Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 17, 23 October 1912, Page 11

Turf Gossip.

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FIXTURES* Oct. 24—Springfield Hack R.C. Annual Oct. 24 and 25—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring Oct. 26 and 28—Wellington R.C. Spring. Oct. 28 —Waverley-Waitotara R.C. Annual. Oct. 28 and 29—Gore R.C. Spring. Ort. 29 ami 30 —Greymouth J.C. Spring. Nov. 2,4, 6, and 9—C.J.C. Metropolitan. Nov. 6 and 7 Winton J.C. Annual. Nov. 6 and 9—Auckland R.C. Spring. Nov. 20 and 21 Marlborough R.C. Spring. Nov. 20 and 21—South Canterbury J.C. Spring. Nov. 30 and Dee. 2—Feiiding J.C. Spring. Dec. 11 and 12—Rangitikei R.C. Summer. Dee. 26 and 30 and Jan. 1 and 2—Auckland R.C. Summer. The Egmont Racing Club have raised the value of the Egmont Cup to SOOsovs. Mr Geo. Morse has been re-elected handicapper and Mr <’. O’Connor starter to the Egmont Racing Club. The Monoform mare Monoplane will probably be brought back from Australia shortly. According to the Victorian writer “Terliuga,” Gigandra is the best six-furlong horse at present in Australia. Mr C. E. Major’s two-year-old filly, by Sylvia Park—Chrissie, has gone into S. Hodge’s charge at Avondale. The high-priced Golden Slipper, which proved -a costly failure since leaving N.Z., lias foaled a filly to Wallace. The Obligado gelding Vivace, which has been in work for some time in the Thames district, is now located at Ellerslie. The hunter Galvata badly strained the muscles of his shoulder one day last week., and will have to be treated to a spell. The Nestor gelding Nelins is gradually getting into form, and fenced) well in a schooling gallop with Arawa at Ellerslie. The St. Paul gelding Captain Paul w-as schooled over five hurdles at Ellerslie, fencing safely, but tired somewhat at the finish. While being schooled at Ellerslie in company with Lloyds, the Explosion mare Fuss hit the last feme hard and came to grief. Private information received from Sydney states that the recent A.J.C. Spring Meeting was the worst experienced by layers for years. The Soult horse Royal Soult is progressing satisfactorily in his work at Avondale, and promises to be well forward for his A.R.C. Bpring engagements. Two veterans in Advocate and Grenadier, which have not sported silk for some time, figure amongst the nominations for the A.R.C. Spring Meeting. The Hotchkiss horse Advocate is gradually getting into shape at Ellerslie, but whether he will stand the winding up gallop remains to be seen. Although J. Williamson has nominated both Hautere and Armagh for the Onehunga iSteeplecliaso, if present intentions are carried out only one will be started. A. Goodman, private trainer to Mr. C. J. Parker, is to bring four horses to the A.R.C. Spring Meeting, including the three-year-olds Our Kiilfe and Multiply. D. Moraghan had an addition to his string during the week in a three-year-old colt by Monoform Graceful. The colt is a very big fellow, and takes greatly after his sire. The mare Miss Ada, which is now under the charge of W. Mobberley at Ellerslie, is the latest addition to the ranks of hurdlers. In her initial displays the daughter of Takapuna show's plenty of promise. The Soult mare La Reina, ■which is iileelv handicapped in the A.R.(’. x Handicap, is striding along freely on the tracks at Ellerslie, ami <»n a recent morning easily beat Waiwera over a round of the inside grass. Mr llenrys evidently holds the opinion that Bobrikolf has. seen his best day, for in framing his handicap for the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap'he calls on Equltas to concede him 51bs, and Los Angelos 31bs. No less than 19 nominations have been received for the Hunters’. Steeplechase at the A.R.C. Spring Meeting, and a$ owners are now allowed to put up professional horsemen, probably a big field will go to the post. . . It was understood that the steeplechase horse Sir Lethe was to have been disposed of in Australia, but evidently his owner changed his mind. for the son of was brought back to Wellington by the Moeraki last Wednesday. The horses brought back from Sydney by the Moeraki, which arrived at Wellington ia u t week. were : — Allegory. Vi<*eLdmiral, I’elreno, Canute, Adelicln, GertH?rga, Bronze, E mien gar de, Theodore, Mid-

night Sun* Reumac. sir Lethe, Obsono. and a two-year-old by Prudent King—Emblem.

The following are the acceptances for the Ne W Zealand Trotting Cup of l,ooosovs., two miles:—Emmeline <*er, St. Swlthln ss, Aberfeldy ss, Bright Lady Clare 7«, Princess Louise 7s. Silver Princess 7s, Gold Bell Bs, Red Child Bs, Quincey Bs, Prince Alert Bs, Little Tib Bs, Albert II Bs, Glenda lough Ss, Piecework 9s, Ravcnschild 9s, Manderene 9s, Medallion 9s.

The Great Northern Guineas looks like providing an interesting struggle, although the field may not number‘more than half a dozen. The Avondale heroine, Bleriot, will have somewhat stronger opposition than she had last month, and a lot of extra interest will be infused into the event by the presence of the Gisborne colt Our King in the field.

Four hunters, in Atawhai, Mahonga, Ice!, and Captain Jack, were schooled over a round of the big country at Ellerslie going over the hill. Atawhai finished a long way in front, but ran off at the double on both occasions, while Captajn Jack stopped at the water, and could not be induced to face it, being eventually taken of!’.

Mr T. H. Lowry evidently intends sending Salta no to Auckland to contest the A.R.C. Welcome Stakes next month. Saltano is a colt by Soult from Monoquil, and was purchased cheaply for 125gns. at the last Glenora Park sale, where he was dispose*] of on behalf of Mr J. McNicoll. If Saltano is sent up, bis presence in the field will add increased interest to the event.

It is interesting to note Mr Henrys* opinion of Australian and New Zealand form, as represented by Autumnus and Ventura. Both are three-year-olds, and are put on the same mark by Mr Henrys at 8.9, but, as the latter is entitled to a sexual allowance of 51bs, the southern handicapper is evidently impressed with Australian form. Autumnus is asked to carry 51bs and Ventura lOlbs over weight for age.

The victory of Undecided in the Mastorten Cup on Thursday will bring the son Mensehikoff into prominence for the N. 7 Cup, for which he does not Incur aty penalty by reason of his win at O-pakk When the weights first appeared Undecidedwas sorted out as one of the picks of til* handicap, ami now that lie has shown fl return to form will probably touch a short price for the Riccarton two-mile race.

The Takapuna Jockey Club have issued their programme for the coming season. The chib have increased their stakes by 450sovs, the added money to be distributed now totalling 4,4iiosovs. At the spring meeting the two principal events, the St. Andrew’s Handicap and Spring Handicap, have been raised to 250sovs and 200sovs respectively, while the big event of the year, rhe Takapuna Cup. now carries a stake of SOOsovs and the T.J.C. Handicap SOOsovs. The club have made a number of improvements to their running track, and everything promises for a record season.

In framing bis handicaps for the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s Meeting Mr Coyle asks Our King to concede Monorail 191bs over six furlongs. Although the latter ran somewhat disappointingly at Avondale, it would not he altogether advisable to accept that as bis true form, for his work in the tracks shows him to be endowed with plenty of pace, and in their training Scorch is of very little use to him. On a recent morning at Ellerslie Monorail skipped over six furlongs ou the inside grass in 1.19, beating Scorch by three lengths.

Two days before the opening of the big meeting at Randwick, the Sydney •‘Dally Telegraph” paid a compliment to New Zealand jumpers in the following paragraph: — “The many thousands of people who will be present at the spring mooting of the Australian Jockey Club, and especially the section who favour jumping races, will have much to thank the New Zealand division for. Hitherto our jumping races have invariably not boon worth the money given to be run

for. It has often occurred that the runners as a whole were so lacking in quality that the races were scarcely worth looking at, but the presence on the scone'of such performers as Paisa no, Black Northern, Continpaiice, John. Sir Lethe, and others promises to make the hurdle races and steeplechases by no means the least interesting events in a very big programme. New Zealand racing men will thus add mn.-h tone to the meeting, and if they succeed in appropriating a full share of the spoils, their good fortune will scarcely be begrudged under the circumstances. Let the best horses win is the hope of all good sportsmen.”

The term “dark horse’’ is thought Io have had its origin in the following circumstances: In the last century there lived in Tennessee a “character”. named Flynn, an elderly person, who dealt in horses. Flynn generally contrived to own a speedy nag or two for racing purposes If lie could arrange for “a •mod thing” during his peregrinations Throughout the State.- The best of Flynn’s flyers was a coal black stallion named Dusky* Pete, almost a thoroughbred, and able to go in the best of company. One day Flynn visited a town where a race meeting was in progress. He entered Pete. The people, knowing nothing of the horse’s antecedents, and not being over-impressed by his npp- arance, backed the local favourite heavily

lagainst the stranger. Just as the beasts were being saddled for the race, a certain Judge McMinamce. -wh«» was the “oracle’’ •J that part of Ute State, arrived on the course, and was made one «»f the race Judges. As be took bis place on the stand he was told of tlie folly of the owner of the strange entry. Running bis eye ove*| the track, the judge instantly recognised Pete. “Gentlemen,” said MvMinampe, “there’s a dark horse in this ra‘*e, as you’ll soon find out ” He was right. Pete, "the dark horse,’* lay back until the tliree-quarter pole was reached, when he went to the front with a rush and won the race. Tlie development of trotting speed is shown by the following table of world’s mile records: — IBs<S —Flora Temple, b m, by Bogus Hunter, 1574-—Goldsmith Maid, b m, by Abdallah, 2.14. 1878 — Rarus, b g, by Conklin’s Abdallah, 2.14 g. 1879 — St. Julien, b g. by Volunteer, 2.12 J. 1880— Maud S.. eh m, by Harold, 2.1 tj. 1880 St. Julieu, b g, by Volunteer, 2.11 J. 1881— Maud S.. < b m, by Harold, 2.10}. 1884 Jay Eye I-.ee. bl< g, by Dictator, 2.10. 1885—Maud S., eh m, by Harold, 2.8 J. 1891 — Sunol, b m, by Electioneer, 2.8}. 1892 — Nancy Hanks, br ni, by Happy Medium. 2.4. 1894—Alix, 11 m. Patronage, 2.3 J. J-XX) —The Abbott, b o. by I’liitnes, 2.3}. PjOl Creseeus, eh b, by Robert McGregor, 1903 _ - 2 Eou Dillon, b in, by Sidney Dillou (with windshield), 1.58 J. 1910 —Uhlan, bk g. by Bingen (without windshield). 1.58£.

WAIRARAPA NOTES.

Sir Knox will be taken to Trentbani next week and will compete tn the big mone?. The Sir l.addo gelding is in great f ' ? Si l napis is showing capital form on the track, and will probably be taken on to Trentham and Rleearton. San Pail, Allure, ami Phroso arc all engaged in the IVaverlev Cup. and, consequently, a god race should result tn this event. The Wairarapa jumper Sir Lethe has been brought home from Sydney. It was first intended by Mr. Vallanee that Sir Lethe should go to Melbourne after the Randwiek meeting, but he lias now decided to give the Lethe horse a spell. Euroeo and Rahatii are to be taken to the Waverlcy meeting. Both are in good condition and should run forward In their respective events. Serenity may also start •it Waverlev, but he has run so disappointingly of In'to that he Is not. given much chance in the handicap in which he has been entered.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH

Canteibnry stables had a very successful time at the DuneiHu Jockey Clubs meeting last week. Out of fourteen races decided .luring the two days’ ten were won by horses trained at Rieearton. and another by an animal hailing from, Ashburton. Under the circumstances, it is not surprising to learn that' stay-at-home backers in Christehnreh won lots of money; as a fact, I hear that, the starting price merchants were -badly smitten. The success of Coronifonn in the two chief handicaps of the meeting lilt them particularly hard, t'oroniforni lias had a somewhat varied career. The season before last lie showed good form more than onee up to a mile and a-half, and won some decent races, being then an inmate of Aynsley’s stables. Last season he failed to score a win, and his original owner passed him on at n modest tigure. He then joined McAuley's stable, but the eliange brought no link. The turn came a few weeks ago. when he won at Ashburton, and he lias now added two more victories at Dunedin, so that his present owner can take credit for an excellent investment. Soldiers’ Chorus, which won the Electric .Handicap at the Dunedin meeting, -was backed recently for the New Zealand Cup, but lie is also in the Stewards’ Handicap, mid that race may be more in his line than the two miles. Ifesslone, which won the Taioma Handicap at Dunedin, is proving a very useful hack, this being the fourth success she has scored during the present season. The manner in wliieh Gangway won the Spring Hurdle Handicap at the Dunedin meeting made a good impression, and the son of CastashoreStephanos is .now being talked of as n horse with a big future over hurdles. Wliizx. the winner of the Dominion llamlieap at the Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday, is a two-year-old brother to Silver Bullet, which is now racing in Australia. He is by Calibre-Tnpirwal, a sister to Porirna and Kamo, by Sister Deiaval. Jan which won the Burnside Hnndieap at tlie Dunedin Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday, was bred by Mr. J. B. Heid, and was sold as n yearling to Mr. J. Buckley for 425 guineas, lie started four times as n two-year-old, Ills best performance being Io run second to Ermeugarde in the Wellesley Stakes at the spring meeting of tlie Wellington Racing Club. A few' weeks ago he was sold to the Southland sportsman Mr. H. Rodgers, amt went into the stable of P. T. Hogan. Jan Is a representative of tlie successful St. Simon Musket cross, as he is by Charlemagne H.. by St. Simon Perfect Dream, Janet being by, Castor Cissy, a sister to Trenton, by Musket Frailty. The result of tlie. Dnnedln Slakes fully bore out tlie opinion Hint was generally held here, as It was anticipated the race would resolve itself Into a innteli between War Step and Nightwatch. The result was a good race, apparently on Hint show lug there is not much to choose between the pair, so I hat their next meeting will be nwnlted with keen Interest. I have always hold a good opinion of Mr. Daleety's liiey-looklng fitly, and mil prcpiued to think slio will always bo found l n good generous galloper. Perhaps one would look for Nlghl-

wab-h to the most Improvement wltH for he u that i>T not properly' set while War Step to of the low made rfort that are tiMial'y seen at their best early in the season; therefore It wotild ocoaHon no surprise to find the ("bokebore Ixxlgp volt show to more advantage than War Step as hhe season advances. Although there is no doubt that the above-mentioned pair represent two of the best juveniles located here, there are others which wii) kUow to advantage when asked to sport silk, and to a name a likely trio, a good judge at Ricvnrton takes Mow bra v (Mensrhikuff -Lady Melton), Hiotoriette ’ (Achilles—chinwag), and the Charlemagne 11. Arniigera colt as being the most likely to distinguish themselves in the future.

When the Wellington Racing Club secured Laliour Day on which to hold its spring meeting, thus bringing it within one week of the C.J.C.’s Metropolitan fixture, It was generally thought that there -would bo only a poor response from the Southern stables, and this opinion has been borne out, as there an? only something like seven horses from here entered in the open races. M. Hobbs will probably make the journey with a couple of two-year-olds (Mowbray and the Charlemagne IL- Neva colt), ami Crosbio and P. V. Mason may also take up Historlte ami Cherubini, but nothing definite will be decided upon until Mr, Greenwood’s team returns from Sydney. R. 1). O’Donnell was down from Yaldhnrst on Saturday with several members •»f his team, including Los Angelos, Bon Revo, Ron Ton, Oxenhope, Culprit, and Culture. all of which are looking In capital fettle. They were only given half to steady pacing. O’Donnell Informed me that Los Angelos and Oxenhope would be sent to Wellington to fulfil their engagements. O’Donnell will not accompany the horses north, as he will be too busy at home with his team, and B. Lyall will probably go up in charge.

a.r.c. spring meeting.

ACCEPTIONS FOR THE LEADING EVENTS. WELCOME STAKES of oOOsovs. Five? furlongs. Mr. F. E. Ross’ Crecy filly. Mt. F. E. Ross’ Soldier. » Mr. H. D. de Lautour’s Lady Alicia. Mr. W. Nidd’s Prelude filly. 'Mr. Geo. Nalsh’s Miss Phyllis colt. Mr. J. O. E. Jackson’s Marconi. Mr. F. Hall’s Merry Roe Mr. R. Hannon’s Jeu d’Esprit. Mr. W. Montgomery’s Lady Kegel fi'rty. Mr. D. McKinnon’s Marshal McDonald. Mr. T. H. Lowry’s Soltano. • Mr. John Paterson’s Kia Kaha. Mr. R. Kerehoma’s Reel colt. Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s Soultikoff. Mr. J. H. Walters’ Rosea. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS of 750SOVSL One mile. Mr. H. Connop’s Lady Elgiva. Mr. C. Dawson’s Hawarden. Mr. Jas. Dunning's Crecy filly. Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s Princfl Boult. Mr. F. Hall s Bierlot. Mr. H. D. de Lautour’s Monorail. Mr. C. J. Parker’s Our King. Mr. R. J. Stanfield’s Gelatine. Mr. W. Walters’ General Drouet. CITY HANDICAP. st lb lb Antoinette ... 810 Miss Winsome 7 9 Waimangu ... 8 8 Coromandel (InSanta Rosa .. 8 B eluding 51b Gloy 8 rt penalty .... 7 12 Kaka ma 8 1. Waiorewa .... 7 6 Goldsize 7 12 Multiply 7 5 La Reina .... 7 12 Mau! Nina ... 7 4 Labour Day .. 711 Semolina ..... 7 3 Master Walriki 711 Flying Soujt . 0 9 Royal Soult .. 7 11 Sea Pink .... G 7 Jolie Fille .... 7 10

WELLINGTON R.C. SPRING MEETING. The following are the acceptances for the Wellington Racing Club’s Spring Meeting: — Rimutaka Handicap of lOOsovs, six furlongs. Avaunce 9.0. Dirge 8.11. Monologue 8.7, War Queen 8.2, Semaphore 8.2, Patronale 8.0, Black Lupin 8.9, Daunton 7.5, Otarala 7.5, Courtly 7.5, Valtlre 0.10. Shorts Handicap of 120sovs, live furlongs. —Equltas 10.4, Naumai 9.5. Gipsy Bello 9.0. <Radiole 8.13, Blue Lake 5.9, Crown Pear! 8.9, Pirlwai 8.0, Mount Victoria 8.0. Styx 7.11, Prosper 7.11. Allurement 7.9, British Maid 7.8, Peroneal 7.4. Beacon 7 2, Lcapuk! 7.0. Lockwood G. 13, Sicpney 0.13, Early Morn G. 10, Distinction G. 7. Wellington Handicap of -lOOsovs, one mile and a-quarter. Bobrikoff 9.4. Eqtiilas 8.13. Sea Queen 8.5, Mcrrivonia 8.4. Byron 7.12, Mendip 7.12. Sir Knox 7.12. Theodore 7.10, Kaskayne 7.7, Odessa 7.7, Sandstream 7.6, Patriotic 7.6, Obllgant 7.5. Lady Moutoa 7.3, Ngatiniaru 7.0, Ladrone 6.11, Sir Solo 6.7, Brown Trout 6.7, St. Felix 6.7. First Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase of 120sovs, two miles and a half. Hawick 11.11, Kelp 10.12, Rangitane 10.0, lilghden 9.11, Gondolier 9.10, Elwell 9.7, Zulu 9.7, Greystonc 9.7. Major Webb 9.7. Walnut Handicap of lOOsovs, one mile.— Undecided 10.7, Domino 9.12, Midnight Sun 9.12, Goldlinder 9.6, Lady Moutoa 9.1, Mira 9.0, Bollin 8.13, Bracken 8.13, Ceylon 8.11, Negative 8.11, Kllosteri 8.10, Mallard 8.5, Beacon 8.5, Aloha 8.5, Aetna 8.0. Final Scurry Handicap of lOOsovs, five furlongs.—Lady Volga 9.1, Gay Lawless 8.10, Sanguinary 8.10. Monologue 8.8, Early Morn 83, War Queen 8.3, Lady. Louis\ 8.3, Missile 8.1, A rat la tin 8.1, Patronala 8.1, Portland Lady 8.1, Potoa 7.10, Red Book 7.8, Daunton 7.6, Borsil 7.6, Exertion 7.3, Ladino 7.2, Ale. lo 6.13, Biddy 0.13, Ghoorkdale 6.11, Surat lira 6.11, Merry Guy 6.11, Merrlvalc 6.11, Otter 0.11. The horses remaining In the Wellington Stakes. 19k2, are as follow s :—Rm> Bi Cherubini, Hhtorklte v ».li f

Crecy, Tne Hague, filly by Field Battery— Wish, filly by Field Battery—Trix, filly by Field Battery—St. Winifred, b f by The Bund —Fiona, Nydia, Jason, Hoopoe, Adelicia, Prince Laddo, b f by Soul t —Merry Roe, Lyrique, Mowbray Garance, br c by Sarto —Reel, b f by Charlemagne ll.—Martel, Gerberga. Al tear and Maremba have been scratched for all engagements at the meeting.

CANTERBURY METROPOLITAN

MEETING.

ACCEPTANCES FOR LEADING EVENTS. The following payments, acceptances, and forfeits in connection with the C.J.C. Metropolitan Meeting were received to-night:— THE NEW ZEALAND CUP of 20J0sovs. Two miles. st. Ib. Bt. lb. Vice-Admiral . 9 1 Soldier's Chorus 7 5 Bronze 8 8 Allegory 7 0 Undecided ... 8 4 Sinapis Gl3 Lady Lucy ... 8 1 Mira Gl3 Domino 8 0 Odessa G 9 Midnight Sun 8 0 Btiian 6 9 Masterpiece .. 713 llaskayne .... G 8 Goldlinder ... 7 9 Obligaut .... G 7 Byron 7 9 ,Stewards’ Handicap of l,soosovs, six furlongs.— Equitas 9.13, Bobrikoff 9.8, Gipsy Belle 8.13, Culprit 8.13, Theodore 8.11, Pelrene 8.10, Soldier’s Chorus 8 9, Autumnus 8.9, Crown Pearl 8.7, Bon Iteve 8.6, Giadiole 8.3, Sen King 8.2, Makara 8.2, Bootie 8.2, Ermengarde 8.2, Blue Lake 7.12, Heatherbrae 7.10, Piriwai 7.9, llermia 7.8, Pilgrim's Way 7.6, Diavolo 7.0, Glade 7.5, Vocation 7.4. Prosper 7.3, Mount Victoria 6.10, Peroneal 6 10, Stardancer G. 7, Lady Volga G. 7, Glenowl 6.7, Anna Carlovna 6.7, Imagination 6.7, Stepinaid 6.7, King’s Favourite 6.7, Distinction 6.7, Welcome Stakes of lOOsovs, four furlongs. —(hilturr, Tatterley, Fender, Cherubini, Whizz, Bonny Helen, br f by Achilles—Prelude, llistoriette, Jason, hr c by Achilles— Strathspey, ch f by Achilles —Bulbul, br c by Vasco - Ekateriui, Passeropoulo, b f by Martian—Faux Pas, Prince Laddo, br c by Bezonian—Miss Phyllis, ch t by li’depniak —Crecy, The Hague, Veritas, Night Watch. Garance. Cotton Reel, Warstep, Salzburg, Martel, Gerberga, Lyrique, idealize, Fima Macdonald, br f by Soult—Lady Regel, b c by Charlemagne ll.—Red Peony, Mowbray, ch f by Sir Laddo—Aelio, br f by Sir Laddo—Visitor, Marginal. Derby Stakes of l,3sQsovs, one mile and a-half.—Bon Revo, Ron Ton, Jan, ch c by St. Ambrose—Decoy, Carolus, Indication, Obligaut, Gnome, b f by Hierarch—Crecy, Autumnus, Brown Owl, Stepney, Canute, llaskayne, Gold Cup, ch c by Sir Laddo— Wepener, ch c by Sir Laddo—Visitor, Anna Carlovna.

Oaks Stakes of 500sovs, one mile and alialf.—Lady Marcia. Ermengnrde, Imagination, b f by Hierarch Crocy, Brown Owl, Scottish Star, Winning Way. Glade, Daybreak, Britain Crown, Stardancer, Lassie Doon, Monellas. ch f by Sir laiddo—Aelio, ch f by Sir Laddo—Windedass, Anna Carlovna.

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB.

The Poverty Bay Turf Club’s acceptances are as follow:— Trial Handicap, six furlongs.—Scorch 9.0, Ix»rd Pbssible 8.13, Caber Davon 8.4, Winning Post 7.12, Goldmere 7.12, Wee Rose 7 11, Sylverlyte 7.11. Compliment 7.7, Redder 7.5, lA*ahora 7.5, Tyne Lass 7.0. Hurdle Handicap, one mile and threeguarters.—Strathmoira 10.9, .Sica romite 10.3, Dogger Bank 10.0, Reservoir 9.10, Game 9.7, Zulu Queen 9.0. County Stakes Handicap, six furlongs.— Scorch 9.9. Auldearn 8.10, Marangal 8.2, Kailder 8.1, Earl Percy 8.0, Repeal 7.9, Tallin! 76, Sir Daniel 7 5, Tyne Lass 7.0, Fagot 7.0. PresloHpaits 7.0. Spring Handicap, one mile and a quarter.— Birkline 9.0, Iney 8.12, Mu dpiy 7.10, Loch Maben 7.9, Flying Soult 7.6, wea Pink 7.0, Spate -6.10. Welter Handicap, seven furlongs. — Ardfert 9.13, Waikehua 9.11, Ilaku 9.11, Marangal 9.2, Rising Sun 9.2. Earl Percy 8 12, Leah >ra 8.12, Colleen Dhu 8.11, Omatere 8.7, Preston pans 8.7. Malden Scurry, four furlongs. -Lord Gazeley, Ix>rd Pan, Re noy, My Lady, Kidsdale, Lady Alicia, Immensity, Arosene, Lumen. Despatch Carrier, Field Force, Te Awahau, Faith, Sir Daniel. Luly Cook (all 8.0). Flying Handicap, six furlongs.—Our King 0.5, Our Queen 8.13, Monorail 8.0, Ix>rd I’os Bible 8.0, Loch Mai.cn 7.8, Cocene 7.3, Auldearn 7 2, Winning Post 6.13, Wee Rose 6 12. Hark Flat Handicap, one mile. Sea Ptnk 9.0, Waikehua 8.13. Rising Sun 8.3, IMn e Eddie 7.10, Compliment 7.7, Tyne Lass 7.0, Prestonpans 7.0.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB.

The opening day’s racing in connection with the Auckland Trotting Club’s Spring Meeting took place nt Epsom nn Wednesday afternoon, when there was a large nttend- ■ nce. Ihe weather was dull and threatening, hut no rain fell, ami the track was in go<M| order, although a trifle dusty. Air R. B. Lusk officiated as Judge, Mews J. IC. Cooke, F. W. Edwards, and J. WiillaiiMOM HM timrk(M*|M>rs, ami Mr F. McMam*mhi as starter.

The racing was decidedly iutrresting, and the flnUhea very rh.se, the Stewards’ llnudl<aj» resulting iu a dead heat, while several of the other events were only won by the narrowest of margins, and the club’s hand!* tapper, Mr Edwards, Is to be congratulated OU bls KUf'CCSS.

MAIDEN TROT HANDICAP (saddle) of 35sovs. One mae uuu a-Muu. W. C. Angus’ br g CiaioHiMl, a a eu, by Wild*wood—Bonny, jvb (uivuj) 1 W. Dougins’ ch m Dmmuuu oc.i, a o ed, 3s (T. Douglas) 2 F. Quin's bik g Tea-uy Mcmuih-y, oyrs, 15s (Scott) y Also raii: Little Girl los, Le Fawn 10s, King Capitalist L». Time, 3.55. Craibwood was favourite. MIDDLE-CLASS HANDICAP (Harness) of 40sovs. One mile a«*u a-miix. Alex. Grant's b g Muaier turn, *yrs, by Wallace L.—Ham, sciatcu G\yr uii).... 1 E. J. Morrison’s u m auss Better, «.»yrs, lUs (Herd) 2 B. Armitage’s b g Woodmuunt, -lyrs, Is (Gladding) 3

Also started: Bogey scratch, Mountain King Is, Gweio 4s, ratting out lus, i.uilsxi 10s, Walter D. 103, Pai minder 13s, Miss Judy 13s, Lady Zeppelin 13s. ONEHUNGA HAisDlcAr 1 KOT (Saddle) of 65sovs. Two mires.

W. G. Abbott’s br m Stop it, aged, by Wildwood —Wild Rose, ixs (*■,. xibuott) 1 G. Mcßride’s b g Weary Wdiie, aged, 17s (W. Orange) 2 B. and G. Holland’s br g ITincc Berlin, syrs, 7s (VV. Osuorne) 3 Also started: Kiriuiriroa, 12s (Crotty); Cnsling, 14s (R. Hall). Weary Willie was favourite. In the run to tne , wot, Stop lit came with a strong challenge, and, wearing down Weary Willie, won an interesting race by three-parts of a leugth. Prince Berlin was six leugths away, third. Time, 5.3. Weary Willie was favourite. MOUNTAIN HANDICAP TROT (Harness), of 55sovs. One mile and a-ha if. C. Wren’s bik m Lady Park, aged, by Wilmington—Unknown, 5s (E. Crotty) 1 A. Edwards’ b g Count, aged, 8s (A. Lowe) 2 E. Keen’s gr g Gray W., scratch (Robertson) 3 Also started: Lady Wilmington, scratch (McCarmont); Receiver, 3s (Gieseu); Lady Doctor, 10s (Chatteris); Kotiri, 15s (W. C. Hird).

Lady I’ark won pulling up by half a dozen lengths. Gray W. was a dozen lengths away, third, and Kotiri fourth. Time, 3.41. Kotiri was favourite. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP TROT (Saddle), of 30sov8. One mile. W. Hercock’s br h Waitipipi, syrs, by Prince Imperial—Lady Emma, 17s (McNae) ♦ R. Bayliss’ rn m Miss Ethel, Gyrs, by Castaway—Elma, 18s (Adolph) • G. Mcßride’s, jun., br m Savanna, aged, 17s (W. Orange) 3 Also started: Specialist, scratch (Paul); Lady Lylian, 8s (A. Lowe, jun.); Bay Patchen, Ils (Mussen); Belle of the Ball, Ils (Stevens); Kirikiriroa, 12s (Crotty); Taiboa, 12s (J. T. Paul); Sylvie, 13s (.1. Nicholson); Black Diamond, 16s (W. Douglas). Turning for home, Wai i' i on terms with Miss Ethel, and 'the pair trotted over the last furlong locked together, the judge being unable to separate them as they passed the post, declaring a dead heat. Savanna was a dozen lengths away, third. Thues, Waitipipi 2.2 G, Miss Ethel 2.27. Waitipipi was favourite. Bay Patchen fell, her rider, Mussen, having bis collarbone broken. OCTOBER HANDICAP TROT (Harness), of 55sovs. One mile, and a-half. A. Lowe’s ch m Bell Gray, aged, by Bell Boy—Dolly Gray, scratch (A. Lowe) . . 1 W. G. Abbott’s br in Stop It, aged, 4s, including 5s penalty (W. G. Abbott) .. 2 C. Clements’ h g St. Michael, aged, Is (T. Richards) 3 Also started: Clingstone, Is (W. A. Scott); Baron Leugen 2s (W. Orange); Moorish Chief, 9s (E. Crotty). Bell Gray won by three lengths from Stop It, which caught St. Michael in the run home and bent him a length for second honours. Time, 3.44. Bell Gray was favourite.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP TROT (Harness), of 45sovs. One mile. F. McDonald's hr g Bon F.. Gyrs, by Franz— Lady Ekna, 7s (C. Giesen) . . 1 A. W. Sheen’s h g Ballot, aged, 9s (H. Gladding) 2 Jas. Beaver’s, jun., b g Jungle, aged, 7s (A. Cameron) 3 Also started: Madam Melba, scratch (S. Galbraith); Lord Victor, scratch (A Julian); Sylvie, 7s (J. Nicholson); Monotype, 10s (J. K. Baker). In the run to the post, Ben F. challenged, and catehiug th deader at the lawn rails, drew out and won by a length. Jungle was three lengths awav, third, with Royal Victor fourth. Time, 2.29. Monotype was favourite. CONCLUDING DAY. The concluding day’s racing iu connection with the Auckland Trotting Club's Spring Meeting took place at Epsom on Saturday. The attendance was large, and the track in good order. Speculation was brisk during the afternoon. the sum of £8723 passing through thft ma<-hines, making a total of £14,446 for the weetiug. as against £8824 last season, an in<*rvase of £5,622 on last year. Details are:— TRIAL TROT (Harness). One and a-nalf miles.

Jas. Pettie’a b in Auckland Girl. syrs. by Roths<4iild —Milan !>., 21s (Pettie) 1 E. J. Morriaon’s Miss Dexter, 6s (Mrarison) 2 W’. J. Crveiiwood’a Mikado, 2U (Greenwood) 3 A'.so iMarted: Lady Doctor Is. Svrie 12s Th* In p 1«a INNOVATION HANDICAP (Saddle) o f 4ONOVR. Oue mile and a half. D. Nyhan's br g llighden, 3yrs. by Geu* oral Tray Murmur, l(Js (MrMar) .... 1 Jarncf* Pettie's br in lwi<!y Zeppelin 6yrs, 18s (Crotty) 2 R. Norrla* b g Ixird John, 9« (M - Gregor) 3 Also started: Roger ««. Gweio I(is Parting Gift 12a, Linotype lbs, Mias Winnie 18s, Mlsa Judy 18a. and I’attifiiider 18s. Tlm&*, 3.51. Highden was favourite.

ALEXANDRA HANDICAP (Harness), of lOOsovs. Two miles. W. G. Abbott’s br m Stop It, by Wildwood —Wild Rose, aged, 7s (Abbott)... 1 A. Grant’s b g Master Ham, 4yrs, 9s (Nybani) 2 E. Keen’s gr g Gray W., aged, 13s (Martin) 3 Also started: Clive scratch, Haldane Bs, Lady I’ark Bs, Golconda 12s, Royal Albert Its.

In the run to the box they were all hard at It, but Stop It stayc*d the longest, and won an exciting race by a couple of lengths from Master Ham, with Gray W. lour, lengths away, third. Haldane was fourth, and then came Clive and Lady lark. Time, 4.47. Master Ham was faxourite. REMUERA HANDICAP (Saddle), GOsovs. Two miles. G. Mcßride’s br m Savanna, aged, by Young Salisbury—Doiotuy Deane, 19s (Orange) 1 C. Nicholson’s b in Sylvie, syrs, IGs (Nicholson) 2 J. Sommers’ b g Kirikiriroa, aged, 16s (Tozer) 3 Also started: Maplewood scratch, Prince Berlin 10s, Tableau 12s. Racing out of the straight, Savanna went to the front, and never left the issue in doubt, wiuuiug easily from Sylvie, which lasted long enoght to gain second honour by a length from Kirikiriroa, with Prince Berlin right up, fourth. Time, 5.9. Savanna was favourite. ELLERSLIE TROTTING HANDICAP (Saddle), of GOsovs. Two miles. W. C. Angus’ br g Craibwood, aged, by Wildwood —'Bonuy, 12s (Lee) 1 11. Jones’ b g Capillose, aged, 18s (Butler) .* 2 J. Wave’s rn g Huon Leal, aged, 16s (McMahon) 3 Also started: Savanna 7s K Bogey IGs, Nelson lGs, Benalla Boy 20s. Turning for home Huon Leal broke, but was got going again quickly, and at the distance there was little to choose between him, Capillose and Craibwood, and a desperate* finish resulted, the trio flashing past the post locked together, the judge declaring for Craibwood by a head from Capillose, with Huon Leal a head away, third. Time, sm. Capillose was favourite. IIIGII-CLASS HANDICAP (Harness), of GOsovs. One mile. A. Lowe’s ch m Bell Gray, aged, by Bell Boy—Dolly Gray, 5s (Uwe) 1 E. Keen's bik m Phyllistina, aged, 7s (Martin) 2 Thomas Richards’ b m Undine, Gyrs, 5s (Richards) . 3 Also started: Baron Leugeu Bs, and Waitipipi Bs. Won by a couple of lengths from rhyllistina. with Undine four lengths further back, third. Time, 2.22 3-5. I'udiue was favourite.

JUNCTION HANDICAP (Harness), 4Osovs. One Mile and a-haif. J. S. Beaton’s br g Lincoln Guard, syrs, by General IJncoln —Rose Guard, 12s (Hird) 1 Alex. Grant’s b g Master Ham, 4yrs, 3s (Nyham) X 2 Also started: St. Michael scratcli, Lord Victor scratch. Golconda 6s (disqualified), Moorish Chief 7s, Count 9s. Receiver 10s, Special Flower 18s. Won by four lengths from Golconda, which was a length iu front of Master Ham. Receiver was fourth, and St. Mi elm el fifth. Time 3.49. Master Ham was fa' ourite. INSULATION HANDICAP (Saddle), of 4Gsovs. Distance, one mile. C. Nicholson’s b m Sylvie, syrs, by Franz —D.T C. (C. Nicholson), 14s 1 F. Martin’s h m Belle of the Bali, aged (Stevens), 12s 2 W. J. Brain’s br g Taihoa, aged (Paul), 14s 3

Also started: Lord Specialist «4s. Lady Lylian 10s, Stop It 10s, Ben F. Ils, and Waterloo 17s. Sylvie won by a couple of lengths, with Taihoa three lengths further back, third. Tiiiie. 2.27. Waterloo was favourite.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB’S MELBOURNE. October 16 Delightful weather was experienced at Caulfield to-day for <tiie second day’s racing of the Victoria Amateur Turf Chib’s meetii.r. There was a large attendance. THE EMO HURDLE RACE, of 25050 v«. Two miles and 64 yards. E. A. Connolly’s b g Home Rule, syrs, by Wainki—Eton Lass, 10.11 1 11. Alan Currie’s Bob Glider, IT.I 2 T. Kilmartln’uS Common King, 11.0 .... 3 Ten others started. a len th and a-ba If. four lengths separating second and third horses. W!mmera was fourth, and Motoa n had last. Time, 3.471. THE MONA NURSERY, of 650sovs. Four furlongs. Malian and Nettle’s ch c Ai udel, by Ibex —lodine. 7.11 1 R. M. Hawker’s Chien, 7.9 2 J. Lynch’s Ordinal, 8.7 g There were 21 other atari era. Won by a short necX, with half a tieck between Chica and Ordinal. Time. 50s THE ECLIPSE STAKES, of GOOaovs. One mile and three furlongs. E. J. Craven’s hr m Lady Medallist, Gyre, by St. Alwyoe—Diploma 1 J. V. Smith's Moe 2 R. Crawford’s Flavian 3 The other Mt art er* w«*re: KMrnaltati, Bo baihii, Wllarl, and Aron wort. on comfortably by a leitglh. with half n length between fMM’fmd and third. Bobad<*a was fourth, then came Karnattau and Aron wort. Tina*. 2.22 J THE AUSTRALIAN (X )RJ NTill AN. of 175sovs. Oue mile. Thoa. Klely’a b h Pei-Hinn Chief, 4rra, by Pertdan Knight—Clairvoyante, 11.1 .. 1 10. Davis' Blind Harry. 12.1 /.... 2 B. Cliiiffvy’a Royal Fh*et, 11.9 .A.,... 8 Seven others started.

Won easily by three-quarters of a length, with four lengths ebtween Blind Harry and Royal Fleet. Time, 1.46|. THE COONGY HANDICAP, of 300sova. One mile and three furlongs. J. O. Petersen’s ch g Artesian, 6yrs, by Argonaut—Effervescence, 8.13 1 E. J. Watts’ Royal Scotch, 9.1 2 E. Moss’ b h Saudbath, 8.3 3 The other starters were: Na.ugai, Ix>rd Alwyne, Magas, Golden Shore, Blairmount. Indiscreet, I’arhad, Nari, aud Iliad.

Artesian put in a challenge at the distance, and won by a head, with live lengths between the second and third horses. Time, 2.215. THE MOONGA HANDICAP, of 25050 v«.

Five furlongs and a-half. Mrs. F. Leonard's br h Sylvander, syrs, by Ayr Laddie—Lady Grafton, 9.9 .... 1 S. D. Brunton’s Peck o’ Maut, 7.1 .... 2

R. G. Ba block’s Twa Brigs, 7.1 3 Fourteen others started. Won uy four iengtus, a ieek separating second and third horses. Time, I.OJ.

THE CAULFIELD CUP.

MELBOURNE, October 19. Ideal weather was experienced for the' third day of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club’s Spring Meeting to-day. The Caulfield Cup furnished the most exciting race that has taken place for years. There was a record attendance. The following are the details of the racing:— THE OBY HURDLE RACE of 250sovs. Two miles one furlong and 64yds. 11. Alan Currie’s bik g Bob Gilder, aged, by The Chevalier—Pearl, 11.5 1 M. Counihan’s br g Clontaft, 6yrs, by Godwin—Coogee, 9.13 2 J. Mason’s b Canvasser, aged, by The Harvester—Matilda, 9.3. There were no other starters. Bob Gilder wou by four lengths. Time, 4.6 f. THE GWYN NURSERY of Gsosovs. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs and.a-half. T. Hannan’s ch f Beck’s Lager, by Maltster —Graft 1 E. A. Connolly’s b g Myrica, by Audria —Myrtle ... 2 Clive Leonard's b c Singlestick, by En Garde—Dora Blue 3 There were 18 starters. Myrica led into the straight from Beck’s Lager. The latter passed Myrica at the distance, and won by a neck, the same distance separafing the second aud thud horses. Time k 565. THE CAULFIELD CUP of 4000sovs; 3250 sovs of the said sum to go to the first horse, SOOsovs to the second, and 250sovs to the third. One mile and a-half. W. Reid’s ch h Uncle Sam, 4yrs, by United States —Melly, 7.G, including 71b penalty (Lambert) . 1 E. J. Craven’s br 111 Lady Medallist, Gyrs, by St. Alwyne—Diploma, 9.3 (Connell) 2 S. I’. Mackay’s br h Royal Scotch, 4yrs, by Royal Artillery—Barley Bree, 7.9 W. H. Mcluachlan) . 3 Robinson and Clark’s ch h Eudorus, aged, by Forfarshire—Pennywise, 8.7 . 4 Also started: Beverage 9.1, Aurofodina 9.1, Cisco 8.9, Giliaiuatong 8.5, Flavian 8.1, Jolly Beggar 8.1, Mountain Princess 7.13. Mousme 7.13, Eric 7.11, Nangar 7.11, Flaith 7.9, Captain White 7.9, Lochano 7.7, Karnattan 7.7, Sandbath 7.7, Golden Point 7.1, Golden Shore G. 13, Oakdene 6.13, Puringa €.ll, Almissa 6.7, Indiscreet 6.7, Blairmouut G. 7, Uncle Matt G. 7, Moe 6.7.

Mountain Princess led past the judge’s box from Beverage, Royal Scotch, Lochano. and Jolly Beggar. Beverage then took the lead from Gillamatong, Jolly Beggar, Royal Scotch, Lochano, Flavian, Captain White, Uncle Sam, Aurofodina, and Eudorus. At the end of another furlong Uncle Matt and Gillamatong passed Royal Scotch. Then (nine Flaith, Eric, Puringa, Uncle Sam’, and home Aurofodina took charge from Jo', y Begoar, Eric, Flavian, Royal Scotch, and Sandbath. Eric then ran into second place from Royal Scotch. Royal Scotch took charge at the distance, the next being Lady Medallist, Eudorus, and Uncle Sain in that order. Amidst jnteuse excitement, Uncle Sam drew away and won by half-a.iPn-th Rovai S'-ot ’• ’“lntr a length and a-half behind Lady Medallist. Time, 2.34. THE WYUNA STEEPLECHASE of 250sovS About two miles three furlongs and 80yds. If. Miller's b g Kulu, aged, by Majestic Lady Portsea, 9.0 1 A. Randall’s br g Swan Hill, aged, by Finance —Mistress, 9.7 2 E. Manifold’s ch g Squirm, aged, by Coll—Cretonne, 9.0 There were 12 starters. Bibeuluke, Squirm, and Orringa made the running. and Bibbenhike ran oft the course. Kulu won by two lengths, with a leugth between second and third horses. Time, 4.41 3-5. THE WINDSOR HANDICAP of 300sovs. Six furlongs. F. Leonard’s br h Sylvander. syrs, by Ayr laddie—Lady Grafton, 9.13 1 K. G. Baldock’s br h Twa Brigs, 4yrs, by Ayr Laddie—Lari. 7.11 2 J. J. Bowler’s bik g Dunoon, 4yrs, by Ayr Lftddie —(’barter, 6.7 Fourteen horses started. Sylvander led all the way and wou b.f three lengths. Dunoon was three lengths behind Twa Brigs. Time, 1.14. THE MOORA WELTER of 250sovs. Oue mile. W. M Keogh’s br h Wool, 4yrs, by Haut Briou—Australia. 8.7 D. L. Doolett's ch g Walter Tyrril, 6yr», by William Rufus--Dunover, 8.3 2 B. Chaffey’s b Fluinon, syrs, by Flaws —Velox *. 3 Also started* Bobadca. Magus Atlora. Vanquisher. Ix>rd Illinois. Braw Scot, Radiator. Hind. Waggle. Martyre. Crucial, Gladwya, Silver Shield, Winery, Ix»titUi. Won easily by two lengths aud a half, with half a length between the second aud third horses. Time, 1.4 8-5.