Racing Reviewed.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1057, 9 June 1910, Page 5

Racing Reviewed.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB’S WINTER MEETING. WIMMERA WINS THE GREAT NOTHERN HURDLES. a red McGregor the steeplechase. SOME CAPITAL RACING. Yesterday saw the Auckland Racing Club bring the Great Northern meeting to a close and so far as Auckland is concerned the racing season of 1909-10 has now ended. Next to the Cup meeting the Great Northern holds most interest and those who attended Ellerslie during the past few days will long remember the gathering of 1910. The meeting opened on Friday— King’s Birthday—and the weather conditions being favourable it was confidently expected that the attendance at Ellerslie would be large. This was fully borne out as when the time arrived to commence racing the great crowd present must, have been a record. The racing was exciting in the extreme, but despite close finishes and

heavy going backers were in great form and during the day four first favourites and one second favourite scored in the seven events. The Club’s secretary, Mr. J. F. Hartland, as usual, had all arrangements well up-to-date and saw that everything was done to make the gathering a success. Mr. C. O’Connor was in great form with the barrier, despite the fact that the fields were exceptionally large. The judge’s box was occupied by Mr. R. B. Lusk, and no fault could be found with his work, while Mr. A. Kohn struck off the timos for the races.

The catering was in the capable hands of Mrs. Gallagher and a first class luncheon was provided. The City Band, under Bandmaster John West, rendered a choice musical programme which was much appreciated.

On the totalisator business was brisk, the sum of £14,713 being invested, compared with £13,085 on the corresponding day of last year, representing an increase of £1628. In addition 36 bookmakers wielded the pencil at £2O 10s, returning £728 in fees, as against £922 10s on the opening day of 1909.

THE RACING. The Maiden Steeplechase, which attracted seven runners, opened proceedings and as the top weight, First Barrel, had a poor lot opposed to him, he was installed a hot favourite, the next choice being King Hippo. As at Avondale Whatashot set out to make the running, followed by First Barrel and Golden Glow, and the first-named cleared the two fences on the hill well clear of the field. The order was the same till the sod wall was reached when First Barrel was in front, and at the double he led from King Hippo and Golden Glow. So they ran and jumped the old water jump, but along the back King Hippo closed up a bit and was within three lengths of First Barrel running up through the trees. The first fence on the hill proved fatal to King Hippo, who came down and this left First Barrel with a commanding lead from Arty. Making no mistakes over the remaining two fences First Barrel came on and won very easily by six lengths from Arty, with Mozart two lengths further back third and Golden Glow next.

The big field of 20 went to the post in the Jervois Handicap, and backers made First Wairiki a strong favourite, Admiral Soult being the second choice. Notwithstanding the size of the field, Mr. O’Connor brought off a beautiful start. The colours of Haku were the first into prominence, but he was soon joined by Contendent and the pair raced through the cutting well clear of Peggy Pryde and Magneto, with a bunch close up. The order remained the same across the top stretch, but Haku was having a bit the best of matters at the entrance to the straight. Here the field closed up and at the distance the whips were out all round. About 100 yards from the post Taka shot out and the little son of Takapuna settling the opposition in a second won easily by two lengths from Haku, with Multiple a length and ahalf away third. Magneto and Flying Soult finished well up.

In the Maiden Hurdles Master Paul was chosen as the one most likely to score and he started a staunch favourite. As usual, he was the first out and at the second hurdle was well clear of Newtown, with Hoanga and Freevata following in that order. In this order they raced past the stand and till the last stretch was entered, when Hoanga headed Newtown and set out -after Master Paul. However, the latter was jumping in good style and was still three lengths in front at the last fence and holding his own in the run to the box, he won by two lengths from Hoanga, with Freevata ten lengths away third. Spectre fell at the second hurdle and Newtown at the sixth.

The star attraction came next, in the shape of the Great Northern Hurdles, and when the scratchings were posted it was seen that seven had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour, and the field had . dwindled down to eight starters. All the candidates were eagerly scanned as they paraded on the course and critics gave Prophet the decision on the score of looks.

Wimmera looked well, as did also Tui Cakobau. A good start was effected, and the first fence saw Wimmera and Prophet rise first and the pair were together at the next jump (in front of the stand) followed by Tui Cakobau, Woolloomooloo and Armagh, with Waitapu last. The two leaders remained together along the back where Woolloomooloo was third and then came Tui Cakobau, Armagh and Paritutu, with Aorangi now in last place. Prophet and Wimmera continued on in front locked together, but running along the back the last time the favourite had a slight advantage of Prophet. However, the pair were again on terms at the five furlongs post, where Woolloomooloo was making up ground fast. Wimmera drew away a bit when they started across the cutting and he was clear of Prophet at the hurdle by the half-mile post where Woolloomooloo closed on Prophet and a little later was in second position. Wimmera was still going well in front when the straight was reached and holding his own in the run to the box he had little difficulty in stalling off a strong challenge on the part of Woolloomooloo and winning comfortably by two lengths and a-half. Prophet tired over the last half mile and finished eight lengths away third. Then came Tui Cakobau, Paritutu, Armagh, Aorangi and Waitapu last.

The Hune Club Hurdles saw Totika go out favourite ,with Pleiades next in demand. The favourite was in front throughout and won very easily by ten lengths from Pleiades, with Antarctic about ten lengths away third. The latter nearly came to grief at the hurdle between the six and five furlongs post, but his rider made a great recovery and rode the rest of the journey without his stirrups. When the excitement of the Great Northern Hurdles had cooled off attention was directed to the Cornwall Handicap for which 15 high-class horses went to the post, Ngapuka, who was voted to be exceptionally well treated in the matter of weight, looked well and backers soon had him in the position of favourite. Master Soult had been responsible for some taking track work and knowing what a good horse he is he had a good following. The start was a good one, the colours of Master Soult, on the rails, being first to show in front and the son of Soult led past the stand, but in the run out of the straight Bollin took charge, only to be immediately supplanted by Electrakoff and the son of Menschikoff entered the back stretch just clear of Bollin and Truganini, with Master Soult next and a bunched field close up, while Waiari was running last. The order was the same at the five furlongs post, but when they raced across the cutting Bollin was in front, while Master Soult was getting a bad run on the rails. However, before the turn for home Gray had worked Master Soult up into second place just behind Bollin and Ryan was improving his position on Ngapuka. At the distance Master Soult was upsides with Bollin and the pair were fighting out a bitter tussle when Ngapuka joined in. Then ensued a great race to the post, terminating in a neck victory for Master Soult from Ngapuka, with Bollin a similar distance away third. Then followed Mendip, Rauparaha, Electrakoff and Truganini, with Waiari last. The Members’ Handicap, which brought the day’s racing to a close, attracted 15 runners and of these Emblem, who had Deeley in the saddle, carried most money. The start was very even, but the field had not gone far before Turbine was in front, but as the race was run in semi-darkness it was almost impossible to distinguish the colours. Turbine was in front at the distance, where Blue Garment, Wild West and Dogger Bank challenged and the latter, drawing away, won by a length from Wild West, with Blue Garment half a length away third. Advantage was fourth, Wauchope fifth and Waiata last. The- results are as follows: — THE MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 35sovs and third horse 15sovs out of the stake. About two miles and a-half. I—■ Mr. F. Seccombe’s ch g First Barrel, 6yrs, by Musketry—Minna, 10.10 (Cowan) 1 4— ‘Mr. J. Twohill’s b g Arty, 6yrs, 9.9

S ® lb y’ s b S Mozart, aged, as^oTq S i t^ r » e 1 £ : Hippo iai'sWhat5 Cudweed 9 7? Gl ° W 7 WhataJoa Won by six lengths. Time, 4min 45sec.

T^/? R y OIS HANDICAP of 125sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs out of stake. Five furlongs.

6—Mr. W. Duder’s br g Taka, 6yrs, by lakapuna—Hippocampus mare, 8.2 (P. Brady) , 7 ~ M »i M o Nic ? l,S br s Haka/Vyrs, 8.4 (M. Ryan) 2 3—Mr. J. McLaughlan’s b c Multiple' Syrs, 9.12 (H. Gray) g Also started: 4 Contendent 10.6, io' Mag2 1 J Admir^ l Soult 9-5, 13 Escamillo Vo 2, 9.2, 15 Castle Blayney 9.0, 12 Michaeloff 9.0, 1 First Wairiki 8.12, 18 Yankee 8.7, 16 Flying Soult 8.7, 5 Peggy •Pjfyde 8.7, 9 Don Quex 8.7, 14 Pairawaatu Miry AnA 8A 17 Walt>ta “ 3.2, 3 Won by two lengths. Time, Imin. 4see.

HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 125sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. One mile and threequarters. 1— Mr.' R. Hannon’s tor g Master Paul, oyrs, by St. Paul—Mermaid, 10.2 (P. Brady) : j 2— Mr. W. Montgomery’s ch g .Hoanga, - 4yrs, 10.4 (W. Porter) 2 s—Mr. Burgess’ b g Freevata, 6yrs, 9.2 (McKinnon) gAlso started: 3 Newtown 10.6, 4 Spectre 9.10, 6 Noteorini 9.7, 7 Royal Day 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 52sec.

THE GREAT NORTHERN HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 750sovs; second horse to receive 125sovs and third horse 75sovs from the stake. Over ten flights of hurdles. Two miles and a-half. 1 Mr. E. J. Watt’s br g Wimmera, 4yrs, by Merriwee —Mousqueterie, 10.9, including 71b penalty (C. Cress) -t 7— Mr. A.. F. Douglas’ b h Wo’olloomooloo, 6yrs, by Definition—Farthingale, 9.0 (Pine) g 3— Mr. V. Bolger’s br g Prophet, syrs, by St. Paul—Tawhiti, 10.4 (P. Brady . g 2-Mr. R. W. Duder’s b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 9.13 (J. Jones) 0 6—Mr. J. George’s b g Paritutu, ag : ed’ 10.7 (Julian) 0 4— Mr J. Hill’s b h Armagh, syrs, 9.2 (Cowan) q 5— Mr; Highden’s b g Aorangi, aged, 9.5 (Telford) q 8— Mr. J. O’Driscoll’s b g Waitapu,' aged, 9.2 (Cochrane) q Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, 4min i)2sec.

THE CORNWALL HANDICAP of 400 sovs; second horse to receive 75sovs, and third horse 25sovs out of the stake. One mile and a-quarter. 2— Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s b h Master Soult. 4yrs, by Soult—Lady Hester, 10.9 (H. Gray) 1 I—Mr. R. C. Wallace’s br g Ngapuka, syrs, by Soult—Paulina. 9.0 (M. Ryan) 2 3— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bollin, 4yrs, by Birkenhead—Govt, 8.6 (P. Brady) . 3 Also started: 9 Sedition 10.8, 13 Waiari 9.12, 4 Waimangu 9.5, 14 Uranium 9.4, 5 Truganini 9.2. 8 Mendip 9.0, 12 Lethean 8.10, 6 Electrakoff 8.7, 7 Rauparaha 8.4, 10 Uenuku 8.2, 11 Explosive 8.0, 15 Baltimore 8.0. Won by a neck. Time, 2min 13sec. THE HUNT CLUB HURDLES HANDICAP of lOOsovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Gentlemen riders. Two miles. 1— Mr. R. Hannon’s b g Totika, 6yrs, by Leolantis—Honesty, 10.2 (Mr. Gorrie) 1 2— Mr. W. Davies’ b g Pleiades, 6yrs, 10.6 (Mr. G. Hurst) 2 4— Mr. T. M. Bowling’s ch g Antarctic, 6yrs. 10.0 (Mr. H. W. Wynyard) .. 3 Also started: 3 Laddie 10.10, 5 Gordon Regal 10.0, 7 Black Northern 10.0, 8 Boxer 10.0, 6 Hautere 10.0. Won by ten lengths. Time, 4min 3sec. THE MEMBERS’ HANDICAP of 175sovs; second horse to receive 25sovs, and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. 11—Mr. T. Wyllie’s b g Dogger Bank, 6yrs, by Menschikoff—Mysterious, 8.6 (M. Ryan) ~ j 5— Mr. C. Pyke’s br g Wild West, 3yrs, 8.11 (C. Brown) 2 2—Mr. J. Muir’s blk h Blue Garment, 4yrs, 8.8 (R. Brown) 2 Also started: 4 Nyland 10.8, 7 Wauchope 9.12, 3 Advantage 9.12, 13 Waiata 9.10, 1 Emblem 9.3, 8 General Soult 8.11, 9 Turbine 8.9, 10 Lady Frances 8.7, 6 Multiple 8.3, 12 Elfish 8.2, 14 Elegance 8.1. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, Imin 3 2-ssec. SECOND DAY. Wretched weathei* prevailed on Saturday when the Club brought off the second day’s programme and heavy rain falling throughout the afternoon the outing was anything but enjoyable. The attendance was again good, the principal event, the Great Northern Steeplechase, being brimful of excitement from beginning to end. Mr. Harry Hayr and his staff in the totalisator house handled £12,354 10s, representing a decrease of £I4OB. 10s

year and making £27, 067 10s for the two days concluded, an increase of £219 10s over 1909. In addition 32 bookmakers were licensed at £2O 10s, returning £656 in fees, as against £B2O from 40 layers of the odds in 1909. The second day’s racing opened with the Orakei Hurdles, for which Hoanga, consequent upon his showing the previous day, was made a strong favourite, the next best supported being King Hippo. Arty was the quickest over the first fence, and he led till the back stretch was reached the second time, when Totika assumed command, and the Wai-kato-trained horse led through the cutting a couple of lengths out from Arty and Hoanga, with the remainder well strung out. In the run to the head of the straight Hoanga closed on Totika, and the pair rose at the final hurdle almost simultaneouslyOnce over Hoanga drew away and won comfortably by two lengths. Whaaroa was three lengths behind Totika in third place, and Pukenui fourth. The Hon- J. D- Ormond supplied a hot favourite in the Ranfurly Welter with the Birkenhead gelding Elfish. Possum was badly left at the startElfish was quick to get going, but Waiotahi soon had charge, and the chestnut showed the way along the back two lengths out from Elfish, and then came Seldom and Michaeloff. The order remained unchanged till the cutting was entered, when Admiral Soult began to improve his position, and he was close behind Elfish at the head of the straight, with Waiotahi still in command. Once heads were straightened up for the run to the box, Deeley set Admiral Soult going, and, quickly settling the opposition, he came right away and won by three lengths from Waiotahi, with Elfish a similar distance away third. Lloyds was fourth and Possum a bad last. The whole of the horses figuring on the card went to the post in the Great Northern Steeplechase, and the horses were eagerly scanned in their preliminaries. Audax in particular moved well, and there were those amongst the punters who said he had only, to run around and get the stake. However, although he ran well, the hill seemed too much for him, and the best he could do was finish third. First Barrel set out to make the pace, and he cleared the first fence just in front of Lovell, while Cavaliero made a faulty jump and came to grief Lovell then took charge, and he showed the way up through the trees a couple of lengths out from First Barrel and Audax, but the post and rails saw the latter in second place, and so.they raced down the hill and over both the stone wall and sod wall. At the water jump Lovell was six lengths in front of the favourite, and then * came First Barrel, Loch Fyne, Te Arai, Red McGregor, Le Beau, Capitol and Kiatere in the order written. The field negotiated the sod wall safely, but the old water jump saw Te Arai refuse- Lovell continued to carry the field along, and he was still well>:Clear of Audax when the hill was approached the second time, with First Barrel about 20 lengths away third, followed by Loch Fyne and Red McGregor. In the run down the hill Lovell and Audax held their places, but a number of changes took place amongst the rear division, and when Jtlie double was reached the order was Lovell, three lengths out from Audax, with Le Beau, Loch Fyne, Red McGregor, First Barrel, Capitol and Kiatere in the order written. The old water jump saw Le Beau make a bad jump and lose a lot of ground, while Kiatere came to grief- Running along the back the last time Audax was taken to the front, and he was a couple of lengths in front of Red McGregor on the top of the hill, with Loch Fyne close up. The favourite was holding a slight advantage when they commenced to run down to the head of the straight, but there was very little in it at the stone wallOnce over, Red McGregor tackled Au- < dax, and the latter gave in immediately. Red McGregor then drew away, and the full brother to last year’s winner, Capitol, jumping the last fence safely, he won nicely by 10 lengths from Loch Fyne, who, after a great set-to, beat Audax by a neck for second money- Then followed Le Beau, Lovell and Capitol, while First Barrel was pulled up. The Remuera Hurdle Race was a fiasco. There were only three starters—prophet, Aorangi and Ben Jonson. Aorangi led to the first fence, when prophet went to the front. The second fence saw Aorangi make a faulty jump and get rid of his rider. To make matters worse, Prophet came to grief at the next fence, and these mishaps left Ben Jonson to go on alone. Both Prophet and Aorangi were remounted and covered the dis-

tance for place money. Prophet was three furlongs away from Ben Jonson, with Aorangi half a mile further back.

Fourteen faced the starter in the Prince of Wales’ Handicap, and of these Nyland ana Haldane carried most support. Nyland caused a long delay at the post, but the field eventually got away to a capital start. Wauchope was quickest away, followed by Overtime, but Nyland was racing close behind Wauchope at the five furlongs post- Running through the cutting Wauchope was a length out from Nyland, and then came Overtime, Electrakoff and Mendip. Wauchope continued to stride along freely, and he was the first to turn for home, with Electrakoff now in second place, while Sea Elf was threading her way through the fieldHowever, Wauchope always had a bit the best of it, and, keeping off the opposition, he won by three-quarters of a length from Sea Elf, with Electrakoff a similar distance away third. Then followed Overtime, Mendip and Truganini, with Lethean last. Prophet was the only withdrawal from the Jumpers’ Flat, for which Wooloomooloo was made favourite. Master Paul set out to make the running, and he led past the stand the first time, followed by the favourite and Aorangi, who were together, with Waitapu next. The order was the same till the six furlongs’ post was reached, when Waitapu improved his position, and he was in second place when they began to race across the cutting. At the top stretch Waitapu was in front, and coming away the son of Gipsy Grand had no difficulty in winning by four lengths from Woolloomooloo, with Spectre half-a-length away third. Aorangi was fourth and Celtic last. . . The Ladies’ Bracelet saw the visitor, Strathmoira, backed as if the event were an over, but the best he could do was to finish third. Tua Kitua was quickest away, and he led for a couple of furlongs, when the favourite took charge, and showed the way through the cutting and across the top stretch. Strathmoira was holding an advantage when heads were turned race ensued, Tua Kitua winning by overhauled the favourite, and Aotea coming fast from the back, a grand race ensued, Tua Kiteu winning .by half-a-length from Aotea, with Strathmoira a similar distance away third. Don Quex was fourth and Lloyds last. The results are as follows: — ORAKEI HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 125sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. Over seven flights of hurdles. One mile and three-quarters. I—Mr. W. Montgomery’s ch g Hoanga, 4yrs. by Regel—Onga, 10.8 (W. J. Porter) •_ •••••• 1 4—Mr. R. Hannon’s b g Totika, 6yrs, 9.6 (P. Brady) “ 7—Miss G. Ferguson’s ch g Whataroa, aged, 9.0 (C. Percival) 3 Also started: 3 Pukenui 10.0, 2 King Hippo 9.11, 5 Arty 9.2, 6 Penfold 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, 3min 32sec. RANFURLY WELTER HANDICAP of 125sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs out of the stake. One mile. 4—Messrs. Tooman and McHugh’s br g Admiral Soult, by Soult—Pansy, 10.0 (B. Deeley) 1 7— Mr. A. Alley’s ch m Waiotahi, syrs, 9.0 (Brown) -2 1— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s br g Elfish, 3yrs, 9.13 (Julian) - 3 Also started: 3 Seldom 9.11, 6 Escami’lo 9.11, 2 Michaeloff 9.10, 5 Baltimore 9.6, 9 Lloyds 9.0, 8 Miss Explosion 9.0, 10 Possum 9.0. . . Won by three lengths. Time, Imm 49sec. TWENTY-SIXTH GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE of lOOOsovs; second horse to receive 200sovs and third horse lOOsovs out of the stake. About three miles and a-half. 8— Mr. C. Shaw’s ch g Red McGregor. aged, by Leolantis —Jean, 10.1 (W. Windsor) ......... 1 9— (Mr. C. Thede’s b g Loch Fyne, aged, by Lochness—Pikau, H.l (F. Speakman) 2 1 Hon J. D. Ormond s b g Audax, 6yrs, by Birkenhead—Temeraire, 10.12 (A. Julian) 3 3— Mr. J. Cameron’s b g Kiatere, aged, 12.4 (Pritchard) 0 2— Mr. C. Morse’s b g Te Aral, aged, 11.5 (Deerey) ........ * 0 4— Mr. J. Twohill’s ch g Capitol, aged, 10.12 (M. Deeble) 0 7— Mr. R. McMiken’s b g Le Beau, aged, 10.10 (Jones) 8 8— Mr. F. Seccombe’s ch g First Barrel, 6yrs, 10.2 (Cowan) • ••••••• * 5— Mr. N. D. Wilson’s br g Lovell, aged, 9.12 (Telford) 0 6— Mr. J. B. Harris’ br g Cavaliero, aged, 9.10 (Cress) 0 Won by ten lengths. Time, Bmln 32sec. REMUERA HURDLE RACEI HANDICAP of 250sovs; second horse to receive 50sovs and third horse 25sovs out of the stake. Two miles. 2— Mr. C. Dawson’s br g Ben Jonson, aged, by Ben Godfrey—Hour!, 11.1 (W. J. Porter) .. 1 I—Mr. V. Bolger’s br g Prophet, Byrs, 10.7 (C. Cress) - " 3— Mr. Highden’s b g Aorangi, aged, 9.2 (Telford) ..... » The only starters. Prophet and Aorangi fell, but were remounted. Time, imin J6sec.

PRINCE OF WALES’ HANDICAP of 400sovs; second horse to receive 75sovs and third horse 25sovs. Seven furlongs. 2— Mr. W. C. Ring’s b h Wauchope, syrs, by Freedom—Black "Watch, 10.4 (H. Gray) 1 3— Mr. J. J. Craig’s b f Sea Elf, 3yrs, by Seaton Delaval —St. Evelyn, 10.4 (M. Ryan) 2 s—Mr.5 —Mr. R. E. Price’s b c Electrakoff, by Menschikoff—Electra, 9.4 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 4 Nyland 10.13, 12 Waiari 10.9, 7 Santa Rosa 10.9, 13 Mendip 9.11, 6 Truganini 9.11, 14 Lethean 9.6, 1 Haldane 9.6, 9 Overtime 9.5, 11 Lady Frances 9.3, 8 Soultoria 9.2, 10 First Wairiki 9.0. Won by a neck. Time, Imin 35sec.

THE JUMPERS’ FLAT HANDICAP of 150sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs. One mile and a-half. 4— Mr. J. O’Driscoll’s b g Waitapu, aged, by Gipsy Grand—Waipuna, 9.6 (Pritchard) 1 1— Mr. A. F. Douglas’ b h Woolloomooloq, 6yrs, 10.5 (Pine) 2 5— Mr. G. Cremer’s b g Spectre, 3yrs, 9.0 (Horne) 3 Also started: 6 Omati 9.11, 7 Aorangi 9.4, 2 Master Paul 9.3, 3 Celtic 9.0. Won by four lengths. Time. 2 min 54 2LADIES’ BRACELET of 65sovs; a bracelet valued at 50sovs to the first horse, and a. bracelet valued at 15sovs for the second horse. Gentlemen riders. One mile. 7—Mrs. A. C. Selby’s b g Tua Kitua, aged, by Leolantis—Bessemer, 11.0 (Mr. F. Selby) 1 2— Mrs. J. R. McDonald’s blk g Aotea, aged, 11.0 (Mr. McDonald) 2 1— Mrs. H. McManaway’s br g Strathmoira, 6yrs, 11.0 (Mr. G. Hurst) .. 3 Also started: 3 Don QUex 11.0, 8 Handsome Paul 11.0, 9 Lough Fin 11.0, 5 Lloyds 11.6, 6 Yankee 11.0, 4 Monocle 10.10. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 52 sec. THIRD DAY. The meeting was brought to a conclusion yesterday in beautiful weather and in the presence of a large attendance. The fields were fairly small but nevertheless the racing was most interesting and a good days’ sport resulted. As on the previous two days, the management of the meeting left nothing to be desired and the various officials all carried out their duties satisfactorily. The sum of £14,153 10s was handled at the machines, making £41,221 for the three days, an increase of £40,318 compared with the Northern meeting last year, an increase of £9O 3. Thirty two bookmakers were betting yesterday. The following were the results: — HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs. Three miles and a-half. 4—Mr. F. P. Selby’s b g Boxer, aged, by Telford—Lady Sterling. 10.7 (Mr. P. Selby) 1 3— Mr. W. Davies’ b g Pleiades, 6yrs, 10.10 (Mr. Hirst) 2 2— Mr. A. Hudson’s b g Laddie, aged, 11.5 (Mr. Short) 3 Also started: 1, Totika, 10.8; 5. Gordon Regal, 10.7. Totika, the favourite, was soon out In front, and at the end of the first circuit had a commanding lead from Boxer. At the double Pleiades, who had been running in the . rear, began to improve his position, and the last circuit saw him in second place behind Totika, who was tiring perceptibly and jumping badly. Approaching the hill the last time Pleiades was upsides with Totika, with Boxer closing up fast. The second fence on the hill saw Totika come to grief, and this left Pleiades in front of Boxer. The latter was on terms at the stone wall, and coming away, won easily by 10 lengths from Pleiades, with Laddie, who fell at the double and was remounted, 200 yards away third. The others fell. Time, 9m. 4s. TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE of 125SOVS. Two miles and a-half. 1 — W. Care’s b g King Hippo, aged, by St. Hippo—King Quail mare, 10.2 (Julian) 1 4— T. Morrow’s b g Whatashot, aged, 9.8 . (Phillips) 2 3— A. C. Selby’s b g Mozart, aged. 10.5 (Pope) 3 Also started: 2, Arty, 9.13; 5, Whataroa, 9.7. Whataroa and Whatashot were the leaders over the first circuit, but when the back stretch was entered the last time King Hippo made a run, and the son of St. Hippo was in front racing up the hill. Here Arty began to close up, and he was just behind the leader when the second fence on the hill was negotiated. In the run down the hill the pair were almost on terms, and they rose together at the stone wall. Arty made a faulty jump and came to grief, the accident leaving King Hippo to come on and win by four lengths from Whatashot, with Mozart six lengths further back, third. Time. 4m. B4s. YORK WELTER of 400sovs. One mile. 3—Messrs. Foss and Steuart’s b h Master Soult, 4yrs, by Soult—Lady Hester, 12.1 (Gray) 1 7—Mr. R. E. Price’s b g Electrakoff, 3yrs, 9.6 (C. Brown) 2 2— Hon. J. D. Ormond’s b g Bollin, 4yrs, 9.9 (Julian) 3 Also started: 4, Frisco, 10.5; 1, Ngapuka, 10.2; 5, Walmangu, 10.0; 6, Truganini, 9.7; 11, Pohutu, 9.6; 8, Rauparaha, 9.2; IQ, Maharanui, 9.2; 9, Uenuku. 9.0. From a good start Truganini was the first to show out, and she raced past the six furlongs post just clear of Bollin, with Master Soult and Electrakoff well up next. A furlong further on Electrakoff ran into second place, and across the cutting the order was Truganini, Electrakoff, Bollin, Master Soult and Ngapuka in the order written. Electrakoff was upsides with Truganini at the entrance to the straight, where the field began to close up. At the distance Electrakoff appeared to have the race in hand, but

Master Soult shot out, and, quickly getting the best of his rivals, he carried his great burden of 12.1 past the box a neck in front of Electrakoff, with Bollin half-a-length away third. Waimangu was fourth, Truganini fifth, Ngapuka sixth,, and Frisco last. Time, Im. 475. WINTER STEEPLECHASE of 350SOVS. About three miles. 4—Mr. C. Thede’s b g Loch Fyne, aged, by Lochness—Pikau, 11.6 (Speakman) 1 3—Mr. C. Shaw’s ch g Red McGregor, aged, 11.0 (Windsor) 2 I—Mr. C. Morse’s b g Te Arai, aged, 11.5 (Julian) 3 Also started: 2, Le Beau, 10.7; 5, Cavaliero, 9.10; 6, Kapakapa, 9.7. Te Aral at once set out to make the pace, while Kapakapa fell at the initial obstacle —the sod wall. Te Arai continued to carry the field along, but he nearly came to grief twice, each time at the old water jump, which brought Cavaliero down. Approaching the hill the last time Le Beau and Loch Fyne headed Te Arai, who quickly beat a retreat to the rear. Loch Fyne and Le Beau were still together at the stone wall at the head of the straight, but once on the flat Le Beau drew away and victory seemed certain for the Leolantis gelding. However, he made a bad jump at the last fence and came down, leaving Loch Fyne well in front. Red McGregor then came with a good run and got to within threequarters of a length of Loch Fyne when the post was reached. Te Arai, who was the only other to finish, was 20 lengths away third. Time. 6m. 355. CAMPBELL HURDLES of 200sovs. Two miles. I—Mr. V. Bolger’s br g Prophet, syrs, by St. Paul —Tawhiti, 10.7 (Cress) 1 3—Mr. R. W. Duder’ b g Tui Cakobau, aged, 9.12 (Jones) 2 3— Mr. E. Hillary’s ch g Wellcast, aged, 9.10 (Flynn) . 3 Also started: 6. Ben Jonson, 11.1; 4, Paritutu, 10.3; 2. Aotea, 9.4; 7, Hoanga, 9.3; 10, Tua Kitua, 9.2; 5, Waitapu, 9.2; 11, Freevata, 9.0; 9, Spectre, 9.0. Hoanga fell at the first fence. Prophet showed out momentarily in front, but Aotea assumed command entering the straight the first time, and he led past the stand, followed by Prophet. Tui Cakobau, with Paritutu next. Aotea still had charge running along the back, but at the half-mile post Prophet was with him, and the latter was first to turn for home. Aotea came down at the last hurdle, leaving Prophet to go on and win comfortably by three lengths from Tui Cakobau, with Wellcast a similar distance away third. Paritutu was fourth. Time, 4m. 3 3-ss. FITZROY WELTER of 125sovs. Six furlongs. 8 — Mr. T. Cunningham’s br g Captain Soult. 3yrs, by Soult —Nerid, 9.0 (Buchanan) 1 9— Mr. W. Campton’s b g Flying Soult, 4yrs, 9.3 (Bowden) 2 4— Mr. M. Melrose’s br f Magneto. 3yrs (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: 2. Soultoria, 9.11; 3, Haku, 9.5; 13, Castle Blaney, 9.8; 1, Seldom, 9.7; 14. Escamillo. 9.7; 6, All’s Well, 9.5; 5, Waiotahi, 9.5; 12, Peggy Pride, 9.5; 11. Maroon and Black, 9.1; 7, Lady Betty, 9.0; 10, Don Quex, 9.0. This race ended in one of the best finishes yet seen at Ellerslie. Peggy Pryde was quickest away, but she soon gave place to Lady Betty, and .this mare carried on the running through the cutting just clear of Soultoria and Flying Soult, with a bunch close up. Lady Betty was done with at the head of the straight, where the field closed up, and Flying Soult, Magneto, and Captain Soult, racing neck and neck, excitement ran high. The trio fought out the issue to the bitter end and flashed past the post locked together. Captain Soult winning by the barest of margins from Magneto and Flying Soult, whom the judge was unable to separate. Time, Im. 235. FAREWELL HANDICAP of 200sovs. Five furlongs. 8— Mr. K. Heaton’s b m Lady Frances, aged, by Eton—Gwendoline, 9.1 (Conquest) 1 9— Mr. Te Hikaka’s b h Waiari. 4yrs, 10.5 (Reid) 2 7—Mr. T. Wylie’s b g Dogger Bank. 6yrs, 10.0 (Ryan) 3 Also stared: 13, Waiata, 10.3; 6, Hohungatahi, 10.2; 2, Advantage, 9.12; 1, Emblem, 9.9; 10, Admiral Soult, 9.4; 3. Overtime, 9.4; 5, Turbine, 9.3; 11, General Soult, 9.3; 14, Pairawaatu, 9.0; 12, Elegance, 9.0; 4. Taka, 9.0. Emblem was badly left at the post. Turbine and Hohungatahl carried on the running till the home turn was reached, when they had had enough. At the distance Waiari appeared to be going best, but Lady Frances shot up, and getting the best of Waiari, won by three-quarters of a length, with Dogger Bank half-a-length away third. Time, Im. 5 3-ss.