Turf Records.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 289, 6 February 1896, Page 12

Turf Records.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB SUMMER MEETING-. First Day, 29tii January.—Weather Fine. Handicap Maiden Plate of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile. 78 Mr J. Chaafe’s hr g Frontignac, by Brigadier—Golden Grape, 4yrs, 7.0, Stewart ... ... ... 1 32 Mr J. C. Booth’s b m Captivity, syrs, 7.6, Perry ■• • •• ■ •■ ■ ■• ■ 2 20 Mr W. C. Hird’s ch m Lady Agnes, 3yrs, 7.2, Lynch ... ... ... 3 Also started —111 Lord Dunluce,4yrs,B.4,Bird; 34 Dorothy, 6yrs, 8.0, Taylor; 32 Mantle, 3yrs, 8.0, Morrigan ; 13 St. Simon, 3yrs, 7.12, Woodfield ; 15 Step Dance, 3yrs, 7.6, Hammond ; 107 Commodore, 3yrs, 7.0, Farrell; 14 Stamford, aged, 7.0, Harrison ; 7 Sundown, 3yrs, 7.0, S. Chaafe ; 4 Corvette, 3yrs, 6.10, O’Connell. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 47sec. Totalisator, 467. Dividend, £5 7s.

Handicap Hurdles of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Two miles. 89 Mr J. Bland’s b g Ika Vuka, by Ariel — Miss McGrath, aged, 9.4, Wells ... 1 107 Mr W. Currie’s br g Disturbance, aged, 10.2, Maher ... ... ... ... 2 45 Mr J. Meason’s b g Knapsack, 4yrs, 9.6, Tutt 3 Also started —136 Bombardier, 6yrs, 11.10, Wright; 284 Ladybird, syrs, 11.6, Fergus. Won by tw r o lengths. Time, 4min. Totalisasator, 661. Dividend, £6 13s.

Zealandia Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. 62 Mr A. E. Byer’s b g St. Kilda, by St, Leger—Matakana, 6yrs, 9.8, Duff... 1 50 Mr J. Clement’s b m Peerless, 6yrs, 7.4, Farrell ... ... ... ... 2 93 Mr G. Brimblecombe’s blk g The Sharper, aged, 8.2, Perry ... ... 3 Also started —5B Lady Marion, 4yrs, 8.4, Smith ;31 Linstock, 4yrs, 8.2, Mobberly; 120 Miss Nelson, 3yrs, 7.13, Morrigan; 75 Rex, 3yrs, 7.4, Bird ; 62 Pororua, syrs, 7.2, Hammond. Won by a neck. Time, Imin ssec. Totaiisator, 551. Dividend, £7 19s.

Takapuna Cup of 200 sovs ; second horse to receive 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a half. 338 Mr W. Duncan’s br c Fabulist, by Fabulous —Innisthona, 3yrs, 9.4, Taylor 1 77 Mr J. Sutton’s b m Eve, syrs, 7.0. Hall 2 260 Mr F. McManemin’s br h St. Clements, aged, 8.8, Smith ... ... ... 3 Also started —112 Three Star, 4yrs, 8.2, Buchanan ; 111 Yattenfeldt, syrs, 7.10, Creamer; 37 Retaliation, syrs, 7.7, Kelly ; 72 Repeater, aged, 7.4, owner. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 42sec. Totalisator, 1007. Dividend, £2 13s.

Calliope Handicap of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 199 Mr R. Burke’s b f Lady Anna, by St. Leger—Anna, 7.12, Hammond ... 1 91 Mr A. E. Byers’ ch c Nestor, 8.4, Morrigan .. ... ... ... ... 2 77 Mr J. Chaafe’s b c Antares, 8.4, Chaafe 3 Also s’aited—s7 Porangi Potae, 8.4, Perry; 82 Admiral Hawke, 7.0, Bird; 55 Brigantine, 6.7, Hall. Won by dozen lengths. Time, Imin 20sec.

Totalisator, 561. Dividend, £2 10s. Handicap Maiden Steeplechase of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. About three miles. 19 Mr J. H. Martin’s b m Carbuncle, by Carbineer —Pearl, 4yrs, 9.7, Burns 1 1.57 Mr J. Skip worth’s blk g Othello, aged, 10.4, Neill 2 72 Mr J. Bland’s b g Ika Vuka, aged, 9.10, Wells ' ... . 3 Also started —218 Kiugswood, 6yrs 11.4, owner (fell); 47 Knapsack, 4yrs, 9.10, Tutt; 218 Glenlora, 4yrs, 9.7, Collins. Won by a length. Time, 6min 36sec. Totalisator, 737. Dividend, £34 18s. First Pony Handicap of 40 sovs ; second pony to receive 5 so~s from the stake. Six furlongs and a half. 101 Mr J. Clement’s ch m Mavourneen, by Anteros, aged, 9.10, Pennell ... 1 156 Mr J. Skipwitb’s b m Valencia, 4yrs, 7.10, Woodfield ... ... ... 2 104 Mr R. Thorpe’s ch m Silkworm, aged, 7.6, Stewart ... ... ... ... 3 Also started—l 9 Romp 6yrs, 9.12, Hall ; 31 Lady Thornton, aged, 9.4, Brown ; 23 Kit, syrs, 8.4, Creamer ; 37 Bit o’ Fashion, 4yrs, 8.2, Duff ; 92 Vampire, aged, 8.2, Davis; 27 Cupid, aged, 7.12, Chaafe; 23 Dan, 6yrs, 7.12 (inc. 51b over), Quinton; 18 Libeller, syrs, 7.6, Castleton; 83 Fidget, 4yrs, 7.4, Bird; 56 Sidreal, syrs, 6.10, Harrison. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 28sec. Totalisator, 771. Dividend, £6 17s. Stewards’ Handicap of 50 . ovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Six and a half furlongs. 70 Mr J; Lowther’s c h Lord Dunluee, by St. Leger—Lady Antrim, 4)rs, 7.4, Bird ... 1 285 Mr J. Sutton’s b m Eve, syrs, 7.6, Hall 2 98 Mr G. Brimblecombe’s blk g The Sharper, aged, 7.10, Perry .. ... 3 Also started—43 Retaliation, syrs, 7.8, Kelly : 78 Pirate, 3irs, 7.6, Parker; 33 Lady Agnes, 3yrs, 6.12, Brown • 50 Commodore, 3yrs, 6.10, Jellings. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 27sec. Totalisator, 657. Dividend, £8 Bs. [During the day the sum of £5412 was put through lhe machine.J

Second Day.—lst February, 1896. [Weather fine."]

Handicap Maiden Hurdles of 35 sove ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. One mile and three-quarters. 65 Mr J. H. Martin’s br m Carbuncle, by Carbineer —Pearl, syrs, 9.12, Burns 1 39 Mr R. Collins’ b g Ika, aged, 10.0, owner... ... •• • •• • •• • 2 66 Mr W. Patterson’s b m Glenlora, 4yrs, 9.5, Wright ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —124 Economy, syrs, 10.7, Wells (fell) ; 6 Mount, aged, 9.10, Tozer (fell) ; 29 Blackfriar, syrs, 9.5, Carey ; 7 Fisherman, aged, 9.0, Weston (fell) ; 43 Lifebuoy, aged, 9.0, Litt (fell). Won easily. Time, 3min 33sec. Totalisator, 379. Dividend, £5 4s. Suburban Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs and a half. 105 Mr J. Clements’ b m Peerless, by Muskapeer —Derby mare, 6yrs, 7.10, Creamer ... ... ... 1 129 Mr G. Wright’s ch m Doris, 4yrs, 8.12, Davis ... ... ... ••• ... 2 123 Mr A. E. Byers’ ch m Miss Nelson, 3yrs, 8.0, Morrigan ... ... ... 3 Also started —28 St. Kilda, 10.4, owner; 60 The Sharper, 7.12, Perry; 36 Rex, 7.3, Hall; 21 Pororua, 6.10, Castleton ; 10 Lady Agnes, 6.7, Park er. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 13sec. Totalisator, 512. Dividend, £4 7s. Second Pony Handicap of 35 sovs ; second pony to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Five furlongs and a half. 71 Mr H. Moore’s ch m Kit, by The Clown —Little Mary, syrs, 8.0, Creamer... 1 120 Mr J. Clements’ ch m Mavourneen, aged, 10.7, Pennell ... ... ... 2 87 Mr J. Skipwith’s b m Valencia, 4yrs, 8.2, Woodfield ... ... ... 3 Also started —34 Romp, 9.10, Hall; 25 Lady Thornton, 9.0, Brown ; 13 Bit o’ Fashion, 8.0, Duff ; 61 Vampire, 7.10, Davis ; 161 Cupid, 7.10, Chaafe ; 67 Fidget, 7.4, Hall; 43 Libeller, 7.0, Castleton ; 10 Sulky, 6.11, Satman. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 13sec. Totalisator, 692. Dividend, £8 15s. Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 148 Mr R. Burke’s b m Anita, by King Quail —Anna, 4yrs, 8.0, Hammond 1 302 Mr F McManemin’s br h St. Clements, agel, 9.4, Smith ... ... ... 2 82 Mr D. Me Nicol’s ch g Yattenfeldt, syrs 7.4, Creamer ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —110 St. Regel, 3yrs, 8.12, Duff; 22 Three Star, 4yrs, 8.4, Satman; 89 Eve, syrs, 8.0, Bird ; 15 Scot Free, aged, 7.12, Burdett. Won by a neck, lime, 2 .jin 15Jsec. Totalisator, 768. Dividend, £4 13s. Hobson Handicap of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs and a half. First Second Race Race 137 20 Mr A. E. Byer’s ch c Nestor, by St. Leger —Tamora, 8.2, Morrigan ... ... ... ... 1 225 11 Mi - R. Burke’s b f Lady Anna, 9.0, Taylor ... ... ... ... 2 122 3 Mr J. Chaafe’s b c St. Elmo, 8.6, Chaafe ... ... ... ... Also started — 46, 11 Porangi Potae, 8.0,. Stewart. Won by a head. Time, Imin 14sec. Totalisators—First Race 530, Second Race 45. Dividends —First Race £3 19s, Second Race £2. The owner of Admiral Hawke refused to contest the run-off, and the totalisator investments on him were returned.

Handicap Steeplechase of 100 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake. About three miles and a half. 128 Mr J. Skipwith’s blk g Othello, by Emir Bey, aged, 9.7, Neill ... 1 238 Mr R. Burke’s b g Bombardier, 6yrs, 12.2, Rae 2; 84 Mr A. E. Byer’s blk g Mozel, 6yrs, 10.0 (inc. 21b over), McManemin ... 3 182 Disturbance, aged, 10.0, Maher (ran off),, also started. Won by three lengths. Time, 7min 12sec. Totalisator, 632. Dividend, £4 Bs. Borough Hack Handicap of 30 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. Six furlongs and a half. 59 Mr T. Hodson’s br m Merry Maid, by Hotchkiss — Maid of Athol, 3yrs, 7.7, Kelly 1 13 Mr J. Rae’s b g Blackfriar, syrs, 7.0, Parker ... ... ... ... 2' Also started — 95 Frontignac, 4yrs, 9.0, J. Chaafe; 30 St. Simon, 3yrs, 8.7, Woodfield; 36 Carbuncle, syrs, 7.8, Davis; 81 Commodore, 3yrs, 7.4, Farrell (disqualified) ; 42 Bellevedere, 3yrs, 7.4, Hammond ; 20 Sundown, 4yrs, 7.2, S.. Chaafe; 90 Revenge, aged, 7.0, Castleton; 90 Ideagram, aged, 7.0, Satman; 6 Peril, aged, 6.13 (inc. 41b over) Perry; 4 Corvette, 3yrs, 6.7, O’Connell ; 5 Resolute, 7.5 (inc. 71b over), Stewart. Commodore reached the post first, but was disqualified for crossing, and the race was awarded to Merry Maid. Time, Imin 28sec. Totalisator, 492. Dividend, £7 10s. Anniversary Handicap of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs out of the stake. Seven furlongs. 79 Mr A. E. Byer’s ch m Miss Nelson, by Nelson —Torment, 4yrs, 7.12, Morrigan ... ... ... ... ... 1 82 Mr A. E. Bver’s ch h St. Regel, 3yrs, 9.0, Duff 2 281 Mr G. Wright’s ch m Doris, 4yrs, 8.12, Davis ... ... ... ... ... 3 Also started — 39 The Sharper, aged, 7.10, Stewart; 118 Peerless, 6yrs, 7.8, Creamer; 17 Pirate, 3yrs, 7.6, Chaafe ; 34 Retaliation, syrs, 7.4, Kelly ; 31 First Nelson, 6yrs, 7.2, Satman

'65 Captivity, 4yrs, 7.0, Perry ; 19 Pororua, syrs, 6.7, Castleton; 14 Lady Agnes, 3yrs, 6.7, Waldron. Won by three parts of a length. Time, Imin 32sec. Totalisator, 782. Dividend, £8 18s. WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB SUMMER MEETING. First Day—23rd January. Triad Handicap (saddle) of 25 sovs. Two miles. 36 Mr W. 11. Marsh’s br m Florence, 42sec owner... ... ... ••• I Also started —101 Judge Retford, 36sec ; 55 Boss, 38sec; 28 Little Eva, 40sec : 5 Tussock, 40sec ; 1 Belle, 42sec; 0 Wairau, 42sec; 3 Lazel, 52sec. Won easily. Time, smin‘ 55sec. Dividend, £5 15s. Trotting Club Handigap (saddle) of 50 sovs. Two miles. 103 Mi’ W. Brown’s br g Torori, 42sec, McKay ... ■. ■ •• • •• • 1 36 Mr D. Taggart’s blk m Rose, 32sec, owner... ... ... ••• 2 36 Mr F. Moorhouse’s b m Doll, 26sec, owner... ... ■■■ 3 Also started —47 Cable, scr; 57 Comet, 36sec. Torori was never caught, Rose being about eight lengths behind at the finish, Doll a bad third. Time, smin 55sec. Dividend, £2 Bs. Pony Handicap (harness) of 20 sovs. Two miles. 151 Mr J. Mackay’s g m Agnes, 53sec., owner... ... ... 1 46 Mr J. Berry’s ch g Tarovale, 35sec, Edwards ... ... ••• ••• 2 23 Mr T. Mason’s ch m Beauty, 60sec . ... 3 Also started —49 Norma, 35sec; 7 Bobby Burns, 37sec. Won with ease, all the other horses being distanced. Time, 6min 43sec. Dividend, £1 12s. Te Abo Handicap Trot (harness), of 55 sovs. Two miles. 189 Mr W. T. Oliff’s g h Hazeldene, 38sec, Sheehan ... ... 1 40 Mr J. Mackay’s Jenny, 38sec, owner ... 2 51 Mr R. Sunderland’s ch m Carolina, 14sec, Needham ... ... ... 3 14 Mr G. Cave’s Cable, scr, also started. Won by four lengths. Time. 6min 4sec. Dividend, £1 Bs. Pony Handicap of 20 sovs. Two miles, 75 Mr J. Taggart’s g g Billy Buttons, 6se :, owner... ... ... ... ••• 1 39 Mr C. Earle’s b g Thomas, 34sec, J. Sharpe ... ... 2 12 Mr J. H. Jamieson’s rn m Merrybody, 27sec, owner ... ... ... ••• 3 Also started —0 Bobby Burns, 16sec, 56 Lily, 22sec ; 31 Rangiatea, 32sec. ~Billy Buttons walked home an easy winner. Time, 6min. Dividend, £2 12s. Dash Handicap (harness) of 25 sovs. One mile. 124 Mr B. Edward’s g m Fairy, 13sec, owner 1 59 Mr McKay’s b m Jenny, 23sec, owner 2 46 Mr R. Sunderland’s ch m Carolina, 12sec, Needham ... ... ... 3 Also started —7 Norma, 20sec; 20 Hazledean, 15sec ; 2 Butcher Boy 111., 28sec. A good race throughout. Time, 2min 50sec. Dividend, £1 17s. Electric Handicap (saddle) of 20 sovs. One mile. 51 Mr W. Fadgeon’s b g Vermont, 16sec 1 29 Mr W. H. Marsh’s bin Florence, 24sec 2 12 Mr F. Moorhouse’s b m Doll, 20sec ... 3 Also started —-39 Invictus, 3sec ; 20 Rose, 22sec; 86 Thurza, 24sec; 12 Gentle Annie, 24sec ; 0 Butcher Boy 111, 30sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 42|sec Dividend, £4 7s. Second Day—January 25th. Maiden Handicap (harness) of 20 sovs. Two miles. 12 Mr J. Wright’s rn m Little Eva, 38sec, owner... ... ... ... ••• 1 2 Mr H. Williams’ br m Belle, 38sec ... 2 37 Mr J. Langtry’s b g Judge Retford, 34sec ... ... ... ... ••• 3 Won easily. Time, 6min 32sec. Dividend, £3 16s. A protest was entered by the owner of Judge Retford on the ground that Belle had got away lOsec in front of her time, but it was dismissed. Taggart, the driver of J udge Retford, was cautioned for the way iu which he had driven his horse, his explanation being that he would not go in harness. Summer Handicap (saddle) of 40 sovs. Two miles. 11l Mr P. Maloney’s b g Rotheram, 2sec, B. Edwards ... ... ... ... 1 46 Mr F. Moorhouse’s b m Doll, 26sec, owner... ... ... ... ... 2 12 Mr J. T. Craig’s b g Ned Kelly, 32sec, owner... ... ... ... disq. Also started—ls Cable, scr; 55 Billy Buttons, 14sec ; 4 Boss, 42sec; 14 Tussock, 44sec. Ned Kelly finished an easy first, but the owner of Rotheram entered a protest on the ground of inconsistent running by Ned Kelly at Johnsonville. The stewards considered the protest in camera, and decided that the money should be paid to Rotheram, and that the owner of Ned Kelly should be disqualified during the pleasure of the stewards. Time, smin 26sec. Dividend, £2 Is. Selling Handicap (saddle) of 25 sovs. Two miles. 73 Mr J. Langtry’s b g Little Hero, 17sec, J. Taggart ... ... ... ... 1 20 Mr J. Barrett’s b m Lily, 40sec, Munro 2 82 Mr D. Taggart’s blk m Rose, 32sec, owner... ... ... ... ... 3

Also started —10 Khandallah, 30sec ; 1 Bobby Burns, 34sec ; 7 Rangiatea, 48see ; 1 Mick, 48sec ; 2 Gallant, 50sec ; 0 Hokomai, 50sec.

Won by about ten lengths. Time, smin 48sec. Dividend, £2 Bs. The winner was bought in at £l6 10s. President’s Handicap (harness) of 45 sovs.

Two miles. 27 Mr W. T. Oliff’s gh Hazeldean, 28sec, Sheehan ... ... ... ... 1 12 Mr R. Sunderland’s ch m Carolina, 14sec, Needham ... ... ... 2 118 Mr H. Lowes’ br g Little Ben, 12sec, Edwards ... ... ... ... 3 Also started —3 F. 8., scr. ; 18 Hampton, 28sec. Won by three lengths. Time, smin 58sec. Dividend, £5 18s. Pony Handicap (saddle) of 20 sovs. Two miles 29 Mr W. J. Jorgensen’s br g Bobby Burns, 42sec, J. Wright ... ... 1 54 Mr Earle’s b g Thomas, 58see, Jas. Sharpe ... ... ... ... 2 44 Mr J, Barrett’s b m Lilly, 46sec, Munro 3 Also started —113 Billy Buttons, 20sec; 0 Chance, 46sec ; 3 Merrybody, 53sec; 0 Rangiatea. 58sec ; 2 Ghanet, 58sec. Won by seven lengths, Lilly a good third. The owner of Thomas protested against Bobby Burns on the ground of inconsistent running, but the protest was not upheld. Time, 6min Dividend, £7 12s. Kilbirnie Handicap (harness) of 25 sovs. Two miles. 61 Mr J. Mackay’s b m Jenny, 38sec, Owner ... ... ... ... 1 31 Mr W. 11, Corneal’s br m Vim, 26sec, J. Wright 2 Also started —6 Norma, 32sec; 2 Butcher Boy 111., 50sec ; 2 Lazel, 50sec. Won as she liked ; Butcher Boy was distanced for third place. Time,6min 2sec. Dividend, £1 13s. Final Handicap (saddle) of 20 sovs. One mile. 72 Mr W. Cooper’s b g Hampton, 20sec, Owner ... ... ... ... 1 18 Mr W. Hawkins’ br g Invictus, 3sec, Wright ... ... ... ... 2 Also started —89 Whitefoot, 18sec ; 26 Doll, 19sec; 22 Rose, 22sec; 34 Thurza, 24sec; 1 Comet, 24sec ; 27 Torori, 19sec ; 0 Butcher Boy 111., 30sec. Time, 2min 55sec. Dividend, £3 10s. [During the meeting £3241 were put through the machine — £lBO5 the first day and £1436 the second day.J DANEVIRKE HACK MEETING. Wednesday, 29th January. [Weather Fine. —Attendance 1000.] Maiden Handicap Hurdles of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile and a-half. 121 Mr W. Carr’s b m Hilda 11, by Bedouin —Stella, syrs, 11.4, Cuneen ... 1 75 Mr Witherow’s ch m Belmo, aged, 10.6, Sweeney ... ... ... ... 2 67 Mr T. Lloyd’s b g Schnapps, 4yrs, 9.6, Rayner ... ... ... ... 3 Won hard held by three lengths. Time, 3min 12sec. Dividend, £1 19s. Maiden Plate of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 100 Mr A. Portland’s ch g Tokotea, by Torpedo —Kopeki, 3yrs, 7.13, Whitaker 1 36 Mr C. Siddell’s ch f Maid Marion, 3yrs, 7.13, Lindsay... ... ... ... 2 73 Mr G. Hunter’s b f Mysterious, 3yrs, 7.13, Fairbrother ... ... ... 3 Also started—ll Needlegun, 9.3, Rainer; 4 Kopere, 9.0, Hannon. Won easily by three lengths, same distance between second and third. Time, 2min 27sec. Dividend, £2. Stewards’ Handicap of 35 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. One mile. 140 Mr J. Lindsay’s br m Gold Cup, by Ascot — Caller Herrin, 6yrs, 8.2, Lindsay ... ... ... ... 1 76 Mr Dennehy’s b m Slumber, 4yrs, 8.0, Rainer ... ... ... ... 2 49 Mr F. Armstrong’s b g Trout, aged, 7.0, Connop ... ... ... ... 3 18 Magic, 7.1, Fairbrother, also started. Won easily by a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 54sec. Dividend, £1 16s. Handicap Hurdle Race of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes. Two miles. 93 Mr J. Rollo’s ch g Outlaw, by Opawa, aged, 9.10, owner ... ... ... 1 50 Mr W. Carr’s bin Hilda 11., syrs, 9.12, Cuneen ... ... ... ... 2 66 Mr J. Maher’s b g Kiwi, 6yrs, 10.2, Redmond ... ... ... ... 3

Also started—72 Barman, 10.8, Lyford ; 102 Waterlily, 10.6, Sweeney ; 8 Scrap Iron, 9.10, W. Laing; 21 Moa, 9.10. Won easily by three lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, 4min 13sec. Dividend, £3 19s. Danevirke Handicap of 75 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 122 Mr G. Hope’s b m Aio, by Mute —Waitiri, syrs, 8.5, Lindsay ... ... 1 115 Mr W. Carr’s b g Kauri Gum, aged, 8.2, Fairbrother ... ... ... ... 2 108 Mr H. R. Walton’s b g Rainbow, 4yrs, 8.7. Banks ... ... " ... ... 3

Also started—7v Goosander, 8.12, Parker ; 47 Flaneur, 8.8, Jones ; 13 Slumber, 8.0, Rainer; 11 Trout, 7.6, Whittaker. Won by half a length, two lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 22sec. Dividend, £3 Ils. Selling Race of 15 sovs. About seven furlongs. 59 Mr Dan Knight’s b g Scrap Iron, by Papapa, aged, 8.0, G. Wright ... 1

56 Mr W. Robinson’s b g Scrap Iron 11., 4yrs, 9.7, Whittaker... ... ... 2 33 Mr F. Witherow’s br g Billy, aged, 9.0, Rainer ... ... ••• ••• 3 Also started —39 Lobelia, 9.7, Banks ; 8 Kopere, 9.0, Hannon; 82 Kerry’Lass, 9.0, A. Mitchell; 52 Young Papapa, 8.0, Parker. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 38 l-ssec. Dividend, £5.

High-weight Handicap of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 45 Mr A. R. Walton’s b h Rainbow, by Somnus —Maori Girl, 4yrs, 11.0, G. Hope ... ... ... ••• 1 72 Mr A. Portland’s ch g Tokotea, 3yrs, 9.0, Whitaker ... ... ••• 2 88 Mr W. Carr’s b g Kauri Gum, 6yrs, 10.10, Cuneen ... ... 3 Also started —8 Barman, 10.2, Lyford; 11 Magic, 10.0, McTaggart; 33 Outlaw, 9.2, Rollo ; 1 Cromo, 9.0, Dowing. Won easily by a length, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 2min 25sec. Dividend, £5 10s. Flying Handicap of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 150 Mr J. Lindsay’s br m Gold Cup, by Ascot — Caller Herrin’, 6yrs, 9.1 (inc. 71b penalty), Lindsay... ... 1 31 Mr C. Siddell’s ch f Maid Marion, 3yrs, 6.9, D. Watt ... ... ... ■ 2 48 Mr R. T. Hanga’s blk m Kiritea, syrs, 7.9, Whitaker ... ... ... 3 Also started—Bl Moira, 6.12, 4 Scrap Iron 11., 6.10; 5 Mysterious, 6.10. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, Imin 21sec. Dividend, £1 18s. [Totalisator investments for the day £2,593.]