, arrived from YahFhurst during the week, and has taken quarters at It. Derrett’s stable. The presence of young Mason and his team at headquarters will lend additional interest to training operations and the sport generally, and their inclusion among the inmates of local stables will greatly increase the strength of our forces. During the recent trip of 4hc Warrhnoo to Sydney, 1 ho -brood mare Wet Day, with a colt foal at foot by Martian, was rfhipped to Sydney, consigned to Messrs. Chisholm and Co., of that city. Wet Day was, I believe, punchaaed. on behalf of a Brisbane sport sm-aii for £7OO. and -the well-bred daughter of Mackintosh and La Lawlo, which is a typical looking matron, should not prove a dear purchase. D. Roberts has recommissioned the Gienapp filly Troon, which went amiss during lhe summer -months. The brood mare Weathereye, by Maxim — Galatea, died recently nt Stonyhurst. Weathereye was -the dam of several w’nners, of whi<-h Cannie Chiel, Wind whist lr. Sharpahooter, and Signalman are the b«*st known. Two of the ouartet are now sm* cemiful sires, Cannie Chiel having had Winning Way, mul Signalman Ceylon and Mt. Victoria ns representatives this season T. Cotton, Jun., for some years u trainer at Riccarton. has left for Geraldine, and will take up his residence at the racecourse. where stables have been erected. He t ook Sapience and Kilk web with lib”* Tlkltere, In D. Roberts’ stable, Is at pre 4

pent tn slings; and an effort is being made to save her for the stud, tihe is by Finland —Flame, and is half-sister to Mursi ura.

Christmas has the four year-old gelding by Handsome Jack—Orchestra looking well. When lirst put into work the horse was a weedy customer, but he is now rapidly assuming a more robust appearance. Sheenan’s yeanling filly by Martian— Leonore, and a gelding by Martian— Pleasureseeker, look a promising pair. The colt by St. Ambrose—New Li and filly by Charlemagne ll.—Susannah, in Roberts’ stable, * are also raey-looking customers. * * * HAWKE’S BAY RACES. OPENING DAY. HASTINGS, Wednesday. At the Hawke’s .Bay Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting to-day the totalisator handled* £11,297, as against £9128 on the first day of the- last winter meeting, an increase of £2169. The foliowiug are the results: — WOODLANDS HACK STEEPLECHASE of 12Osovs. Two miles. Tyrannic, 10.10 1 Rosegrove, 9.12 2 Tonderghie, 9.7 3 Also started: Donzel 10.2, Mollington 10.0, Jessamine 9.10, Fukeroa 9.7, Makiri 9.7, Quandary 9.7. Tyrannic won easily by six lengths, with four lengths between second and third. Time, 4.21. Ladies’ Bracelet of lOOsovs, one mile and a-half.—Flingot, 12.9, 1; Prince Eddie. 10.7, 2; Merrie Lad, 10.12 3. Also started: Manila u, Composed,* An ran a, Waipureku, Raukawa, Morning, Tupaea. Won by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Time. 2.44. HAWKE’S BAY HURDLES of 250sov S . Two miles. Koran, 9.11 1 Stevens, 10.2 2 Paisano, 11.10 3 Also ran: Black Northern, Waiputere, Idealism, Elfish, and Kauroa. Koran led from end to end, and won easily by ten lengths, one length between second and third. Time, 3.51. HAWKE’S BAY STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs. About three miles. Mr H. J. Campbell's b g Glenmore, by Captain Webb—Somnus mare, 10.2 (Rang! Thompson) 1 Beeline, 9.12 (A. Julian) 2 The Spaniard, 9.7 (R. Gray) 3 Also started: Whakaweira 10.8, Appin 10.0, Winiata 9.2, Flamingo 9.9. Won by a furlong, about the same distance separating second and third. Winiata fell. Time, 6.40. WHAKATU HACK HURDLES of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. Bravest, 9.0 (A. Julian) 1 Nescot, 9.5 (J. Jones) 2 Master Stead, 9.0 (F. Cress) 3 AH started. Won easily by two lengths, a length and a-half between the second and third. Time, 3.18. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE; cup value 100 guineas, with 40sovs added. Twa miles and a-half. The Chief, 11.12 (A. Julian) 1 Morihiko, 11.0 (R. Gray) 2 Whetuning!, 10.10 (Mr G. Hirst) 3 Also started: Longboat, Cavill, Otupal, Zomerzet, Pukeroa. Won by half a furlong, a furlong separating second and third. Time, 5.14. lIERETAUNGA HANDICAP of IuOSQVS. Seven furlongs. Tiirave, 9.2 (11. Tricklebank) 1 Loch Mabln, 9.5 (T. Jones) 2 •Mount Victoria, 9.5 (S. riced) 3 Scratched: Outward. Won by two lengths, a head being between second and third. Time» 1.30. CONCLUDING DAY. HASTINGS, Friday. The totalisator handled £9715, against £ll,BlO dealt with on the corresponding day last year, a falling off of £2095. For the two days the total was £21,011, compared with £20,938 at the last winter meeting. LADIES’ NECKLACE, of 65sovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mrs. G. 11. Manville’s hr g Lord Kilcheran, 4yrs, by Kiteheran —Strathspey, 10.7 (Mr. A. Best) 1 Mrs. J. Landel’s Fair Average, 10.7 (Mr. A. Hyde) -2 Mrs. 11. M. Campbell’s Flingot, 13.6 (Mr. G. Beatson) 3 Also started: Manitau 11.6, Composed 11.3, Alpheus 10.13, Ngakau 10.12, Tupaea 10.7, Morning 10.7, Raukawa 10.7. Lord Kiteheran led all the way, winning all out by a length, Flingot a length further off. Time, 2.20. JUNE STEEPLECHASE, of 200sovs. About two miles and a-half. H. n. Catherall’s b g Whakaweira, aged, by Pilgrim’s Progress—Espaniola, 10.8 (F. Flynn) 1 IL J. Cameron’s Gleiimore, 10.11 (J. Jones) 2 IL 1). Buchanan’s Flamingo, 9.7 (G. Gaddy) 3 Also started: Tyrannic 10.2, The Spaniard 9.7. Whakaweira won by 300 yards, Flamingo a furlong further back. Time, 5.35. RAUKAWA HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Seven fur lodars. !*• P. Ncagie’s b g Dhivolo, 3yrs, by Waikoura—Heavenly Twin, 9.0 (B. Oliver) 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Missile, 9.0 (W. Ryan> 2 J- 8. McNaughton’s Merrie Valet, 9.3 (Stan. Hold) 3 Also started: Waikehua 10.7, Manupai ?9, Amaru 9.9, Blend 9.8, Easy 9.4 Arohajau 0.3, Trleae 9.2, Moxella 9.2, Bcreola ?•-» Right Oh 9.0, lllnomanu 9.0, Sir Donald 9.0. Mon by a length, with a length and a-half Between second an d tlilrd. Time, 1.34.

FINAL HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. A. F. Douglas’ br g Throve, 4yrs, by Torpedo—Cornelian, 10.0 (IL Deeley) .. 1 J. Griffiths’ Cullinan, 9.4 (11. Griffiths) 2 F. Bilston’s San Pluie 9.6 (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: Irish Ride 10.5, Sublime 9.13, Lord Renown 9.11, Loeb. Mabiu 9.9, Alexis 9.5, Moutoa Girl 9.0. Vvon easily by a length and a-half, a length between second and third. Time, 1.19, * * £ WELLINGTON R.C. NOMINATIONS. WELLINGTON, Friday. The following are the nominations for the principal events at the Wellington Racing Club’s Winter Meeting:— Wellington Steeplechase, about three miles and a-quarter.—Master Ihnil, Sir Lethe, Hautere, Okaihau, Tui Cakobau v Continuance, Knuttfford, Antarctic, Lu geon, Black Northern, Paritutu, -To Rahul, Donzei, Compass, Zante, Dorando, Captain Jingle, Quandary, Beeline, Gleiunore, Wihakaweira, Appin, The Chief, The Spa nia rd, Sw a r t’h moo r. Winter Hurdle Race, two miles. —White Cockade, Jack Ashore, Paisano, St. Kelvin, Corouetted. The Native, Bollin, Idealism, Faunus, Silver Cluse, Koran, Kildonan, Black Northern, Seaman, Goodwin Park, 8a1d0.% Sandy Paul, Windage, Bismarck, Captain, Compass, Darby Paul, Bandalero, Julian, Master Theory, Elfish. Uranium, Merriwa, Waterworks, Nescot, The Rover, Gaelic, Game. £ * & S. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. TIM ART J, Saturday. The South Canterbury Jockey Club held its annual meeting last night. ‘The annual report congratulated members upon the satisfactory state of Hie finances for the year, the profit being £320. The following remit to the Racing Conference was adopted:—“That the Government bo asked to amend the tax on clubs to one on net profits instead of cm gross turnover.” 4’ 4- 4* AUSTRALIAN RACING. V.R.C. GRAND NATIONALS. MELBOURNE, June 20. The weights for the V.R.C. Grand Nationals were posted to-day. In the Hurdle Race Arquebuse is top weight, with 11.13. The New Zealand horses are weighted as follows. —Bridge 11.8, Wimniera 11.4, Pakau 10.10. Confederate heads the list in the Steeplechase with 12.0. The New Zealand horse Sea Dog has been apportioned 10.8. Home Rule has been scratched for the Rational Steeplechase.

V.A.T.C. MEETING

MELBOURNE. June 22. At Caulfield to-day the two principal events resulted as follows: — Toolambool Hurdle Race.—Home Rule 1, Joe 2, BuHawarra 3. Fifteen starters. Home Rule won by two lengths. Time 3.53 J. Ri-chmoud Cup.—Loki 1, Obi 2, lliffian 3. Nineteen started. Loki won by a head. Time, 2.55}.

THE ROSEHILL MEETING

SYDNEY, June 2*. At Rosehill to-day the Flying Handicap resulted:—Gigandra 1, Maltchester 2, loli 3. Neventeen started. Gigandra won by two lengths. Time, 1.14 i.

THE TURF IN ENGLAND.

ASCOT GOLD CUP. LONDON, June 21. Art the Ascot meeting yesterday the following was the result of the principal event: — 'THE GOLD CUP, value uOOsovs, with 3500sovs in addition. Two miles and a-half. Mr. T. Pilkington’s b h Prince Palatine, by Persimmon —Lady Lightfoot 1 Basse Pointe, syrs, by Simonian—Basse Tore 2 Bill and Coo, by William the Third— Cooee 3