Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 8, 19 February 1913, Page 10

Turf Gossip.

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RACING FI XTU RES. February 19, 20—Woodville District J.C. February 19, 20, 22 —Dunedin J.C. February 21, 22—South Auckland R.C. February 27, March I—Wanganui1—Wanganui J.C. February 22 —Tologa Bay J.C. February 28 —Opotiki J.C. wlarch 5, 6—Dannevirke R.C. March 8. 10 —Te Arolia J.C. March 12, 13 — Southland R.C. March 12, 13—Nitpier Park R.C. March 12, 13—Nelson J.C. March 13—Waiiuate R.C. March 15, 17 —Otahuhu T.C. Summer. Mgrch 15, 17—Ohinemurl J.C. Annual. Match 16, 17—Ohinemuri J.C. March 17—Opunake R.C. March 22, 24—Auckland R.C. March 22, 24—Wairarapa R.C. March 24, 25 —Feilding J.C. March 24, 25—Canterbury J.C. April 9, 12—Auckland Trotting Club’s Autumn. r A rising two-year-old, by Stepniak— Electra, owned by Mr J. Kemp, is stated to show a lot of promise. Electrakoff was shipped to Sydney by the Maheno on Monday last, and on arrival wilt Join T. A. Williams’ team. The Soult gelding Spectre has made his Reappearance at Ellerslie, and is now an inmate of F. McManemin’s stable. Mr G. Stead has donated a cup to the Rotorua Jockey Club as a trophy to be attached to the Rotorua Cup next year. Mr. D. W. Gibson, one of the newlyappointed stipendiary stewards, was officiating at the Rotorua meeting. 7*llo Soult gelding Worcester was not produced on the second day of the Taranaki Rieeting. his two hard races on the opening jay showing their effect. It Is rumoured in the South that BobrlJjoffi will not be seen out at the Wanganui Cup meeting, but no authentic information is to baud on the question. The Auckland horsemen C. Browne aud J. Buchanan had a fairly good time of it 3R the Poverty Bay meeting, the former Tiding four winners and the latter five. The two year-old by Monoform —Graceful, .which was recently added to the list, has resumed work again at Ellerslie under D. Moraghan’s charge. The Eton gelding Excalibur, which has not carried silk for about a couple of years, lias resumed work again at Ellerslie, and is now under A. Morrow’s charge. Word from Feilding reports the death of the gelding Wheturangi which was expected to turn out something out of the Ordinary over the big fences. ’•The Soult mare Jolie Fille was not taken io Rotorua, and, if present intentions are parried out. the Takapuna Cup winner will liot Sport silk again until the A.R.C. Easter Meeting. ’'The St. Cyr gelding Bon Cyr, which has not sported silk for some time, has joined Ross’ stable, and is a regular attendant on the tracks at Ellerslie. Mr Kemp evidently changed his mind In to Jolie Fille, for the daughter of .fk»u It was taken to Rotorua, but could only manage to run second to Semolina in the big event. ■ In Auckland Bronze is the most popular •election for the Wanganui Cup, and the prices on off it against her chance coupled with fancied horses in the Flying are fairly •bort. It transpires that Mr. Geo. Hyde did not pass Monotone on, but intends keeping him, «n<l tlie son of Monoforin will probably be given an opportunity to distinguish himself lu the hunting field next. year. During the running of the Patil Meiuort.il •Handl \ip at Taranaki, Kina, which was facing in the lead with Patriotic three fur longs from home, broke a blond vease I and tirt<l to be pulled up. At Gislwrne last week Mr C. J. Parker’s horses Calier Davun, Multiply and Colleen Dim wore all offered for snip by n net ion, but in each, instance failed to reach the reserve and were punned iu.

The nominations received for the Napier Cup, to be run at the Napier Park meeting, are exceptionally good, and the list contain< several of the.best performers at pres.nt in New Zealand. The crack Auckland three-year-old B'.e.iot has been having a very easy time of it of late, aud it will take her trainer all Lis lime to have her ready for the A.R.C. Autumn Meeting. There are several new aspirants for crosscountry honours nominated lor the A.R.C. Autumn Steeplechase, amongst them being Waterworks, Te Waharoa, Shebeen, Miss Explosion, Tlri, Lloyds, and Delegate. The Auckland horseman B. Deeley rode a couple of winners on the concluding day of the Taranaki meeting, steering Byron to victory in the Paul Memorial Handicap and I’atrouale in the Grandstand Handicap. Mr E. J. Watt is shipping two yearlings to Sydney to be prepared for the spring racing. The youngsters are a black filly by All Black —Blue River and a bay colt by All Black —Kilindinie. Lucerne wrenched a stifle while doing a preliminary for the Farewell Handicap at Taranaki on Thursday, and was withdrawn from the race by the permission of the stewards* The Hack Hurdles on the second day of the Tarartski meeting won by Bercola, it is stated, is to furnish the subject for an exhaustive inquiry by the stipendiary stewards* The victory of Lucille in the Spring Handicap at Rotorua is the first gained by the daughter of Soult since she won the Flying Handicap at the South Auckland meeting just twelve months ago. Evidently the Stead Bros.’ champion Bon Reve has made a good recovery from the accident that befell him on the eve of the Wellington Summer Meeting, for the son of Boniform appears amongst the nominations for the C.J.C. Great Easter Handicap. The C.J.C. National Steeplechase winner Te Aral is being hacked about the roads at Gisborne, and, it is stated, appears to be perfectly sound.- Another National hero In Continuance has been blistered aud is enjoying a spell. The Hon. J. D. Ormond’s three-year-old Haskayne is evidently all right again, for the son of Birkenhead appears amongst the nominations for the Napier Park Cup, and also .for the principal events at the A.R C. Autumn Meeting. Two noticeable absentees from the A. R.C. nominations are Santa Rosa and Waimangu, and although the pair are stated to bg all right again, they are evidently to be given plenty of time before being asked to race again. The veteran Flintlock gelding Silicia, which has been off the scene for a very long time. Is being hacked about by his trainer, D. Moraghan, and If this course of treatment is satisfactory he will be put into work again. It "will be Interesting to see if any of the Southern fillies w’ill be sent North to meet Blerlot in the Great Northern Oaks. Sir George Clifford still ha«< five left in— Brown Owl, Mad whirl, Scottish Star, Whiplash, and Winning Way. An Aucklander who recently visited the Glaudelands course, states that the place has been intyroved out of all knowledge, and there will be no <oom for complaint on the question of appointments or state of the course. The two-year-old filly Tikitapu was re rentiy treated to a light blister, but is doing steady work at Ellerslie. All going well in the meantime Tikitapu wdll be taken to Iliiiniltqp tor the South Auckland Racing Club’s Annual Meeting/ At the recent Walpukiirau show tlie well known show horse Pickpocket is stated to have cleared 32ft Over the last fence. Tills distance, if correct, would ,be a record for the iffevioua boat -was 29ft Kin, which was credited to Skylark and The Angel, W'liieh dead* heated at tti’e Sydney Show In 1901.

The Auckland-bred stallion Coronet, oy Castor —Necklace, was disposed of at auction last week at liawera, when he changel hands at IGOgs.- Though he- is- nearly 20 years of age Coronet is stated to have looked remarkably well when led into the ring. The Auckland-ow’ned gelding Goidsize met with a lot of support for his engagements at Taranaki, but the sou of Gluten failed to give his friends any return for their investments, for the best he could do was to run third in the Flying Handicap on the opening day. Goidsize was stated to be very sore after his efforts at the meeting. The Soult gelding Maxwell, which was taken south after all for the Taranaki meeting, was only started on the first day of the gathering, running third in the First Welter Handicap, for which he was sent out favourite. Returned visitors state that Maxwell was greatly bothered by the turns and did not appear to be able to hit out at all* The stewards of the Taranaki Jockey Club are stated to have had an exceptionally busy time during theJr recent meeting, and more inquiries were held than have ever been held before at any one gathering in the Dominion. The inquiry into the running of certain horses in the Hack Hurdles on the second day has been adjourned until the 25th inst. The principal events at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting have attracted slightly better nominations than the Auckland events, and the class is very much the same. Several horses have been nominated for both meetings, those appearing in both lists being Sir Solo, Undecided, Mira, Bobrikoff, Labour Day, Obligant, and Sanguinary. The decision of the committee of the Auckland Racing Club to hold over the publication of the weights for the Easter . Handicap until after the Wanganui Cup meeting is a very wise one, for quite a number of the horses engaged at the Southern fixture also claim engagements at Auckland. MJr. Morse will now declare the handicaps on Monday, March 3. The last has evidently not been heard of the Tring Park case, for at the last meeting of the New' Zealand Trotting Association Messrs Hill and Fraser, of Christchurch, on behalf of a firm of Auckland solicitors, wrote asking for copies of evidence and minutes in connection with the inquiry. The Association decided to ask the applicant for what reason the documents were required. The Rotorua Jockey Club had a record meeting on Wednesday, the tota lisa tor investments totalling £4,639 as against £1,632 10/ last year. The dust nuisance made matters very unpleasant, and at times the spectator was unable to see the contestants. The appointments of the course are hardly up to date in a number of respects, and the Club would do w’ell to move in the matter before the next meeting rolls round. The South Auckland Racing Club’s annua! meeting, which takes place on Friday and Saturday next, promises to be a record one, and already accommodation is at a premium at Hamilton. Since last season the Club has made extensive alterations to its course and surroundings, and everything is stated to be now thoroughly up to date. The acceptances for the various events are highly Satisfactory, and the gathering should mark a new’ era in the Club’s history. Mr McMahon, the stipendiary steward officiating at the Taranaki meeting, had a fairly busy time on the opening day. After the Hack Hurdles, F. Flynn, the rider of Bercola, was severely reprimanded for crossing Ngatirunui as tlie field left the straight. Copestake, the rider of tlie latter, was cautioned for giving unsatisfactory evidence. C. Monk, who rode Patriotic in the Taranaki Cup, was suspended for the meeting for crossing Byron at tlie start. Tlie Victoria Amateur Turf Club intends in future to charge bookmakers £5O a day for tlie privilege of calling th<? odds in the paddock. In tlie early days the layers were admitted to tlie enclosures on payment of lhe ordinary entrance fee, and Joe Thomson was about tlie only one of them that found It necessary to employ a clerk. Now every bookmaker lias one assistant" who wields tlie pencil, and some employ two or even three. Mr Millet, the Awhitu breeder, was In tow n during the week. In a chat with tlie writer Mr Millet stated that he had a very nice three-year-old colt by Koult from Vala,

which ne intended putting into work shortly. . The youngster got into the wire when a two year old, aud cut himself about bit, and for that reason was not tried, but served a few mares, amongst the num-ber-being Thea, dam of Hyperion, which has produced a filly which her owner describes as being something out of the ordinary. Unless Mr. J. B. Reid elects to send Salzburg to Auckland to contest the Great Northern Champagne Stakes, it looks as if Mr. Lowry’s colt Soltano would meet with very little opposition in mat event. Mr. Watt has Jason and Tatterly engaged, while Peronilla also appears in the list, but it will probably be left to the Auckland fillies Tinopai and Merry Roe to provide the strongest opposition to the Hawke’s Bay crack. The Otahuhu Trotting Club are out with the programme for their summer meeting, which is fixed somewhat later this year, the dates chosen being March 15th and 17th. The club has issued an attractive programme, the principal events being the Otahuhu Trotting Cup of 115sovs, the Manukau Handicap of lOOsovs, the VicePresident’s Handicap of 115sovs, and tha High-class Handicap of lOOsovs. The limits have also been curtailed, and the club is keeping well abreast of the times. Some surprise was occasioned in Auckland when it was found that B. Deeley did not ride Dearest iu her engagements at Taranaki, but it transpires that, after the Wellington meeting, the daughter of Soult’s leg filled, and it was decided that she would not make the journey to New Plymouth, The injury, how’ever, it transpired, w r as not as serious as at first anticipated, and Dearest was sent North; but in the, meantime the Auckland horseman had engaged to -ride Byron, w’ith the result that on the second day of the meeting he beat Dearest by a length in the big handicap with the son of Martian. According to a Sydney exchange J. E. Pike, who is undoubtedly one of Australia’s best horsemen, contemplates revisiting England. He intended departing during the next few’ days, but in the circumstances, says the writer, it might be better if he were to await the expiration of his month’s suspension, ride a tthe V.R.C. Autumn Meeting, and then go on to England. It will be remembered that Pike went to the Old Country in company with his employer. Mr W. Kelso, in 1908. During his stay there he bad 20 mounts for two wins, tw’o seconds, and four thirds. If Pike does go to England this year he will be at a disadvantage, for, as all the leading stables have already made their riding arrangements, bis mounts will necessarily be of the chance order. According to a Napier wrile*r, the Hon. J. D. Ormond has selected the names for some of his Rising two-year-olds; Hymettius, bay colt by Hymettus—Derelict; Hymen, br c by Hymettus—Simois; Tut tern, b g by Hymettus—ldeala; Kaminohe, b b g, Hymettus—Dryad; Daytime, b g, by Hymettus —Selene; Centre, ch g, by Hymettus— Target; Shaki, b g, by Hymettus—Balama; Liskeard, br g, by Birkenhead—Enna; intelligible, by Birkenhead —Intelligent; Hymettios, ch c, by Hymettus —Asiatic; Swinton, b g, by Bi’rkenhead—-Camelot; Aurora, b g, by Birkenhead—Eos; Martina, ib f, by Birkenhead—Mary: llusheen, b f, by Hymettus—’Snooze. The names or 'Hymettlusi and Hymettios will probably not be approved by the president of the Racing Conference, as their use would give rise to endless confusion. The well-know’n horseman Mark Ryan has decided to give up riding and devote hi« attention to training, and at the monthly meeting of tlie A.-R.C. Committee on Thursday his jockey’s license was <*ancelled at his own request. During his long career as a horseman, the veteran lias been connected w’ith a number of leading stables, both in Australia and New Zealand, and the experience thus gained should fttand him in good stead as a trainer. In Aus tralia lie was associated with that great horse Megaphone, while since his arrival in New’ Zealand lie has scored most of the principal events on the A.R.C. pro gramme, lint will best be remembered as the pilot of those brilliant performers Nanette and Miss Delaval. t’p to the present Mark Ryan lias not definitely decided ns to ills location, but already lias been pi’omised a number of horses, and his career ne a trainer ghould lie ns successful as 1t has been ns a horseman. Tlie sale of Antoinette for Australia .robs Auckland •of another of her loading thoroughbreds, for n|t»rrf from her vnlue ns h rjicehorsp*, Au tut nett p was so bred thnt she uhovlti ibe, UlUwiwiuhßiMira

brood mare. The gradual depleting of fhe country of. the best blood is to be grea/ly deplored, and the time does not seem far distant •when something will have to be done if we are to keep up the reputation of New Zealand as a breeding centre. The Auckland district in particular has suffered considerably z of late,* and one begins to wonder what will eventually be the end.

The Wellington Racing Club’s autumn meeting programme has been drawn up, and the stakes show a general increase all round. The minor events have been increased to the extent of 20sovs each, the North Island Challenge Stakes carries GSOsovs, the Thompson Handicap 500sovs, and the Autumn Handicap has been raised from 400sovs to SOOsovs. The New Zealand St. Leger, which will be run for the last time, is worth 450sovs. A hack and hunters’ steeplechase appears on the programme each day, and altogether the Southern club have drawn up an attractive bi llof- fare.

The work of putting the new entrances nt Ellerslie from Greeulane Is being carried out by the Club’s own workmen, under the supervision of caretaker, Mr. A. Hill. The forming of the new roads will necessitate a lot of alteration to the present formation at Ellerslie, and amongst other things will mean the closing of the road past the boxes, the latter being shifted to the other side, which will enlarge the saddling paddock by the width of the road. A new carriage paddock and motor garage is to be made for the use of members, and the sheds erected in these enclosures will be available for scraping sheds for racehorses on ordinary days. This will do away with the use of the present boxes except on race days. A new crossing is also to be laid down from the proposed scraping sheds, coming out near the old mile post. The entrance* provide for access to the present picnig grounds under the trees, which space is to be enlarged by taking in the paddock right up to the mile post; there will be separate entrances for racehorses and foot passengers, private entrances for members’ motors and. carriages, public entrance for vehicles, and the whole of tlie traffic will be so arranged that foot passengers will not in any way be interfered with by vehicles. The drives will be magnificently laid out, and the whole fenced by a splendid iron fence, which will be quite in seeping with the rest of the work. Every effort will be made to have- the improvements ready in time for the next Summer Meeting.

A most interesting little stranger arrived here last week in the shape of a filly foal that was born in the Tasman Sea the day before the Remuera reached Hobart. No one aboard the Remuera was able to tell me anything of the foal and its dam, other than they belonged to Mr. G. D. Greenwood, says “Sir Bedevere.” Whilst in England, however, Mr. Greenwood purchased three young mares, one of whom, named Vicella, by Veles —Sweet Duchess, was expected to foal towards the end of January, and there can be very little doubt that this is the mare at present on the Remuera. Her daughter is a chestnut by lan (by St. Serf, a son of St. Simon—Berengaria), and is, I understand, a second foal. It is, of course, difficult to get a good look at a thoroughbred when the same is confined in a small loose-box, but, so far as I could see, Vicella Is a very nice lengthy and roomy mare of good quality. Her daughter must, of course, suffer some disadvantages in having been born in such exceptional circumstances, but she is not half a bad foal all the same, and when her mother gets her freedom in a grass paddock in North Canterbury she will, judging by appearances, do her offspring well. There may have been others, but, so far ae I know, this foal, which will, I have no doubt, in response to the general request of the captain, officers, and crew, be named “Remuera,” is the first thoroughbred foal born at sea to reach these shores. Again, there may have been others, but the only other thoroughbred that arrived in this country as a foal that I have known of was St. Leger, who was imported with hie dam, Atlantis. And, further, if, as appears to be customary, vide the Stud Book, it is correct to say that an animal was bred where it was born, this foal lias the unique distinction of having been bred in the Tasman Sea. * * i THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the District Committee, h°ld yesterday, the Hon. E. Mitcbelson presiding, M. Ryan’s Jockey’s license was cancelled at his own request. The following Hcenees were granted:—Trainers: W. H. Windsor, 8. Walker, and F. M. Cheeseman. Jockey: James Wallace. Apprentice Jockey: A. P. Cullum. Gentleman rider: H. Bergstrom. The programme of the Wfiakatane Racing Club, for March 17, was approved. At a subsequent meeting of the A.R.C. Committee, It was decided to postpone the of handicaps for the Easter Ilundlcafk 'Hurdles, und Autumn Steepitebaa?

until March 3, and take acceptances for those events ou March 7. This, as pointed out Zu these'columns last week, will enable Mr. Morse to have the benefit of the Wanganui running. The date of general entry will not thereby be affected, and these will be taken on February 28. Three new members t were elected. Accounts totalling £785 were passed for payment. following transfers were passed:—• G. r. Moore: To J. F. Buchanan b f, lyr, by Signor—Helen Portland; to J. W. Skinner, b c, lyr, by Birkenhead—St. Evangeline; to L. Matson, b c, lyr. by Boniform— Nightingale. W. Walters: To 11. de Latour, b f, lyr by Marble Arch—Hotcherlna; to James Hand, b c, lyr, by Marble Arch— Romola. Win. Dunn: To. 11. D. Lautour, b c Monlcia, by Monoform—Alicia; to H, R. Mackenzie, ch c Peudoon, by Penury—Card.oou; to E. Murphy, hr f Rosefleur, by —Brown Rose. H. R. Mackenzie: Jo W. L. Thomson, ch f, by Obligado— Delania; to F. Hall, hr f, lyr, by Penury—• Lady Hester; to F. Hall, b f, lyr, bv Penury —Madam Soult. H. Carter to J? Butterworth and 11. Powell, Miss Gladstone. H Friedlander to Mr. Kirkdale, br f Immer. I. G. Duncan: To E. S. Riddiford, b f, lyr, by Cbarlemange IL—Monarda; to Wm. Gosling, b f, lyr, by Achilles—Chairmain; to J. Bruce, br f, lyr, by Campfire—Kateland; *.o D. J. Goodwin, br f, lyr, by Marble Arch —Caller Ou; to F. Davis, ch c, lyr, by Varco—Nerve; to T. L. Paget, br c, lyr, by Charlemagne ll.—Ambush; to Geo. Dunnet.br c, lyr, by Achilles—Lady Helen; to W. K. Connell, ch f, lyr, by Campfire—• Sister Frances; to P. Soames, b f, lyr, by Martian—Two Step; to W. H. Bowden, ch r, lyr, by Achilles —Berceuse. J. Cavanagh to N. Dickey, Laverna. W. Walters to A. de Groen, br f, lyr, by Gluten—Lady Rose.

PA HI A TUA RACING CLUB.

The Pabiatua Racing Club, which had its permit cancelled two years ago, has decided to hold a non-tota lisa tor meeting. Some £lO5 has been promised in prize money, and a programme of seven events will be submitted to the Metro-poll tan Club at Wellington for approval.

WAIRARAPA NOTES.

I remarked last week on the fact that a number of Wairarapa trainers were departing for fresh fields and pastures new, and this week I have to record that Nat Willaams, who has been training horses at Clareville for some years past, has purchased a property at Otakl, and will leave for there about Easter. Williams will establish a stable at Otakl. Sir Knox, which has been doing easy work recently, has been put in commission again In view of Easter engagements. Operation (Saracen-Marvel) has been placed in W. Garrett’s hands at Opaki. The filly has scored a couple of seconds in hack events this season, and when she fills out more, should be a payable proposition. Nat Williams has purchased the Lethe gelding Leapuki from Mr. W. Halley, formerly of Carterton but now of Palmerston. Leapuki, which was formerly trained by Williams, bruised his heel a short time ago, and has consequently been thrown out of work. It will be a week or two yet before he is able to take to the track again. Full rate crashed into a hurdle while being schooled last week, and injure! one of his legs severely. It is not anticipated that any serious consequences will follow. Among the Wairarapa horses which will compete at Woodville, are Full Rate, Bordi, Suratura, Bally Shannon, Lord Palmer, Negative, Sir Saracen, Alecto, Sin apis, Longstep, British Maid, Over Rate, and Regained. L. Hill, who was formerly connected with F. Hlggot’s stable, has purchased the three-year-old filly Alecto (Sir Laddo-Aello). Hill intends to train his purchase. Juliette is on the easy list, suffering from a slight splint in one of her fore legs. J. Munn has leased Quartzite (Gold Reef-Stressa) from Mr. G. P. Donnelly. The well-known horse Sow-man (Lake Shell-Kate Jay) owned by Mr. W. Bicknell, of Greytown, died from some internal complaint last Saturday. Killaloo, which ran disappointingly at fhe last Tauherenikau meeting, is now shaping much better than formerly, and will be taken through to Dannevlrke. Sir Solo is doing good work on the track, and should pay his way at the A.R.C, Autumn Meeting next month.

TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH.

As a result of the long spell of dry weather the Rlccarton tracks have become somewhat hard, but a liberal use of th.j water cart during the past week has alleviated the trouble to a certain extent, and the trainers are now provided with plenty of ground on which to prepare their charge) for engagements ahead.

The handicaps for the autmpn meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club have in a few instances come in for severe criticism f.om the Riccarton trainers, and, judging from some of the opinions expressed, there may be a curtailment of some of the teams for the meeting. Nevertheless, the list of local horses that will make tlie Journey will be a large one, as practically every stable will have one or more representatives, and the combined number will form a strong contingent.

G. J. Pine has disposed of Genius to a North Canterbury sportsman for 28 and the son of Acumen has gone Into It). Roden's stable. The big gelding has been quite a disappointment, and has not raced nearly so well as his track work suggested. Antagonist is going along well In his work, and it Is hoped that this very fast horse will be got to the post at the uxt meeting held at Rlccarton. It Im a p ty he Is Ruch a highly strung customer, a* <1 h s doubtful limb would have a much better

chance of mending properly it he were not continually prancing about. The two-year-old Judith, by MartianHebrew Maid, in Cutts’ stable, is developing into a nice type of filly, and has built up wonderfully during the last few months. Claridge has again made a start with Sb 1lelagh, which is in nice condition to commence his preparation for jumping races lu the winter. D. Roberts is busy with a pair of Mr Knight’s two-year-olds. The brown filly by Vascoe —Argon is a solidly-built youngster, and Is a half-sister to Troon; the bay gelding by Vascoe—Flame is quite unlike his relatives, Mumurer and Tiklta, but is a very promising sort, and should be ab’e to gallop. Troon, in the same stable, appears in hard condition, and is expected to run well in her Dunedin engagements. Heatherbrae and Brown Owl, which raced at the Egmont meeting, have arrived home. Masterpiece remained at Wanganui, and will be Joined this week by Autumnus. 'Singlemen, by Singlestick, is a regular attendant on the Riccarton tracks. He shaped pleasingly over the pony hurdles yesterday. Mr A. Boyle’s two fillies, purchased in England, have arrived at Riccarton, and are quartered at Derrett’s stables. The three-year-old, Flower of the West, is a very nice filly, and is by Arizona—Flower, by Persimmon—Wise Flower. The four-year-old, Madama, by Mlnstead—Knight’s Dame, by Sir Hugo, is not so attractivelooking as her companion, but should be useful as a stud mare. Unfortunately, while running in a paddock Madama attempted to jump a high gate, with the result that she struck hard and lost a good deal of skin off her hind legs, but the injuries are only slight. Daylight Bill and Athenic have again joined Clarke’s team, and both the horses are looking well after a lengthy spell. The Ashburton sportsman, Mr J. Grigg, has placed the two-year-old Whizz with McAulay, who has already had some success for the same owner with Foam Flake. Martine has been retired from the turf, and wil be relegated to the stud. The daughter of Martian—Gipsy Maid is in foal to Bonny Glen. D. P. Moraghan has recelvcft another addition to hiis stable in a brown gelding, three years old, by Charlemagne ll.—Lady Landon. Culprit will be Messrs Stead Bros.’ only representative at the Wanganui meeting, while Somnlform and Oxenhope will journey to Dunedin.

JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

NEW PLYMOUTH, Wednesday. The totalise tor handled £12,840, as against £10,506- 10/ for the corresponding day last year. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s races were begun this afternoon. The weathe/ is fine and the course ui excellent order. Results are as follow: - Hack Hurdles, one and a-half mile. - Ngatiruanul, 10.13, 1; Borco’a, 10.9, 2; Timothy, 10.1, 3. Also star ted: Avialnx and Otehau. Won by a length. Time, 2.47. Stewards’ Handicap of 150sovs, five furlongs.—Lucerne, 7.4, 1; Pirhval, 8.12, 2; Simple Sam, 6.9, 3. Scratched: Peroneal. Makara, Styx. Red Lupin, Patronale, and Sylvia May. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.15 1-5. Timaru Hack Handicap of lOOsovs, six furlongs.— Zetes, 7.3, 1; Grattan, 8.10, *2; Worcester, 8.5, 3. Also started: Passadena St. Luap, Chamanade. Won by half-a-length. Time, 1.15 4-5. TARANAKI CUP, of 300sovb. One mile and a-quarter. Trustees late J. Ryan’s Estate ch g Con • the Shaughraun, syrg, by Coronet— Clempee, 7.7 (W. Bell) 1 Lady Menschikoff, 7.8 (W. Berry) 2 Dearest, syrs, 8.5 (Olliver) 3 Also started: Undecided, Mendip, Byron, Manawakaha, Master Laddo, Patriotic, Master Tupuhi. Patriotic and Dearest made most of the running till turning for home, where Lady Menschlkoff and Con the Shaughraun took charge, and in a great flnisli Con the Shaughraun won by a head, with Dearest three lengths away, third, and Patriotic, Undecided and Byron next. Time, 2.0 4-5. Dearest was favourite. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. One mile. Katun, 8.10 (R. Barlow) 1 Royal Dragoon, 8.5 (L. Nodder) 2 Maxwell, 8.11 (A: Olllver) 8 Also started: Royal Simon, Muleteer, Kauroa, Tirohanga. Katua went to the front after running a furlong, and was never headed, winning easily by a length, with a head between the second and third. Time, 1.44 2-5. Royal Dragoon was favourite. OKATO HACK HANDICAP, of 200sovs. One mho. Conney, 7.10 (O. McCarten) I Worcester, 8.5 (J. O’Shea) 2 Minora, 7.3 (C. Emmerson) 3 Also started: Aruake, Patronymic, Ranglkapua, White Crane, Lady Nolan, Galtee, St. Kildare. Conny took charge after running a furlong, and was never headed, winning comfortably by a length, with a head between the second and third. Time, 1.44. Patronymic was favourite. FLYING HANDICAP, of loOsovs. Six furlongs. Peroneal, 8.6 (A. Olllver) 1 Pntrounle, 7.1 (W. Bell) 2 Goldslze, 8.*2 (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: Makara, Overtime. Patronale led to the distance, when Peroneal Joined him, and In a good finish won by a head. Time, 1.15 2-5. Goldslze was favourite. HACK SCURRY, of 50rovh. Five furlongs. Yankee Doodle, 8.0 (W. Price) I Sweet Breeze, 8.0 (Simpkins) 2 Reflect. 8.0 (A. Olllver) 3 Also started: Supply, Sliver Fox, Opeke, Silver Rose, Joey, Tlora. Yankee Doodle led all the way, and won

easily by a length, with three lengths bF* tween the second and third. Time, l.k Silver Roee was favourite. SECOND DAY’S RACING. NEW PLYMOUTH, Thursd y. The Taranaki Jockey Club’s Autumn Meeting was continued to-day in if'e 1 weather. The course was fast, and tho attendance well up to the average. The fields were not large, but the racing w.’S Interesting. The totalisator turnover for Ihe meeting amounted to £25,454 10/, as against £22,084 10/ last year. Following are the results HURDLES of lOOsovs. One mile and a-half. Bercola, 10.11 1 Aviatrlx, 10.9 2 Timothy, 10.2 • 3 Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2.48 4-5. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 150sovs. Five furlongs. Patronale, 7.6 1 Ineuru, 6.9 2 Crawford, 6.12 3 Won by a neck. Time, 1.2. OMATA HACK HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Chamanade, 6.11 1 Jack Pin, 7.6 2 Passadena, 8.9 3 Scratched: Zetes. Won by three-quarters of a length. No time was taken. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP of 200 ovs. One mile and a distance. Byron, 8.1 1 Dearest, 8.5 2 Lady Menschikoff. 7.13 3 Also started: Undecided, Manawakaha, Kina, Patriotic, Master Tepuhl. Dearest was favourite. Byron was always in the front rank, and coining away three furlongs from home won by a length, with a length between the second and third. Time, 1.57 1-5. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP of 100 ovs. Seven furlongs. Aruake, 7.9 1 Muleteer, 8.1 2 Royal Dragoon, 8.9 3 Also started: Master Sylvia, Kauioa, Tirohanga. Royal Dragoon was favourite. Master Sylvia led to the turn, where Aruake shot through, and won comfortably by two lengths, with a neck between second and third. Time, 1.30. KAWAU HACK HANDICAP of 100so\B. One mile. Minora, 7.4 1 St. Luap, 6.10 ’ .. 2 Rangikapua, 7.10 3 Also started: Counev, White Crane, Galfee, St. Kilda. Minora W’as favourite. St. Luap made the running to the tun, when Minora took charge, and won very easily by two lengths, with St. Luap a r<ek in front of Rangikapua. Time, 1.33. FAREWELL HANDICAP of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Rector Girl, 6.7 1 Overtime, 7.3 2 Simple Sam, 6.9 3 Also started: Peroneal. I‘iriwai, Goldsixe. Goldsize was favourite. Rector Girl was quickly in charge, and won comfortably by a length, with Simple Sam a length and a-half awav, third. Time, 1.15 1-5. FINAL HACK FLUTTER of 50sovs. Weight, 8.7. Five furlongs. Floss 1 Reflect 2 Squeereen 3 Also started: Ratana, Duro, Lady Armshot, Silver Fox, Rangawahla, Ridicule, Joey, Tlora, Opeke, and Kurnalpl. Reflect was favourite. Floss was quickly in front, and won with the greatest ease by two lengths from Reflect, who was a head in front of Squeer< e:i. Time, 1.5. * * * ROTORUA RACES* The Rotorua Jockey Club’s Annual Meet Ing was held in line weather. The attendance totalled about 1,500. Totalisator investments amounted to £4,640. Results are as follow:—■ Malden Handicap, six fur ongs. Phosphorus 1, Tenby 2. Topic Time. 1.16 1-5. Walmangu Handicap, four furlongs and ahaif.—Positive, 7.8, 1; Mighty Atom, 8.2, 2; Jena, 7.7, 3. A good finish. Time, Rotorua Cup. Semolina 1. Jolie FHle 2, Monocle 3. Won by three lengths and hhalf, with a length between the second and third. Timo, 2.11. Welter Handicap.—Phosphorus 1, Topic 2, Tenby 3. Time, 1.37 1-5. Spring Handicap.—Lucille 1, Frontino 2, Leahora 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 1.16 15. Arawa Park Handicap. — Monocle 1, Admiral Soult 2, Flying Soult 3. Won by >1 neck, with half a length separating the second and third. Time, 1.46 2-5. Tourist Plate. —Mighty Atom 1, Positive 2, Jena 3. Won by a length. Time, 56 2-5. Farewell Handicap. Impulsive 1, Grenadier 2, To Wharoa 3. The only starters. Won easily. Time, 1.39 2-5. ’b ’b 4' NGARUAWAHIA RACES. The Ngarunwubfa 'races were held ‘this afternoon. There was a big attendance. Results are as follow: Hurdles. St Wood 1. Stroller 2, Echo 3. Won comfortably. Also atnrtetl: Bonnie Jean, Paeroa, Sust, Leo, Knight, Rotowbere» Extra. Malden Handicap. Irlshmnid 1, 141 Sylph 2, Spalperlon 3. Also started: Hlb Peer, Foam, Larue, Mlru, Bon

ftukuliia, Crusader. Leary. Gleuspirl. Won easily by three lengths. Publicans’ Purse.—Front! no 1. Tobias 2, 1. 3. Also started: Peer, Bonnie Doon, St. Wood. A bad start, St. Wood being left at the post. Won comfortab’y by two lengths. Ngaruawahia C’up.—Aristocrat 1, Explosive 2, Nappar Tandy 3. Also started: St. Lumsden, Tobias, Luliema, Romantic,, Sust. Siolo, Paeroa. Only the three placed horses were in it. Won easily by four lengths. Flying Handicap.—Fremantle 1. Explosive 2. Spalperion 3. Also started: -St. Lumsden. Romantic, Siolo, Larne. A good race, won easily. Hack Race.—Ron Cyr, 1, Glenspiri 2. E ho 3. Also started: Mira, Crusader, Wai mat, Slang, Koromatua, Eros. ITeelame. Bonny. A good race. The field were bunched at the finish. Flying Handicap.—Frontino 1, Tobias 2, Fremantle 3. 4- 4’ 4-

CANTERBURY J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

The following nominations have toe.cn received for the principal events at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting:— Great Easter Handicap of IftOOsovs, seven furlongs.—Autumnus. Brown Owl. Heatherbrae. Eniporator, Cheddar, Ventura. Imagination, Dearest, A wab on, Peg. Stardancer, Qncry, Thuringa, Sanguinary, Ron Rove, Bon Ton, Culprit, Itandeira, Byron, Makara, Sir Solo, Undecided, Sister Rudins, Obligant, Caron if o rm, Ohsirno, Grata v-a, Bobrikoffn, Labour Day, Specialform, •Bronze, Ermengarde, Gapon, Mahuri, My Lawyer, Mosgiel, Safety Fin, Carolus, Anna Carlovna, Pi7gram’s Way. S-pq King, Crladlole, Soldiers* Chorus. Thistledaown, Kostroma. Waitoto, Setondale. Great Ausnmn Handicap of -ouo-mlle-and-a-half.—Masterpiece, fem Owl, Canute, Cheddar, Dearest. Awalwni. Stardancer, Sanguinary. Les Angelos. Bon Ton, Sir Solo, Murmur, Undecided. Fcwn Finke. •Mira, Vice-Admiral. -Corouiferaa, Chsoao, Bobrikoff, Labour I»ay. Bronwe, KditM, Anna Carlovana, The Cornet, Kilmeny. Soldiers* Chorus, Parable, Wai tote, beaten dale.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB.

The following weights for the Wangaaul meeting have been declared by Mr Miwsc: — Petre Hack, six furlongs.— iMWne Patronale 9.6, Grattan 92, Tetetaara 9.0, Black Lupin 8.13. Heather 8.7, SWtatak BA, Manurera 8.2, Zetes 8.2, Postillion 8.2, iSylvla Muy S.O, Tiw Luceruc 8-L Crawford 7.13, Powder Fox 7.H, uewra 7.10, Jacfcpin 7.9, Chamanade 7 9, Aviatrix 7.8, Glacier 7.7, Yankee Doodle 7.7, Denis Orme 7.7. Lambton 7.5, Lady Nolan 7.5. Lockwood 7.5. White Crane 7.4, St. Luap 7.2, I‘atroaiess 7.2, Sweet Breeze 7.1, Kantka 7.0. Martlet 7A, Sylran Glade 7.0, Kathleen Mnvonmeen 7.0, Roseblush 7.0. Sweet Zinia 7 0, Tuna 7X), iteceda 7.0, Arrogance 7.0, Elk Lad Silver Rose 7.0. Juvenile Handicap, five fwrlartgs.—lmagination 9.7, Petronilla 9.5, Jason 9.0, Eocene 8.8. Vocation 8.2. Princess Moutoa 7.4 The Fest 7.3. Astor 6.L4, Sunbird <*.l2. Beit 6.12, Martian filly G. 12, Lord Gladstone 6.12, Hansard G.lO. Wiritoa Handicap, one mile.—Aruake 9.0, Patronymic 8.7. St. Serf 8.7, Mamiwwt 8-6. Postillion 8.5, Monologue 8.4, Vladiaoy Almeida 7.13. Waitoto 7.13. Itangikapua 7,13, Glacier 7.5, Mediterranean 7.5, Howier TA Dekkho 7.5, Moirette 7.5. East wind 7.4. White Crane 7.3, Lockguard 7.0, Austin 7.0. King Simon 7.0, Kathleen Mavourneen 7.0, fitvarx 7.0, Nebulous 7.0, Silver Rowe 7.9. Westmere Hurdles, two niiies.—Euroco 10.10, Cornelian 10.8. Ngatiruanwi 10.6, Bravest 10.6, Sleacmnbo 10. G, Sa-ndy Paul 9.12, Bercola 9.12. Waterworks 9.11, Leolanter 9.9, Whimper 9.2, Alina 9.9, Mablnawa 9 0. Marton 9.0. Tay forth Hurdles, one mile and threequarters. —Ngatiraunui 11.11, Bercola 11.5, Allure 10.10, Serenity 10.6, Aetna 9.13, Timothy 9.12. Master Sylvia 9.8. Clemency 9.4, Knntsford 9.0, Glenfern 9.0, Watchchain 9.0. Muhinawa 9.0, I’ukerua 90, Sir Tulloch 9.0.

Stewards' Handicap, one nine. Heatherbrae 9.0, Byron 8.11. imagination 8.8, North East B.G, Obligant 8.6, Con the Sliaughraun 8.4, Lady Moutoa 5.2. Katun 8.0, Rill 8.0, Coromandel 8.0, Merry Frank 7.10. Muuawnkaha 7.10. Patriotic 7.9, Wniymku 7.9, Distinction 7.9. Allegory 7.9. Rangiatwa 7.7, Ceylon 7.G. Royal Simon 7.6, Royal Irish 7.5, Dido 7.3, Mallow 7.3. Moutoa Girl 7.1, Muleteer G. 12. Marton 6.12. Aurake 6.12, Stepney G. 12, Red Lupin (1.12. Kfiuma 6.10, Aloha 6.10, Tiwari 6.9. Toney 6.9, St. Serf 6.9. Allegation 6.9.

4? 4* 4' A.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. The nominations received for the priucqml events at the A.R.C, Autumn Meeting are very satisfactory, and, although the local opposition will hardly bo as strong as in former years, tli-ere seems every prospect of a strong southern contingent being swn out at Ellerslie next month. In the Easter Handicap 40 have made the entry, whilst the St. George Ilnudkap has 25, the Brighton Hurdles 17. and the Autumn Steeple* chase 21. The nominations are:—

Easter Handicap. Devastation, .Tack Di. laval. Crown Pearl. Allegation, Tiresome, Tangiwul, Dearest, Haskayne, Domino, P<>ton. Imagination. Sanguinary, Goldslze, Gloy. Rea Queen. Dl<l<». Kaween. North-East, Sir Solo, Piiroso, Bleriot, Montiforin, La Reina, Kottrwpti, 1 mlecldcd., Royal Irish, Bobrikoff. 14ji»onr Day. Gerbera, I'riuce Koult, Tm<‘l, Wee Olga. Kakaum. Master Walrikl, Advocate, -Caber Davon. Fort Wiliam. Obii*ant, Sroreli, Firat Walrikl. Brigbt<»n Hurdle Race. — Hyperion, Rphlnx, The < hef. Prophet, Waterworks. J’auL Huangs. Watch Chain. Surplus, Te WViiliaroa. Sky High. Whimper, ftteebemi. Miss Kxplei«t>a, Lie; da Delegate, Hand* Kaul

fit. George’s Ilandk-apr -Tkwwne, Tangl

wai. Dearest, Haskayne, Jolie Fille, Domino, Sanguinary. Maxwell, Gloy, Sea Queen, Wee Olga, Kaween. Sir Solo, Montlform, La Reina, Undecided, Bobrikoff, labour Day, Prince Soult, Kakama, Master Walrikl, Advocate, Fort William, Mira. Monorail. Autumn Steeples.—Golden Glow, Le Beau. Kapakapo. Glen more. Waterworks, Hoanga, Kelp, Bonnie Jean, Armagh, Okaibau, I cel, Te Waharoa, Sky High, Zante, Whimper. Rangitane, Shebeen, Miss Explosion, Tirl, Lloyds, The Chief, Karimol, Delegate.

THE NAPIER CU

Following arc the nominations for the Napier ('up of 400sovs., one-mile-and-a-’luarter. —Bryon, Hautu. Cheddar. Com posed. Formality, San Pluie, Ariom, Mancaroa, Vi, Mira, Obligant, Multiply, Dearest, Labour pay. Bobrikoff, Vibration. Rangiatua, Waipaku. Rongomau, Haskayne. Altcar, Maitau, Rill, Birkline, Tyne Lass. Peacemaker. 4: 4: 4 SOUTH AUCKLAND RACING CXUB’S MEETING. The following acceptances have be.n received for the first day of the South Auckland Racing Club's meeting on Friday next: Maiden Handicap, seven furlongs.—Ph. sphorus 9.0, Matawerewere 89, Clare 8.4, Salvia 8.2, Try Fluke 7.11. Tenby 7.6. Delilah 7.5, Napper Tandy 7.4, Bon Cyr 7.3, Sadie (late My Glove) 7.3, Sir Stroud 7.2, Mirs Motion 7.2 t Vic 7.0, Hammerless 7.0. Claudelan-ds Handicap, five furlongs.— Positive 7.11. Blue Garment 7.7, Kotwopu 76, Ijucilie 7.3, Mighty Atom 7.2, Surplus 7.2, Luperin 7.0. Tripoli 6.12, Leahora 6.7, Salvia 6,7.. Rbodanthe 6.7. South Auckland C’up Handicap, one mi'e and a-quarler.—Jolie Fille 9.8. Kaween 87, Maxwell 8.2, Dido 7.12, Admiral Soult 7.7, Semolina 7.6, Manuwera 7.0, Virtue 7.0, Aftneleta 6R. St. Lumsden 6.7, Explcsire 6.7, Monocle 6.7. Handicap Hurdle Race, one mile and a-half.—Hoanga 11.2, .Surplus 10.8, Seaman 9.13, Hyperion 9.13, Rangihaeta 9.10, Heyboy 9.5, Bonnie Jean 9.5, Hunakaha 9.3, Captain Paul 9.2, Ambergris 9.2. Stroller 9.1, Dunrobin 9.1, Bon Cyr 9.1, Sust 90, Echo 9.0, Waitangi 9.0, King 9.0, Sunray 9.0, Ocean Bird 9.0, College 9.0, Aha Aha (late Echo) 9.0. Pioneer Handicap, four furlongs.— Tino/ai 8.12, King Lupin 7.6, Unity 7.2. Obdurate 7.0, Tiki Tapu 6.12 Publicans* Purse Handicap, six furlcngs. —Tattoo 8.10. Blue Garment 7.8, Kotiropu 7.3, Lucille 7.1, Impulsive 6.13, Cloudy Dawn 6.12, Surplus 6.12, Luperiu 6.10, Explosive G.lO, Leahorn 6.10, St. Lumsden G.B. District Hack Handicap, six furlongs — Tripoli 9.0, Salvia 8.6, Lady Thorn 82, Union Jack 7.12, Zennie 7.12, Sadie (late My Glove) 7.12, St. Peer 7.11, Tenby 7 10. M r.i 7.10 Hamlet 7.8, Tohora 7A, Barbwire 7.6, Clipper 7.6. Glensplre 7.G, Toropnk i 74, Hammerless 7 2, Spalpeen 7.2. Ercs 7 0, Vic 7.0, Freelance 7.0, Slang 7.0. FTying Handicap, live furlongs.—Tatter 8.7, Urekebu 7.11, Bow Bells 7.7, Jena 7.3, Froutino 7.0. Tobias 6.13, Heyboy G. 12. Try Fluke 6.10, Alworthy 6.7.

AUSTRALIAN RACING. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETINC. Following are the acceptances for th? two principal events in the Victoria Racing Club’s Autumn Meeting: — Newmarket Handicap of 25sors each, w’t’i 2,ooosovs added Six furlongs. (To be ran on March 1). —Gigandra 9.13, Volsloan? 9.3. Mala 9.1. Broadsword 9.1. Ireland 8.11. Nuwara 8.9, Eliya 8.9, Popinjay 89. Mu-ket Belle 8.8, Jolly Beggar 8.7, Habel 8 5. Malt 8.3. Gillamatong 8.3, Nangar 8.3, Takipono 8.1. Ruby Hampton 81, Jemlah 7.1\ Pontano 7.12, Kwasiud 7.12, Orvieto 7.11, Rathlea 7.11. Sconser 7.11, Emhiacer 7.11. First Shot 7.10, Bcdloe 7.10, Borrosov 7.10. Burra 7.10, Earl's Court 7.9. Berry (.'ousels 7.9, Double Fortune 7.7. Morsme 7.7, Deeside 7.7, Owenee 77, Relievo 7.6, Kirn 7.6, Durdans 7.5, Borambil 7.5. Sweet Lil 75. Widgiewa 7.3, The Untie 7.3, Yen: da 7.1, Aleconner 7.1, Fiorentina 7.1. Brare H;a:t 7.0, Audacity G. 13, Flask 6.13, Twa Brigs 6.13, Relove 6.11, Tenterhook 6.7, Posltus 6.7. Blakeney G 7. Avance 6.7, Braggart 6.7, Islam 6.7. Kilbride G. 7. Paroles. 6.7, Bobindie 6.7, Flevrus 6.7.

Australian Cup of 25 sovs each, with 2,ooosovs added. Two miles and a-qnart< r. (To be run on March 4.J. — The Parisian 9.9, Piastre 9.0, Cadonia 8.10, Midnight Sun 8.8, Eyeglass 8.5, Wilari 8 3, Goard 8.3, Abdi cator 8.1. Flavian 7.13, Cider 7.13. Alm s a 7.13. Wolawa 7.11, Didus 7.11. Diabolo 7.10. Jolly Beggar 7 9, Golden Point Sheiiff Muir 7.7, Wallalo 7.5, Arquebuse 7.3, Moe 7.3, La Franc 7.1. Uxbridge 7.1, Tinap’g'o G 13, Beltaua 6.11. Rifiian 6.9, Barias 6.7, Puaka 6.7. Blind Harry 6.7. Boy Blue G 7. Kilbride 6.7, Simon’s Fortune G. 7. Uncle Matt 6.T. V.A.T.C. MEETING. MELBOURNE, February The Victoria Amateur Turf Club o;>ciied its autumn meeting at Caulfield to-day. The leading events resulted as follow:— The Oaklelgli Plate, five furlonga and a half. Burr! 1. Main and Borraaov (tie dheat) 2. Twenty-two starters. Burr! took <‘harge at the bend, and won by a len-th. In a groat battle for second place the judxo failed to separate Borrasov and Main. Timo, 1.8. The St. George Stakes.—Cider 1. Wolawa 2. Almtaaa 3. Fourteen starter*. Cider wcu by three quarters of a length. Time, I.3M* The Federal Stakes. — Arrovrfomi 1, Natl Qualr 2. Burn 3. The Bond Cup. - Harlas 1, Dklu« 2. 3. Twelve Blurted. Wua bj A

length and a-half. Time. 237 J. Home Rule finished second in the Warrlen Hurdle Race, and Blakeney was th.rd in the Salisbury Welter Handicap. THE MOOREFIELD MEETING. SYDNEY. February 15. The principal race at the Moorfield inees iag to-day resulted as follows:— The tFlying Handicap.—Gigandra 1, W.ll West 2, Noogilla 3. Five started. Won by half a length. Time, 1.15|.