Turf Gossip.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 21, 21 May 1913, Page 11

Turf Gossip.

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RACING FIXTURES. May 22 and 23—North Otago J.C. Winter. May 22 ana 24—Wanganui J.C. Winter. May 31, June" 3 and 3—Auckland R.C. Winter. June 3 and 4—Dunedin J.C. Winter. June 3 ayd 4 -Otaki Maori R C. Winter. June 25 and 26-Napier Park R.C. Winter. July 4 and s—Gisborne R.C. Steeplechase. The Regel gelding Regain is back again at Ellerslie under the charge of C. Norgrove. The English Derby is not mu this year until June 4. In the South. Idealism is one of the first fancies for the Great Northern Hurdles. v J. Deerey will have the mount on Hoanga In the Great Northern Steeplechase. Mr J. T. Inglis has been appointed starter to the Victoria Amateur Turf Club in place of the late Mr. Godfrey Watson. The Gluten gelding Adherent changed hands recently, and is now owned by Mr. Geo. Dunnet. x • Two boxes have been engaged at J. Rae’s, Greenlane, for T. Quinlivan, who is expected to put in an appearance in about a week. The New Plymouth sprinter Patronale is not to race again this season, but will be spelled winter months. . Monorail, which was operated on last Saturday, is making good progress towards recovery. A. J. M'-Flinn will have the mount on Armagh in the Great Northern Steeplechase, while Tutchen is to ride Hautere. Although the fact was not wired through, it transpires that North Pole fell during the running of the Fairfield Welter and broke his neck. There is very little probability of Prophet being taken South for the Century Hurdles. The son of St. Paul is very well at present. Since coming to grief while schooling at Wanganui recently, Antarctic is said to have got through a lot of good work in fine style. The St. Paul horse Waiari did not satisfy J. Chaafe that he would stand a solid preparation, and he shipped him South-ujgain by the Rarawa on Friday last. After paying Government tax to the amount of £597 8 Z 4, the Masterton Racing Club made a profit of £1,056 on their recent meeting. It is stated that P. Brady intends riding over fences again, and it is understood will ride R. Hannon’s horses in their engagements at the Great Northern Meeting. Mr. Dunnet has decided not to persevere with Robert the Bruce,' and the son of Scottish King has been thrown out of work for the present. There were three double winners at the recent Egmont meeting, Ineuru, Kaniki, and Invader winning on each day of the gathering. A horse that is being whispered about in connection with the Great Northern Hurdle Race is St. Kevin, which is in at 41bs above the minimum. The ex-Auckland gelding Electrakoff is weighted at 8.12 in the Newcastle Cup of lOOOsovs, one mile ami three furlongs, which is run to-day. Mr. W. Montgomery, owner of Hoanga, etc., who has been residing in the Tauranga district for some months, has returned again to Auckland. The Wanganui Jockey Club gave away in stakes this season <8530, and have decided to increase the amount to £9245 for next season, while an extra race has been added to each day of the spring meeting. After riding Glenfinnan to victory in the Ashburton Cup, C. Emmerson was called before the stewards and severely admonished for returning to weigh in without waiting for the clerk of the course.

To follow the Chinaman and back every horse in the race Is a proceeding often taken on, but such a course at the recent Egmont meeting would have resulted in a loss of £6l 7/. The Wairiki mare Tipua has sufficiently recovered from the mishap which befel her last week while schooling, to resume work again, and she was exercised last week at Ellerslie. The steeplechase horse Sir Lethe, which has been racing In Sydney for some time, Is reported to have broken down, and Is not likely to be ready for the big Victorian meetings In July. The New Zealand Cup winner of 1910, Bridge, made his reappearance under silk in a mile race at the recent Sandown (Vic.) Meeting, but made a poor showing and was never dangerous. Loch Fyne, the hero of the Great Northern Steeplechase of 1908, did not last very long after being put into work recently, and the sou of Lochness can safely be said to have seen his last day as an active participant in the “Sport of Kings.” The filly by Mimer, bought by Mr. G. Currie when in Sydney on behalf of J. Williamson, Is at present located in Wanganui, but will be brought to Auckland with the rest of her owner’s horses after the Wanganui Winter Meeting. Of the Auckland horsemen riding at the Egmont meeting, J. Conquest was the only one to score a victory, riding Ineuru to victory in the Tawhiti Handicap on the opening day and the Mokoia Handicap on the second day. Invader, which won the Waihi Handicap on the opening day of the Egmont meeting, and Sepoy, which was successful in the Shorts Handicap on the second day, both gave their supporters a good return for their investments. The results at the recent Ashburton meeting enabled the lightweight C. Emmerson to further increase his lead for the jockey championship. Four winning rides made bis total 53, while Deeley only secured a couple of victories, making his tally 49, Emmerson thus having a lead of four over the Aucklander* Those who fancy Chief Marshal for the Great Northern Hurdles would do well to remember that the son of Marshal Soult claims an engagement in the Century Hurdles at Wanganui, a victory in which events would increase his poundage for the Auckland race by 71b. His stable companion, Whakaweira, is not engaged at Wanganui. ■■ Indications point to there being an exceptionally large number of visiting horses at Ellerslie for the A.R.C. Winter Meeting. Already 30 boxes have been booked at the Harp of Erin Hotel, those securing accommodation being: Messrs. Ring 3, Hickey 3, Deerey 1, Wilson 2, Peachey 1, George 3, Fryer 3, Lloyd 3, Dickey 3, Morriss 1., S. Waddell 4, and J. McLaughlin 3. The £9BO increase in prize money to be given at the C.J.C, Winter Meeting has been allotted to the following events:— Trial Hurdles, £SO; Enfield Steeplechase, £120; August Handicap, £100; Beaufort Steeplechase, £150; Heathcote Handicap, £100; Sydenham Hurdles, £150; Lincoln Steeplechase, £250; United Hunt Steeplechase, £3O; and Hunters' Plate, £3O. While galloping at Ellerslie last week, in company with Nukuhau and Flying Soult, the Scult horse Master Jack broke down badly, ar.d it was with difficulty he was got off the course. The services of Dr. Ring were requisitioned, and an effort will be made to save him for stud purposes, but it is almost a certainty that he will never race again. According to the “Dominion,” the stipendiary stewards were curious ns to the running of Ngatimaru In the Tongahoe Hurdles on the opening day of the Egmont meeting. In which event he ran third, but beyond admonishing the rider took no further action. In the second day Ngatimaru won the Manawatu Hurdle Race very easily, starting a warm odds-on favourite In a field of seven. According to n I’aj-ls journal penalties varying from £2O to £2OO, with power to withdraw trainers’ licenses in the last re-

sort, are imposed for •‘doping” (giving stimulants to horses) by regulations adopted at the annual meeting of the French Steeplechase Society. The responsibility is thrown on the trainer iu every case In which it is proved that a horse ran under the influence of a stimulant Illegally administered. Horses with respiratory tubes will be debarred from racecourses controlled by the society. According to a Wellington writer, the two yearlings purchased at the Randwick sales by R. J. Mason for Mr. G. D. Greenwood have been left with the Sydney trainer J. Burton, to prepare for future engagements. This, combined with the fact that the Riccartoii trainer Is taking Emperador to Sydney after the Ellerslie meeting, leads to the supposition that he intends to settle permanently in Sydney, and will leave his son Percy here to take charge of the remainder of the team, and draft over anything that shows promise. r~- : GREAT NORTHERNS. .1 ne acceptances for the Great Northern Hurdles and Steeplechase are decidedly satisfactory, only half a dozen dropping out of each event, the only candidates of note to make forfeit in the Steeplechase being Appin and Webfoot, while the Hurdle defections did not rob that event of any particular stars. This leaves 25 in the Hurdles and 24 in the Steeplechase, and though there are sure to be further withdrawals before the day, the prospects of record fields are at present decidedly bright. > The programme committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club have recommended that the penalties in the Grand National Steeplechase should be as follow:—“The winner of any steeplechase of the value of 50sovs after the declaration of weights to carry 61b, of lOOsovs 81b, of any race or races of the collective value of 200sovs 121 b, of SOOsoys 141 b extra, provided that any horse handicapped at 11.0 or over shall only carry onehalf of such extra weights.’’ The same conditions to be attached to the Grand National Hurdle Race and the Winter Cup, but the decreased penalty to apply to horses carrying 10.7 and over, the minimum weight being 71b less in the last two races than in the Steeplechase. For some time Delegate, has been boomed as a likely Great Northern Steeplechase winner, and even before the weights came out was one of the favourites in the double betting. The performance given by the son of I’hoebus Apollo lately would not be very gratifying to bis numerous supporters, for when he came to grief at the water he appeared to be very tired. Delegate jumped well until the water was reached, when he propped as he approached the jump, and took it almost standing, the result that he just failed to clear the bank, and toppled over. Happenings between now and May 31 may increase Delegate’s prospects, but at present his position in the double market is hardly justified. The victory of Midnight Sun in the Adelaide Cup came somewhat as a surprise to New Zealanders, for the recent form of the son of Multiform was anything but first-class. Midnight Sun has always raced as if he was a horse of moods, but there can be no doubt of his staying ability, and according to the cabled account of the race it was only in the concluding stages that he appeared on the scene, outstaying the opposition and winning by a length and a-half. La Notte, the dam of Midnight Sun, was purchased, In foal to Multiform, Mr. E. J. Watt for l,ooogns at the disL sal sale of the late Mr. G. G. Stead’s horses, and Midnight Sun was the result. Mr. Watt seems to be very luckj in Australia with his horses. It will be pleasing for sportsmen to know that Antarctic, who crashed through a liencoop on the local course about a fortnight ago, is seemingly sound again (says a Wanganui writer) On the track on Tuesday morning, in company, ho put up a ihie performance over two miles, and finished th© three miles course in good style, well ahead of Allure and Serenity. He jumped splendidly, and appears to have reproduced bls last year’s form. When the steeplechases due to arrive soon are decided Antarctic will have a big say, judging by present form. Antarctic is engaged in the Wanganui Steeplechase, and also in the Great Northern Steeplechase at Auckland. After the Auckland meeting his owner, Mr. W. R. Tuck, the popular Wanganui sportsman, .will probably take him across to Australia to test his mettle iu the big crosscountry events there. Flemington will probably lie his objective. The Victorian horseman, F. Bullock, who piloted Blue Spec to victory in the Melbourqe Cup, 1005, and is first jockey to the German Emperor, was riding in England at the opening of the racing season with

a good measure of success. At the Lincoln Spring Meeting he had the mount on Uncle Pat, which started favourite for the Lincolnshire Handicap, but did i • ._et a place; later in the day, however, be steered Mr. Win. Clark’s colt, Lindsay Gordon, successfully in the Kesteven Handicap, one mile and three furlongs, beating half a dozen contestants. On the following day, on the same track, he performed the “hat trick’’ by winning the Brocklesby Stakes on Mr. L. Robinson’s filly Degagone in a field of 22; the Welbeck Three-year-old Plate on Mr. G. Faber's High Rock; and the Blankney Selling Plate on Mr. A. L. Christie’s filly Grenada. At the Liverpool Spring Meeting he had the mount on His Majesty’s filly Flower Jug, in the West Derby Stakes, but though she ran well she could only get third to Crystal Gazer and Claquement. In an interview’ in Australia Mr. R. H. Skip with, who now does a lot of starting in New Zealand, expressed surprise at the comparative freedom from outlaws, compared with what exists in New Zealand, and hopes on bis return to convince controllers of racing in the Dominion of the necessity for taking similar action with Unmanageable horses to that done in Australia. Mr. Skipwith stated that it was quite common for horses to play up in great style at the barrier in New Zealand, and delay the start for some minutes. There are some horses that are so incorrigible that they will do everything but toe the mark. lie had even known them to lie down, just as a spoilt child was accustomed to do, while others were so unruly that it is next to impossible to get them to obey orders. Under conditions such as these the starter's lot is truly unhappy. It is in such cases that a little of the medicine prescribed by those in authority in Australia would have Wholesome effect. There is only one Cure for horses that are unmanageable at the barrier --bar them until they have been sufficiently educated to be trusted not to repeat their offence* The stable over which the ex-Australian trainer R. Wootton presides, at Epsom, opened the current English racing season auspiciously. At Kempton Park on March 24 Wootton led in Mr. E. llniton’s gcols Saint, which, piloted by Frank Wootton, won the Rothschild Welter Plate, and which, at the Liverpool Spring Meeting, secured the Liverpool Spring Cup, the apprentice W. Huxley having the mount on this occasion. Wootton also trained Mr. Hulton’s Flippant, winner of the Union Jack Stakes at Liverpool, with his sou Frank in - the ’saddle; and the champion horsemah also steered the St. Amant filly, the winner of the Juvenile Selling Plato at Alexandra Park, as well as Lord Carnarvon’s filly Cbarmeuse, winner of the Maiden Three-year-old Plate on the same-course on the following day. E. Huxley,’ the exAustralian, was successful at Alexandra Park on Shino in the Palace Selling Handicap; on the second day of the Lincoln Spring Meeting he piloted Sir W. Cooke’s Bas Blue to victory in the Brocklesby Trial Stakes, and Yahome in the Slid brook Selling Plate: while in the Lincolnshire Handicap he had the mount on Junior, which was placed second. AUCKLAND CLUB. X meeting of the Auckland District Committee was held yesterday, Mr H. T. Gorrie in the chair. The following licenses were granted: Trainers: H. I’. Donkin. Jockeys; T E Brushy. Gentlemen riders: E. Alison, C* Crowther, A. R. Cole, Geo. Currie, Dr. Grant, Guy Ring. Win. Stephens. V. Coleman's jockey’s license was cancelled at his own request. The following applications for dates for next season were received, and it was decided to recommend same for approval of the conference’:—Auckland Racing Club: Spring, November 5 and 8; summer, December 26 and 29 and January 1 and 2; au turns, April 13 and 14 or April 11 and 13; winter, June 3, 6. and 8. Avondale Jockey Club: Spring, September 17 and 20; autumn, April 22 and 23. Bay of Plenty Jockey Club: February 7. Ohinemuri Jockey Club: March 11 and 17 Rotorua Jockey Club: February 11. South Auckland Racing Club: February 20 and 21. Takapuua Jockey Club: November 26 and 29, and January 29 and 31. Te Aroha Jockey Club: March 7 and 9. Te Kuitl Racing Club: February 5. Thames Jockey Club: December 26 and 27. Whangarel Racing Club: January 8 and 9. At a meeting of the A.R.C. Committee, held subsequently, the following transfers were approved:—L. G D. Acland to Clark and Shaw, Gnome; £l. D. de Latour to F. E. Loomb, Scorch and Shepherd's Bush; F. E. Loomb to C. Moise, Romany Girl colt; IL D. de Latour to H. Hayr and J. Collis, Monorail; J. Collingwood to J. J Preston. Holdfast; W. Gurnet: to Geo. Dunnet, Ad hereof. One new member was elected. Accounts totalling £295 were passed for payment. The tender of Mr W. L. Casey, for addition to the grandstand, £5853, was accepted. It was decided to carry out the rule of racing that totalizator dlvldcndi must be collected on the course within an hour of the last race. 4 4* WAIRARAPA NOTES. Operation, which has been for some months past tn W. stables at Opakl, has bceu returned to her owner. 1M

Saracen mare has a couple of seconds to her credit this season, but seems to be very hard to place, as four furlongs appear to be the length of her staying abilities at presept. Fred Dorsett Ims a rising three-yenr old full sister t » Alerto on his farm, and it is expected that she will he taken in hand cicjct month. Sir Solo, which has had a very successful racing season, has gone into winter quarters at bis trainer’s stables at Opaks. Among the Sir Laddu gelding's wins this season hive been the Wellington Cup (£1600) and Manawatu Cup i£soo). Mr. W. M. Halley has returned to the Wairarapa.* and in future Leahora. Leapuki, and- llilarian will be trained at Ciarcville. Leapuki and llilarian. in Nat Williams' Clareville stables, have been schooled over hurdles, and i* is intended to enter them fur hurdle events during the winter season. The locally owned and trained Manltau, whl'h finished a good third behind Blue Dake and imagination in the Autumn Handicap al Masterton. will make bis next appearance al Otaki. Tyrannic, until recently trained al Opakl, has been returned to his owner, and is now (being schooled at Palmerston North for cross-country events. . The six months' disqualification meted out to young McDonald at the recent Woodville meeting has been endorsed by the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. It is probable that Sir Solo, Kinapis, and Kir Knox will be the Wairarapa nominations for the New Zealand Cup. 4* 4* 4* TURF TALK FROM THE SOUTH. The Ashburton R.C. was fortunate in getting such a tine day for the opening of the autumn meeting on Thursday, and though conditions were not quite so favourable on the second day. the meeting should prove a most successful one financially for the club, which is a matter for congratulation, ami the time should not be fur distant, when we shall have the pleasure of seeing the Ashburton Club holddug a prominent position amongst the country clubs of N.Z. It has been a matter {for surprise that this club has for so long contented Itself with a frugal policy, but mow that the executive body appears to be Showing a tendency to launch out more liberally, there is every reason to hope that the time has arrived when we shall see the club giving some very liberal prizes, thereby attracting more of the better class liorsCa to its meetings. •Glonfinnan enhanced his reputation by his win in the Ashburton Cup. This gelding, avid ch was a failure in public until the siutun)n pf this year, is now running very generously, and his recent efforts should thake his owner regret (he of his dam (Lady Annie), which met with fth accident pvhile on a visit to Cannie Chiel last season. Oxenhopc was responsible for another at tractive performance at Ashburton, and the Speedy son of oldigado promises to prove a cheap investment for his present owner (Mr •Am yes.*. Pilgrim’s Way continues t<» enhance his reputation fir consistency.* but Mr Cns»idy’s tine horse is unlucky in having to content himself with the unenviable second and third positions so frequently. The «on of Nautiioid is, to my mind, rather light, lie is, no doubt, feeling the effects of his exertions, and he would probably be bene tiled by a respite. With the commanding lead that C. Emmerson established at the Ashburton meeting, . he should now secure the coveted <»ositlon at the head of the list of winning horsemen for the season. Quarantine. wh<» has been enjoying ft lengthy respite, has rejoined the active •brigade of the Chokebore Lodge Division. IL Derrett has jm-M taken in hand a couple of English-bred fillies, Madania and Flower of the West. Golden Mori., the winner of the La gh in or Plate nt Ashburton last week, was bred •by Mr K. Bain, and is by Cannle Chiel Hood Morning, by Prospect — Adieu. She Is thus related to Specialform. whose dam (Signah traces to Spec. The dam of Golden Morn who can gallop fast, was relumed in the race hook last week as a three-year-old, hut, according to Mr Bain, she is a ’four year-obi. Mr Bain has a good-looking half-brother to her <by Stronghold), one year younger, which Is now being broken in Editah ran disappointingly in (he Longbeach Hack ]lamli**ap on the first day of the Ashburton meeting. On the second tiny she was tried in open company in the Winebmore Welter Handicap, and shaped finuch better, finishing a good second to WtikebtiS. Pnasimy mitwiu* In Vfr* going had something to do with the difference in the form, for it is hard to credit that the field in the Ismgbeach Hack Handicap was stronger than that which contested the Winchinore Welter Handicap. The imported filly First Giaiwe was ref»pimsiblo' for a useful performance in the Trial Handicap al Ashburton on Thursday. She got off badly, but quickly made up her leeway, and though she had to be shaken up in the straight, she won comfortably nt the finish. First Glance has now won three races in succession, and though (die lias nut met a good field yet, stir has shown that she is a galloper of considerable ability. Niihsdab’ failed badly in the Longhench Ilnck Handicap at Ashburton on Thursday 'when solidly backed. On Friday he was little fancied for the Morton Hack Handicap. but evidently relished the softer going, as lie had the race won a tong way from home. Countess May. which shaped promisingly nt Ashburton last week, is a well-bred two-year-old. Her sire (Count Witte), a firstdas’. performer, is a haif-brothvr to Solution. being by MensHilkoff— Problem, while her darn (Edna May) it* by Multiform— Helen Fail'll, by Castor Cissy, by Musket I r i : I! .V. The West Coast mare Miss Sylvia raced well enough at Ashburton to suggest that she may win n decent stake before tho Close of the season. •Sunbeam failed to show up nl the business end In either of his races <it Ashburton, and It seems evident, he Is not much good, on the flat at any rate. (Martel, the two-year-old colt by (’harleluague 11. Neva, did not race up to ex-

pectations at Ashburton last week. It will be surprising, however, if this half-brother to Danube dues not improve on his form next season. Winning honours among the stallions were widely distributed at the Ashburton meeting last *week. The only sire with two winners was Charlemagne IL, for whom Thurlnga mid Carolus scored. Clanranald, in addition to siring Glenfinnan, had two sons in the winning list. Terrapin claiming Safely Pin and Canute t’liiel being represented by Golden Morn. Other winning sires were Kosnios Boy (First. Glance), Obligado (Oxenhope), Treadmill (Nithsdale), Wahiku (Waikehua), Handsome Jack (The Cornet), Martian (Martian Maid), and St. Ambrose (Stamboul). The programme for the Grand National meeting provides for the following Increases in stakes:—Trial Hurdle Handicap £SO, Enfield Steeplechase . £l2O, August Handicap £IOO, Beaufort Steeplechase £l5O, Heathrote Handicap £IOO, Sydenham Hurdle Handicap £l5O, Lincoln Steeplechase £250, United Hunt Steeplechase £33, and Hunters’ Plate £3O. The proposed increases amount to £9BO, making a grand total for the meeting of £7,790. The committee further recommended that the penalties in the Grand National Steeplechase should ho as follows: The winner of any steeplechase of the value of 50sovs after the declaration of weights to carry 61b, of lOOsovs Sib. of any race or races of the collective value of 200sovs 12Ihs, of 309sovs 14lbs extra, provided that any horse handicapped at 11.0 or over shall only carry one-half of •such extra weight; the same conditions to be attached to the Grand National Hurdle Race and the Winter Cup, hut the decreased penalty to apply to horses carrying 10.7 and over, the minimum weight being 71bs less In the. last two races than in the steeplechase. 4» 4* 4* RACING ELECTIONS. CHRISTCHURCH. Friday. The election of delegates to district committees is as follows:— Auckland.—'Messrs. E. W. Alison M Foley, J. T. Inglis, 11. Ilayr, and R. Wynyard. Canterbury.—Messrs. W. F. Parkinson, E. C. Studholme, X-'. E. Thomas, T. E. Upton, and H. D. Vavasour. Dunedin.—Messrs. F. Wallis, W. T. Hazlett, G. M. Procter, J. Latham, and W. Gardiner, Jun. Greymouth.—Messrs. H. Rutland, D. J. Evans, W. B. Gilbert, B. P. McMahon, and J. Stevenson. Hawke’s Bay.—Messrs. J. Armstrong, E. J. Gothard, I*. Hunter, J. McVay, and E. White. Taranaki.—Messrs. A. W. Budge, J. Grav, R. 11. Nolan, S. Pitt, and G. W. Rogers. Wanganui.—Messi’s. H. IL Cooper, E. Goodbeherc, J. M. -Johnston, J. 11. Perrett, and 0. Symes. Wellington.—Messrs. W. E. Bidwill, J. W. Card, O. C. Cooper, C. A. W. Monckton, and C. F. Vallance. The official notice of the election of district club representatives to the New Zealand Racing Conference Is as follows: — Auckland.—The Hon. W. 11. Herries, M.P., and Mr. E. W. Alison. Canterbury.—North: Mr. 11. D. Vavasour. South: Messrs. 11. Friedlander and E. It. Guinness. Ureymonth.—Messrs. D. J. Evans and E. P. McMahon. Hawke's Bay.—Messrs. J. Armstrong and J. McWv. Otago.—Messrs. W. T. Hazlett and FWallis. Taranaki. —Messrs. A. W. Budge and It. 11. Nolan. Wanganui. E. Goodbeliere and J. 11. Perrett. Wellington. — Messrs. W. E. Bidwill and O. <*. Cooper. 4: 1 4A.R.C. WINTER MEETING. WEIGHTS FOR MINOR EVENTS. The following weights have been declared by Mr Morse for the minor events at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting: — HUNTERS’ HURDLES. Two miles.

WANGANUI J.C. MEETING. Following are the weights for the Wanganui Jockej- Club’s meeting: — Kaitoke Hurdle Race, one mile and threequarters.—Ngafimaru 11.2, St. Kevin 11.0, Goodwin Park 10.12, Sam Pan 10.11, Sea Queen 10.9, Timothy 10.9, Aema 10.7, Serenity 10.5, Thrave 10.3, Haurakia 10.1, Sphinx 10.1, Tip 10.0, Jackpin 9.13, Big Blast 9.6, Supreme 9.5. Fond Memory 9.3, Buoyant 9.3, Watchchain 9.0, Salopian 9.0, Morning 9.0, Waiinate 9.0, Sir Tulloch 9.0, Lochgar 9.0, Brown Star 9.0, Haydn Park 9.0, Nebulous 9.0, Oxley 9.0. Hack Steeplechase, two miles.—Tauira 11.3, Dorando 11.1, Tyrannic 11.1, Kelp 11.0, Kauroa 10.9, Leolanter 10.8, Gold Pin 10.8, Merriwal 10.7, Zante 10.7, Stourton 10.7, Bismarck 10.1, Heyboy 10.1, Ranter 9.13, Donzel 9.13, Fireworks 9.13, King Try 9.13, Levent 9.12, Maklri 9.12, Rebel 9.10 Loopline 9.9, Drudgery 9.9, Bullion 9.8, Salopian 9.7, Otehau 9.7, Nebulous 9.7. Porua Handicap, one mile.—lnvader 9.3, Kilrain 8.10, Hula 8.8, Glenfern 8.7, Lady Nolan 8.6. Tiwari 8.3, St. Serf 8.2, Euroco 8.2, Draft 8.0, Austin 8.0, Lockwood 8.0. Mummer 7.12. White Crane 7.9, Arokahan 7.9, Sweet Zinnia 7.9, The Diver 7.9, Kurnaipl 7.9, Royal Patron 7.9, Moirette 7.6, Minora 7.6, Gazalle 7.6, Charge 7.6, Elkmaid 7.6, Hamurana 7.5, Styrax 7.4, Mediterranean 7.3, Kuropotangi 7.0, Glacier 7.0, Mexico 7.0, Lochgar 7.0, St. Hubert 7.0, Opeke 7.0, Sweet Breeze 7.0. 4* 4* 4* NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB’S MEETING. •The followng acceptances have been received for the leading events of rhe North Otago Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting:— Empire Hurdle Race, one mile and a-half. —Mercedo 11.5, Gold Pin 10.13, Coy 9.9, Warsaw 9.4, Simon Pure 9.2, Ribstone Pippin 9.0, Tho Nut 9.0. Oainuru Cup, one mile and a-quarter.—The Cornet 8.11, Parable 8.8, Mumura 7.2, Gold Coin 7.2, Rock Ferry 6.9, Miss Sylvia 6.7, Editah 6.7. Railway Handicap, five furlongs.—Champagne 9.2, Thurlnga 8.13, Gold Cup 8.11, Nithsdale 8.9, Martinn Maid 8.8, Gohlen Morn 8.3, Gunflash 8.2, Klmona 8.0, Orange Lily 7.9, Otakeho 7.8, Cosy Corner 7.3, Sartorze 7.3, Vanquish 6.13, Fairlie 6.10, Agitato 6.9, Hubbub 6.0, Playboy 6.7, Reward 6.7, Combination 6.7. Steward*’ Handicap, six furlongs.—Oxenhopo 0.0, Pilgrim’s Way 8.13, Gapon 8.4, Carolus 83. Special form 8.3, Kilts 7.12, Thurlnga 6.10, i>and Rose 68.

EGMONT RACING CLUB’3 WINTER MEETING. The Egmont Racing Club’s Winter Meeting opened in fine weather, with a large attendance. The totalisator investments amounted to’ £11.252. ns against £9,959 for the corresponding day last year. Following are the results:— Railway Handicap of 10'dsovs, six furlongs.—Ewart and Somers* b c Kaniki, 3yrs, 7.4 (Weller), 1; J. E. Newton’s b c Field Force, 3yrs, 7.11, 2; J. McKean’s ch g St. Serf, 4yrs, 8.2, 3. Also started: Draft 8.3, Ratana 8.2, I’aoli 7.9, Glacier 7.4, Yankee Doodle 7.2, Patroness 7.1, Row net 7.0, Sepoy 7.0, Sardis 7.0. Opeke 7.0. Field Force was the first to the fore, accompanied by Rownet and Yankee Doodle. Coming to the straight Field Force was still in front, but on the turn Kaniki took charge, and from then on was never headed, winning by about half a length. St. Serf, who put in a good run down the straight, was n similar distance away, third. Time, l.lGfc. Ladies’ Purse Handicap.—ll. E. Good’s b h Royal Patron, Gyrs, 11.1, 1; G. Bremer’s br g Grandee, 4yrs, 10.10, 2; L. G. Bremer’s blk g Glen Tulloch, Gyrs, 10.9, 3. Also started: Darby Paul 11.9, Hamurana 11.4, Kurnalpi 11.2, Tirohanga 11.1, Kuropotangl 10.13, Millbanks 10.9, Loopline 10.8. Waiinate 10.7, Mystery Lass 10.7, St. Hubert 10.7, John Willie 10.7, Oxley 10.7. Silver Hope 10.7. From a good start Silver Hope’s colours were first in front, but on the bend out of the straight Millbanks was in the lead from Glen Tulloch. Turning for home Royal Patron assumed command, and a capital finish resulted in his favour by a head, while Grandee just beat Glen Tulloch ’for second place. Time, 1.49 J. Telegraph Handicap, five furlongs.—L. G. Bremer’s br c Lord Lupin, 7.7 (Nodder), 1; J. Fitzgerald’s The Dodger, 8.3, 2; F. Selwood’s br f Zion. 7.0, 3. Also started: Tree Lucerne 8.4, Silver Rose 8.4, Wild Lupin 7.12, Runaway Girl 7.8. Galtee 7.7, Squireen 7.3, Sylvan Glade 7.3. Captain Miro 7.1, Sweet Breeze 7.0, Ridicule 7.0, Lady Gordon 7.0, Patroon 7.0, King of the Valley 7.0. Succeed 7.0. Zion and The Dodger were at the head of affairs practically throughout. Inside the distance Lord Lupin appeared on the scene, and. finishing fast, got up in time to beat The Dodger by a bare bead, with Zion in third berth, a length further back. Time. 1.4. Manaia Handicap of 175sovs, one mile.— D. Hughes’ b g Ngatiruanui, 7.13 (Nodder),. 1; W. G. Anstis’ ch g Royal Simon, 7.9, 2; T. Hopeful’s b g Muleteer, 7.1, 3. Also started: Patriotic 9.0, Mulga Bill 8.11, Aruake 8.9. Lady Menschikoff 8.8, Latiy Volga 8.6, Mon Ami 8.6, Master Tupubi 7.8, Otabu 7.8. Ngatiruanui and Otahu were troublesome at the barrier, but eventually a good start was effected, from which Master Tup hi and Mon Ami were first to show clear. Muleteer was first into the straight. Here the field closed up, and a fine race to the box resulted in favour of Ngatiruanui by a good length, with Muleteer in the third position, a similar distance away. Time, 1.45. Waibi Handicap of lOOsovs. one mile.—D. King’s b g Invader. 7.5 (W. Bell), 1; Te Hikaka's blk h St. Luap, 7.0, 2; Newton King’s White Crane. 7.9, 3. Also started: Kilrain 9.1. Cornelian 8.4, Rangikapua 7.13, Moirette 7.9, Minora 7.G, Clemency 7.4. White Crane was the first to show out, but at the six-furlong post had been supplanted bv St. Luap. who raced along the back well clear of White Crane, Kilrain, and Invader. St. Luap held command to the distance, where Invader, going on. won by a length and a-balf. St. Luap beating White Crane for second place by a nose. Time, 1.45 g. SECOND DAY. 'For the second day of the Egmont races the weather was dull, but dry, and the going was good. The totalisator returns for the day amounted to £11,252, making a total for the meeting of £25,739, an increase of £3,449 over the corresponding meeting last year. Following are the results: — Ngamutu Handicap of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Kaniki, 82, 1; Wild Lupin, 7.8, 2; Yankee Doodle, 7.2, 3. Scratched: Rector Girl, Field Force, Silver Rose. non by half a length. Time. 1.18.

Manawatu Hurdle Race, of lOOsovs; one mile and a-half.—C. Renault’s b g Ngatimaru, 10.7 (W. Young), 1; A. Atwood’s br g Supreme, 9.0, 2; J. R. L. Stanford’s b g Bismarck, 9.13, 3. Also started: Timothy 10.12, Jackpin 10.4, Waiinate 9.0, Oxley 9.0. Won comfortably by four lengths, three lengths separating the second and third. Time, 2.53. Ngatimaru was favourite. Opeke Handicap, of lOOsovs; one mile.— D. King’s b g Invader, 8.5 (W. Bell), i; T. L. Louby’s b g Kurnalpl, 7.3, 2; J. Ilarle’s b h Rangikapua, 7.11, 3. Also started: Kilrain 9.0, Moirette 7.8, Minora 6.7, Clemency 7.2, Kurapotangi 7.0. Won by a head, with half a length between the second and third. Time, 1.47. Shorts Handicap, of 80sovs; five furlongs. —A. W. McDonald’s br g Sepoy, 8.7 (J. Morris), 1; W. Sweet’s ch g Ridicule, 8.7, 2; A. C. McDonnell’s ch g Ratana, 9.7, 8. Also started: Rector Girl 9.7, Runaway Girl 9.7, Tiora 8.7, Flying Camp 8.7, Zion 7.8, Silver Dot 8.7, Captain Mira 8.7, I’atroon 8.7, Country Lass 8.7, I.ady Gordon 8.7, Opeke 8.7, Quo Vadis 8.7, Sweet Breeze 8.7. King of the Valley 8.7. Won by a bare length, a similar distance separating the second and third. Time, 1.4 3-5. Ratana was favourite. Mcßae Memorial Handicap, of 17.»sors; one mile and a-quarter.—T. 8. Bristol’s b g Leonta 8.2 (W. Price) 1; J. O ch g Aruake, 8.6, 2; G. Clareburt’s b ni Lady Menschikoff, 8.5, 3. Also starteil: Patriotic 8.12, Kina 8.9, Royal Simon 7.0, Sir Prize 7.12, Otahu 7.4, Sam Pan 7.4, Muleteer 7.3. Won by three-quarters of a length, with half a length l»elween the second and third. Time, 2.13 3-5. The winner was favourite.

Borough Handicap.—J. Coyle's b g Master Lupin, 8.11 (A. Olliver), 1; A. Jackson's ch g Yankee Doodle. 8.8, 2; F. C. Davis' br g Paoli. 8.13, 3. Also started: Kt. Serf ».10. Itoyal Patron ft. 3. Kt. Luap 8.12, Grandee 8.12 Glen Tulloch 8.8, Squireen 8.7. Wotl by a length, with two lengths between the second and third. Time, 1.33.

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