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pulled up. With the hulk of the opposition meeting with mbdiaps, Hautere had an easy victory. Another good field contested the Islington Handicap, sixteen making their toilets, and of these Watchchain was a good favourite, with Semolina and Admiral Soult also well backed. Surplus delayed the start for some time, and was the cause of the worst dispatch o'f the day. Semolixi was quick to begin, and led all the way, winning nicely from Cloudy Dwwn, which just cut the favourite out of second money. Although saddled up for the second time during the afternoon, backers went strongly for Monorail, and he carried a lot of money, Waiowera and Taketumu ‘being the only others to meet with anything like decent support in a field of nine that contested the Flying Stakes. Monorail could only struggle into third position, Waiowera winning nicely at the finish from Royal Irish. The win was the third secured by Mr. Hall’s colours, the trio being turned out by J. Rae, the Ellerslie trainer. Details are:— AVONDALE cur HANDICAP of 3.Wovs.: second sOsovs. and third 25sovs. One mile and a quarter. F. Hall’s b f Bleriot, 3yrs., by Soult— Elf, 6.1-3 (Percival) 1 J. H. Waltersch g Golchuzt*, 4yrs, by Gluten—Gold Web, 7.11 (J. Buchanan) 2 N. Banks’s ch m Uranium, aged, by Leo-lantis—-Brownie, 8.0 (!’. Brady) 3 Also started: Master Wairikl. 8.1 (J. O’Shea), Maul Nina 7.9 (O’B-rten), Prince Soult 7.9 (C. Brown), Elf 7.9 (M. Ryan), Jolie Fl He 7.6 (J. Conquest); Kaween 6.13 (Hall), Sea Pink 6.11 (Moore), Lady Betty 6.12 (G. Stennlng). Prince Soult and Uranium gave a lot of trouble at the post, but they were in line when -the cords were released. Goldsize was first to leave the mark, and passing the stand had a slight advantage of Prince Bonn which had Uranium on his quartern, and then followed Lady Betty, Sen Pink, Bleriot, Master Wairiki. Jolie Fillo, * Kaween and Maui Nina, with Sea \Elf last, and these positions were maimtained as they left the straight Racing along the back, Goldsize and Lady Betty were in close company in the van, but passing the five furlong pose, Bleriot ran into the lead a length clear of Gobdsize and Lady Betty, with Prince Soult and Uranium next, the hust-rwimed getting a bump and losing her position. Bleriot was still the pilot when they crossed the top, Goldsize lying second with Prince King c *s‘ se up, and Uranium at the head of the others, ami in this order they turned for home. At the distance Goldsize threw out a determined challenge, and Uranium also put in a strong run, but Bleriot hung on to her with st yle, and crossed the line Vrnni L ,engl 1 l ? 3 advantage of Goldsize, with We Plrt i " “ lot of -"‘ >d work. TCin 11 w»se away third. Prince »ea B phik S then < "" nE Sea liif . S* rJhJ r Flle ' i!nd Mi,,u Nlua > witu » Betty, Kaween and Master Wairiki favourite 1 . 8 * ’ Tl,ue ’ 226 SECOND DAY. t , Tl ‘°/'.' ondllle Jockey Club concluded their Spring Meeting on Saturday afternoon. the weather was wretched, and several .heavy showers swept over the course, making it sloppy underfoot for the spectators, and the racing track very ho dmg. Notwithstanding the unfavourable conditions there was a lar<»e. attendance, and those who braved the elements were rewarded with some interesting racing. . 6 As on the opening day, the various Officials got through their allotted tasks in a manner that left no room for complaint. During the meeting Mr. J. Gallagher had charge of the catering, and a band, under Bandmaster G. F. Cater, rendered a musical programme on the lawn. Speculation was again brisk, and when the totals came to be made up, it was found that the staff, under Mr. J. E. Cooke, had handled the sum of £20705 as against £18,673 last year, making a total of £36,321 10/ fol the gathering an increase of £4205 on last season’s amount. Racing opened with the Second Hurdles, for which half a dozen saddled up, and of these Te Whareroa was made a better favourite than Sphinx, none of the others being backed with any spirit. Te Whareroa justified the confidence reposed in him, winning easily at the finish from Miss Explosion. Sphinx fell at the lass fenee, when she looked like making a decent race of it. Seven came out for the President's Handicap, \\ aiowera finding a little more support than Taketumu, while Scorch also had friends. Waiowera looked like pulling her hackers through, hut inside the distance Taketumu, which finished strongly, caught her, and the weight and heavy going telling on the favourite, she had to he content with second honours. ■Scorch spoilt a good winning chance by runfiing out at the home turn. When the numbers wore hoisted for the Avondale Guineas, eight were left. in. »nd bs.ckers went strongly for Bleriot,

Prince Soult being next in request, and then in order of favouritism came Semolina. Tact. Monorail, General Drouet, and Prince Merriwee, with Laverna the outsider of the party. The race needs very little description, for it was little more than an exercise canter for Bleriot, which was in front at the end of a furlong, and never gave her backers any uneasiness. Prince Soult ran a better race than in the Cup, but though he finished gamely enough under pressure, never really extended the winner. Semolina, which was badly placed in the early stages, ran a good race under the circumstances, but the distance was too far for Tact. Monorail was very dis appointing, and was never prominent. The eight acceptors carded came out for the Nursery Handicap, Jeu d’Esprit carrying a little more money than Rosea, Soultikoff being the only other to get anything like decent support. Jeu d’Esprit showed a lot of pace in the early stages, and a hundred yards from the post looked to have the race in safe keeping, but Rosea, responding gamely to the calls of her rider, J. Buchanan, just got up and snatched a head victory, with Soultikoff, which finished fast, half a length away. Royal Soult, First Wairiki and Ruatangata declined their engagements in the Plumpton Handicap, leaving eight to go to the barrier. Goldsize carried nearly a third of the investments, while Uranium was also well supported. Sea Elf and Watclichain being next fancied. There was a lot of kicking at- the post, and when they jumped off Uranium slipped and ricked herself, being pulled up after they had gone a furlong. Jolie Fille made most of the running, but at the distance Goldsize looked an easy winner. The little son of Gluten, however, stopped in a stride, and Jolie Fille, coming again, won nicely from Watchchain, which was somewhat unlucky, with Flying Soult a good third. The large field of twenty-five came out for the New Lynn Handicap, and when the machine closed I’otoa was favourite, with the bracketed pair Karalali and Revelation next in' request, Tripoli and Baku carrying most money of the others. The start was a straggling one, and the bulk of the horses were never prominent. Potoa looked to have a winning chance turning for home, but at the distance Haku had him settled, only to give way in turn to Vestal, which won in good style. Although only eight breasted the cords for the Nihotapu Handicap, they gave a lot of trouble at the post. Cloudy Dawn was favourite, with Domino and Royal Soult also well backed. When the word was given to go, Master Jack, Royal Soult and Hemisphere all stood on the mark, and lost a lot of ground. Five furlongs from home Ruatangata tooK charge, and hia rider keeping him going, never let the field within striking distance. Domino was second, and Sea Pink third, with Royal Soult, which put. in a phenomenal run just outside the placed horses. The concluding event brought out seven, and Red Lupin was made a better favourite than Lucille, with Naumai and Scorch also fancied. Naumai began quickest, but Lucille soon shot to the front, and led to the distance, where she compounded, and Dido took charge, only to give way in turn to Scorch, which finished fast,’ and scored a length victory. Details are: AVONDALE GUINEAS of 225SOVS. Six furlongs. F. Hall s b g Bleriot, 3yrs, Soult—Elf, 8.5 (Buchanan) 1 Mesdumea Foss and Steuart’s hr c Prince Soult, 3yrs, 8.10 (McMillan) 2 R. Hannon’s hr f Semolina, 8.5 (Brady).. 3 Also started: Prince Merriwee 8.10, Monorail 8.10, General Drouet 8.10, Tact 8.5, Laverna 5.5 A heavy shower swept over the course, delaying the start for some time, but when they lined up they were let go at the first attenip.. Prince Soult was quickest to begin. ami piloted the field out of the straight, but when they straightened up for the run along the back Bleriot and Tact were in close company, the pair having three lengths’ advantage of Prince Soul., and then ca ue General Drouet, Monorail’. Prince M Triwee. and Semolina, in that order, with Laver m After passing the half-mile |Hist Bleriot shook off Tact, and crossing the o_> had a couple of lengths the beat of T'cr, Prince Soidt. and Semolina, which we e in a bunch, the rest of the field being th n already beaten Bleriot tunmd lor luma with the lo:d unaltered, and although Pri ne Soult put in a strong challenge in the run to the post, he count not make the slightest impression on Bleriot, which gave Buchanan an easy ride, winning without an effort by a length and a-balf. Semolina was a length further back, third, and then came Tact, Monorail, and Prince Murrlwee, which were close together. Laverna war last. Time, l.ul 8-5. Bleriot was favourite.

DUNEDIN ACCEPTANCES. The following acceptances have been received for the 'first'day of the Dunedin J key Club’s Spring Meeting:— (urdle Race of 105sovs., one mile and. t ‘e-quarters.—Gaelic 10.11, Gangway 10.5, ilk Ashore 10.4, Stayboy 913, Gold Tin . 11, Don Rubyl 0.4, Red, White and Blue •>.3, Pure Gold 9.0, White Flag 9.0, Gipsy Bill 9.0. Trial Handicap of lOOsovs., six furlongs.— Mosgiel 8.5, Owhetero 8.2, Carolus 8.2, Jan 8.2, Jet 8.2, Marekena 8.2, Ambo 8.2, Foam Flake 8.0, Good Time 8.0. Hesione 80. Trieme 7.13, Red Pennon 7.13, Carpet Knight 7.13, Pellant 7.13, Gold Ring 7.13, Gold Cup 7.13, Concordia 7.11. Chrysotes 7.11, E’.delform 7.11, Leading Lady 7.11. Mosgiel Handicap of 25050v5., one mile nnd a-quarter.—Martine 8.0. Coroniform 8.3, Magdala 8.2, Odessa 8.1, True Knight 80, Countermine 7.10, Mumura 7.4, Gnome 7.0, Kilmeny G.B. Electric Handicap of loOsovs.. six furlongs.—Sea King 9.2. Stepmeter 9,2, Soldiers’ Chorus 8.11, Palisade 8.9, My Lawyer 8.6, Thistledown 8.2, Gapon 7.9, Orton 7.7. Star Dancer 7.7. Anna Carlovna 6.11. Aphaea 6 8. Taioma Handicap of lOOsovs., six furlongs. — Bucco 9.2, Scottish Star 8.13, HeSione 8.9, Foam Flake 8.6, Cocoon 8.6, Mahuri 8.5, Carolus 8.0, Miss Devere 7.9, Ella Sacha 7.9, Jet 7.9, Carpet Knight 7.9, Red Pennon 7.7, Orange Lily 7.7, Gold Ring 7.7, St. Roberta 7 7, Marekena 7.7. October 'Welter Handicap of 12550v5., one mile.—Ceylon 9.9, Russo 9.7, Medallist 9.6, Lupulite 9.0. Kilmeny 8.13, Grand Slam 9.1'1, Directoire 8.6, Troon 8.5, Pepin 8.4, Gold Cup 8.0. Dunedin Stakes of 25050v5., four furlongs. Nightwatch 8.0, Wiiizz 8.0, Cotton Reel 8.0, Chinook colt 8.0, The Fin 8 0, Aye Aye 8.0, Fender 7.9, Imner 7.9, Stepha filly 7.9, Sartovna 7.9. Petrovna filly 7.9, Bradanante 7.9, Warstep 7.9, Charlotte 7.9, St. Sophia 7.9. 4» 4» ♦ WANGANUI RACES. WANGANUI, Thursday. At the Wanganui Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting last Thursday the totaltsator put through £14.705, as against, £13.540 on the same day last year. Results are as follows: — FLYING HANDICAP, of 15OsovS. Six furlongs. Plriwai, 7.12 * 1 Altcar, 8.3 2 Merry Frank, 7.11 3 tat Irish resulted in Pirtwai winning by a head, with half a length between second* and third. Time. 1.16 1-5. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, of llOsovs. Six furlongs. Patrouale, 8.2 1 Oxenhope, 7.7 2 Topic, 8.3 3 Scratched: WaiwaL Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 1.17. WANGANUI GUINEAS, a sweepstakes of lOsovs each, with 40u*ors added. One mile. Messrs W. G. and G. L. Stead’s hr g Bon Reve, 3yrs, by Boaiform—Dreamer, 8.5 (W. Young) 1 Sir G. Clifford’s b f Brown Owl, 3yrs, by Treadmill—Gleuowlet, 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's h g Haskayne, 3yrs, •by Birkenhead—Outer, 8.5 (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: Vocation 8.10, Our King 8.10, Multiply 8.10, Winning Way 8.5, Oakum 5.5. After a long delay the field got away in good line. Haskayne assumed the lead, and the order down the bark was Haskayne, Brown Owl, Our King, Bon Reve, -and Vocation. Bon Reve made up his ground along the top end, and led into the straight with Brown Owl. A gresit race to the post resulted. Bon Reve winning by a length from Brown Owl. Haskayne was two lengths away, and Multiply, Vocation, Winning Way, and Our King in that order. Time, I. 1-5. For misbehaviour at the post Young was disqualified for the rest of the meeting. OKFHU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 150sovs. One mile and three-quarters. Hon. J. D. Ormond’s Bollin, 10.0 (F. Flynn) 1 C. Mumby’s c g Sandy Paul, 9.2 (F. Cress) 2 J. McKelvie’s Coronet ted. 10.8 (11. Futcher) 3 Also started: Waterworks, Hawick, Seaman, Darby Paul. Sandy Paul and Hawick made the early running, with Waterworks and Coronet ted. Passing the stand the order was Hawick, Coronetted, Bollin, Waterworks, Sandy Paul, with Darby Paul and Seaman last. Four furlongs from home Darby Paul came from the rear, and, stalling off Sandy Paul and Bollin in the straight, won by threequarters of a length from Bollin. Sandy Paul was a length away, and Coronet ted. Seaman. Waterworks, and Hawick in that order. Time. 3.21*. The stewards held an inquiry into the running of Darby Paul. The race was given to Bollin. and T. Jones was disqualified' for 12 months for boring Bollin. •GONVILLE HACK HURDLE RACE of llOsovs, Aixiut one mile and five furlongs. J. Jackson’s Silver Cluse, by Sylvia Park — Recluse mare. 10.3 (E. Murtagh) .... 1 Fashion Plate. 10.5 (G. I-ee) 2 Timothy, 9.0 (T. Willis) 3 Also started: Te Roti, St. Felix, Seawind. Avintrix. Hollier. Passing the stand the order was Timothy, Avlatrix, Te RotL Silver Cluse, and Fashion Plate. At the back of the course Te Roti fell. and St. Felix lost his rider. After walking some distance Te Roti dropped dead. Silver Cluse was the first into the straight, nnd. stalling off a strong challenge from Fashion Plate, won by half-a-length. Timothy was dose up, third, and Avlatrix next. Time. 3.7 2-5. PUTIN I BACK HANDICAP of IftWva. Six furlongs. 11. Prosser’s Aratlatlu, by Achilles - Moiuohal. 7.4 (J. Conquest) 1 St. Helena. 7.1 (Oliver) 2 Allwar, 7.4 (Fryer) 3

Also started: Avaunce, Sanguinary, Distinction, Sam -Pan, Galtee, Semaphore, Postillion, Silver Rose, Resonant St. Helena got away best, and led Aratiatl-a, Galtee, and Semaphore Into the straight, where Aratlatla gradually wore her down, and won a fine race by a neck. All-war was close up, third, with Semaphore, Avaunce, and Postillion next in order. Time, 1.17 4-5. A protest against Aratlatla for cutting across St. Helena was dismissed. SPRING HANDICAP of laOsovs. One mile. F. Hall’s Obligant, by Obligado— Cytense, 6.12 (P. Barry) 1 Con the Shaughraun, 7.2 (E. Lowe) .... 2 Ladrone, 7.2 (H. Tricklebank) 3 Also started: Lady Lucy, Mendip, Sandstream, Lady Menschikoff, Ngatimuru, Coromandel, Royal Marine, Kllrain, Aloha, Mallard, Lady Kilcheran. Con the Shaughraun, Obligant, Aloha, and Sandstream was the order to the straight, where Obligant went to the front, and holding the opposition at bay, won comfortably by a length from Con the Shaughraun. Ladrone was fourth, and Lady Menschikoff, iSandstream, Ngatimuru, and Royal Marine next in order. Time, 1.461. WANGANUI. Saturday. ■A lot of rain fell yesterday and there was every prospect of the going being in a very bad , way for the second day of the Wanganui J.C. Spring Meeting. Fortunately the weather cleared and the sun and a gale of wind soon dried up the course, which was in very fair condition. The racing was of an interesting description, though in two or three of the events the fields were small. The attendance was large and speculation was brisk. The heavy state of tracks led to Equitas being withdrawn from the opening event, the Owen Handicap, leaving only five to face the starter. It was the smallest field and worst start of the meeting. Makara, Master Sylvia, and Merry Frank got hung up in the tapes, Plriwal and Prosper getting a clear start of some ten lengths. Makara gradually made up the leeway and finally scored by two lengths. It was a splendid performance on the favourite’s P Aratlatla was made a hot favourite in the Railway Hack, for which 17 saddled up. From an excellent start Lockwood and Semaphore jumped to the front. The former led into the straight, where Semaphore got up, and going on won by half a length. Postillion was fourth. Aratlatla was prominent at the half distance, but then fell away. Hawick finished last in the big hurdles on the first day, but led from start to finish today, and won easily from Coronetted, which was favourite, with Sandy Paul next in demand Koran looked very big, but shaped well in the early stages, and should soon strike form. Fashion Plate proved what a good hurdler he is in the Hack Race by scoring nicely after indulging Aviatrix in the lead until the last hurdle had been cleared. It looked as if Aviatrix was a sure winner, coming round the bend, but Fashion Plate cut hec down in great style when he was Called upon, and won in faster time than the big hurdles was cut out in. Fashion Plate was the hottest favourite Of the meeting. In the Higgle Handicap, Merrivonia and Otahu were the popular picks. The former got second, The Native winning a good race »y a length, after leading over the last seven furlongs. Lady Lucy was expected by her connections to run well, but tailed off all the way, and on her form here she does not look to have any chance in the Ne.. Zea.aiia < up. Lady Meu&cmkoff nnished fourth. The winner was cheered on Of the seven starters in the Moutoa Handicap, ouii rail carried most money, Phroso being next in demand. The latter Is owned by 11. G. T. Moore, and is a six-year-old daughter of Sir Tristram. She won a hack race at the Egmout-Wangauui Hunt In easy fashion, and scored to-day comfortably from San Pan. A dozen faced the barrier for the Marangai Handicap, which brought the meeting ■to a close. The start was a very bad one. North East was left at the post, and took no part in the race. Lady Moutoa and Ngatiaruanui were also badly left. Equitas leu for half a mile, when Patriotic and Vocation closed up. The two latter raced together into the straight, where Equitas closed up, and a great firnish wits fought out, Patriotic irttfn" the verdict by a head. Equitas, the favourite, was a neck away, th • c The weather kept fine during the day except for a slight shower, and the Club scored a big success. The starter was roundly hooted for his effort in the last race. Ngatiruanul was most unlucky at the meeting, itehig left at the post on the first day and not Starting, and getting badly away again today, losing all chance. The totalisator returns were £16.975, making £31,780 for the meeting’ against £26,486 last year, an increase of £5,294.