RACING NOTES.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1281, 12 November 1914, Page 7

RACING NOTES.

RACING CALENDAR.

FIXTURES. Nov. 7,9, 11, 14 —Canterbury J.C. Nov. 18, 19 —Tapanui Racing Club Nov. 18, 19 : —Marlborough R.C. Nov. 25, 28 —Takapuna Jockey Club Nov. 28, 30—Feilding Jockey Club Dec. s—Hororata Racing Club Dec. 9, 10 —Woodville District J.C. Dec. 12 —Bay of Plenty Jockey Club Dec. 17, 18 —Lake County J.C. Dec. 26, 28, 29— Manawatu R.C. Dec. 26, 28 —Thames Jockey Club. Dec. 26, 28—Dunedin Jockey Club. Dec. 26, 29. Jan. 1, 2 —Auckland R.C. Dec. 26, 28 —Reef ton Jockey Club. Dec. 26, 28 —Cromwell Jockey Club. Dec. 26 —Taratahi-Carterton R.C. Dec. 26—Porangahau Racing Club Dec. 26, 28—Taranaki Jockey Club Jan. I—Wyndham Racing Club Jan. I—Walkouaiti Racing Club Jan. 1, 2 —Wairarapa Racing Club Jan. 1, 2—Vincent Jockey Club Jan. 1, 2—Stratford Racing Club Jan. 1. 2—Marton Jockey Club Jan. 1, 2 —Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club Jan. 2, 4 — Southland Racing Club Jan. 2, 4 —North Otago Jockey Club Jan. 5, 6 —Westland Racing Club Jan. 7, B—Whangarei8—Whangarei Racing Club Jan. 13 —Wairio Jockey Club Jan. 20, 22, 23—Wellington R.C. Jan. 21, 23—Foxton Racing Club Jail’. 26, 27—Wairoa County R.C. Jah. 29, 30 —Takapuna Jockey Club ■Feb. 3, 4—Egmont Racing Club /Feb. 4, 6—Gisborne Racing Club Feb. 6—Canterbury Jockey Club Feb. 10 —Rotorua Jockey Club Feb. 10, 11—Taranaki Jockey Club Feb. 11, 13—Poverty Bay Turf Club Feb. 13—Te Kuiti Racing Club EVENTS REQUIRING ATTENTION. Nominations for the Auckland Cup, of 265050v5., Railway Handicap, of lOOOsovs., Summer Cup, of lOOOsovs., A.R.C. Handicap, of lOOOsovs., Grandstand Handicap of lOOOsovs., Islington Plate, of 65050v5., Auckland Plate, of 65050v5., to be run at the Auckland Racing Club’s Summer Meeting, close at 9 p.m. on Friday, November 13. Acceptances for the Marlborough Racing Club’s Spring meeting are due on November 12th. Acceptances will be due on Friday, 20th November for Fielding Jockey Club’s Spring meeting. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING. Though at occasional intervals some found the afternoon a little cold and dull, the Auckland Racing Club opened their spring meeting in weather that was not really unfavourable as many had expected it to be from the early morning indications. The attendance was not so large as we have seen it on previous opening days, but the turnstiles have revealed the fact that over seven thousand people passed through them. They did not work quite satisfactorily, however, at every entrance, though there was no congestion in the traffic. The management was all right in the hands of the assistant secretary, Mr. Spence, and shows that Mr. Hartland, though unable through illness to attend to the duties of his position himself, has about him a capable staff. Though the attendance was not a reco.’d one, the business at the totalisators was larger than ever for an opening day at Ellerslie in the spring, the sum of £26,999 10s., or just ten shillings short of £27,000, was handled, as against £23,135 10s. last year, and the fields were about up to the average, one of them constituting a record for the Club, and it is generally accepted as a record for the Dominion. The racing was full of interest, for various reasons, as racegoers were introduced to some beginners and a few horses that have not previously competed there. The favourites and second favourites were always in the money-getting way, six that actually showed to be carrying most money in the totes getting home, though one, Royal Irish, winner of the City Handicap, had not so much money invested on his chance as the combination Jack Delaval and Monojack. This was the chief handicap race of the meeting, and was won by a neck by Mr. J. Williamson’s Soult gelding, who before he left, and when he left, the paddock was sweating so freely that it could have readily been imagined that he had just had a swim. He was evidently none the worse for this; indeed, he invariably does sweat freely

and usually gallops freely, and as consistently as any of our useful handicap horses. He had a great race home with Mr. Kemp’s Prince Merriwee, who, it was generally supposed, was not ready, but who ran as good a race as he has ever done and pulled up as well as any horse in the race, not by any means distressed at the finish, as could be seen when he returned to the paddock; he was always up near the front after leaving the top of the straight going past the old mile post. It was his first race this season, and the gallop should do him good all the same. Goldsize was never better and never finished up better; indeed, he was finishing quite as well as the pair that beat him. Soultikoff and Monojack were the unlucky horses of the race. Monojack has to be handled very carefully as he has a mouth that is sensitive to the bit and he likes a free rein. He soon got badly placed, and Soultikoff, if he did not catch the barrier, lost some ground at the start, and for a horse that never gets going properly in the early part of his races under the most favourable circumstances, the lost ground may have cost him the race. He was travelling on all up the straight from a bad position nearly last, and got close up

fourth, and there is no doubt can stay all right, and should soon reward his owners for their outlay over him. He was never the horse he is now. Jack Delaval never got near the front, but it was never supposed that he was seriously expected to do so. Self and Allegation both looked well, but the first-named had not been pleasing in her work the last week or more. Ratana ran the first mile well and then died out, and Gloy did not stay on after going two-thirds of the journey. The time was not particularly fast. Mr. Williamson must always be pleased that he did not part with Royal Irish. He once came nearly selling him for 250 guineas. The Great Northern Guineas, the other thousand pound race, was a nice enough race, but the consistent and decidedly useful little colt Mullingar stripped well, and ran home a winner, as most people expected him to do, but this time Castalia, who finished second to him in the Avondale Guineas, was a bit closer and the race was run differently, as she was allowed to run along, and Deely was content to wait on her with Mullingar and came when wanted to do so. (Bedford ran quite up to his best form and was noti more than a length behind the filly, third. Manukau ran well for only four furlongs, and Troy for half that distance, when he broke a blood vessel and had to be pulled up. The mile was run in 1.41 3-5. The Welcome Stakes proved a good betting race as between three, Arran, who was making his first appearance in public, being made favourite, though Gold Lac, the Avondale Stakes win-

ner, and King’s Courier each met with a lot of support. No excuse can be offered for King’s Courier, who was got away all right by the starter and behaved himself when led to the post. Gold Lac did not step out until he reached the straight and he was then finishing well, but his displays from the same place and over the same ground were not promising, though on the flat course his gallops were not equalled by anything else over five furlongs. A weakness in his forejoints may have told against him. but it is said that he was interfered with. There were some good sorts engaged. Arran, the winner, is a half-brother to Soltano, by Marble Arch, and fills the eye very well, and is another of the many good sorts that his owner and breeder, Mr. Jas. McNicol, has turned off his estate at Waiorongomai, near Te Aroha. The Cyrenian (St. Simon) and, through Wairongomai, the Musket blood is present, and Arran should turn out good. His qualities are manifest. Analogue is consistent, though there is not a great deal of him, and Lady Paula, though somewhat high strung, may settle down and do better than run third. Her form and that of Analogue bore out Avondale running, and Gold Lac should have beaten either on that as a guide.

His defeat by this pair can only be put down to a reverse of luck in running and the difference in the courses. Torotoro, by Bunyan from Black Watch, is a colt of substance that should come later on, and Credo and Novation, who were backward, may some day do well. March is a very fine filly, and all the starters will no doubt prove winners in time, if not in two-year-old events. Tragedy King once more demonstrated his class as a hurdler, for he carried 181 b. more than he won with last and won the so-called Maiden Hurdle Race nicely, and is still eligible for a race with similar conditions, for horses that have never won a hurdle race of the value of 150sovs. This race was worth 95sovs. Spalfish gave Tragedy King a good race at a difference of 131 b., but nothing else had a chance with the pair. Doggerbank did his best to get third. Centenary should do better and so may King Try. St Helena fell or might have gained a place. Waitopa, a big outsider, fell at the first fence. The Onehunga Steeplechase was a most interesting race, and was won by the favourite, Ruffy, who stripped better than ever to the eye, and though he might have carried a bit more the honours of the race were with Bercola, who ran second, as he might perhaps not have done had not Vestal fallen at the top of the hill after being responsible for the pace from the start. She may have been getting tired when she fell, and it is of course possible that Bercola would have beaten her in any case. Coronade had only to have been ridden

out to have secured third place, which, however, went to that old surprise The Chief, who was conceding the winner 51b.

There could be no doubt of the decisive manner in which Prince Soult accounted for the Shorts Handicap over the speedy Kitty Bellairs, Grattan, Patronale and Gold Necklet, and everyone was then prepared to see him win the Flying Handicap, which he aid in a very pronounced fashion from Tact, in the same stable, and Ineuru, who had Monorail, who is sure to win a race shortly, on terms with her at the finish. Prince Soult ran both his races in good time. He won the same two races last year, and fact won them both the previous year.

The Hobson Handicap, worth 95sovs to the winner, was a runaway race for the winner, Christmas Rose, sister to Santa Rosa, and she won by four lengths, the favourite, Sbultane, getting second, just beating Hadj, who was paying a good pr.ce. Loloma and Matakana were next. It is possible that were the race run again Christmas Rose might win again, but the placings might not be the same. Results: — Following; are the results; — MAIDEN HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 130sovs; second 25sovs, third 10 sovs. One mile and a-half. I—D. Moraghan’s br g Tragedy King, by Soult —Romola, syrs, 10.8 (A. J. McFlynn) 1 5 — W. Sharp’s b g Spalfish, 6yrs, 9.9 (F. Tutchen) 2 6— R. T. Reid’s b g Dogger Bank, aged, carried 9.5 (Gray) 3 Also started: 4 First Wairiki 9.13 (Roach), 3 King Try 9.10 (Kelly), 10 Providence 9.1 (McKinnon), 8 Monathol carried 9.8 (Julian), 7 Centenary 9.0 (Tilsley), 13 Waitopa 9.0 (Hall), 9 Salvannie (Anderton), 12 Companion 9.0 (Hasted), 11 Recap (O’Brien), 2. St. Helena carried 9.2 (McDevitt). Spalfish was responsible for the pace, and Waitopa having fallen at the first obstacle and St. Helena having dislodged her rider at the second, went on in command along the back with King Try and Tragedy King and Dogber Bank handy. Tragedy King joined issue and coming along the top stretch led and to the last hurdle and there Spalfish caught him, but the top weight came again and won by three-quarters of a length, Dogger Bank ten lengths off, Centenary and King Try next. Time 2min 53sec. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS of lOOOsovs; first 600sovs, second 200 sovs, third lOOsovs and lOOsovs to the breeder of the winner provided he .is the nominator out of the stakes. One mile. 1— Jas. Hand’s b c Mullingar, by Marble Arch—Romola, 8.10 (B. Deeley) 1 2— F. Hall’s b f Castalia, by Marble Arch—Erry Roe, 9.5 (Buchanan) 2 4— F. Marshall’s ch c Bedford, by Bunyan—Miss Dix, 8.10 (Conquest) 3 5— G. Dunnett’s b g Troy, by Achilles —Lady Helen, 8.7 (P. Brady) .. 0 3 — S. Bradley’s br g Manukau, by Wairiki —Volee, 8.7 (McMillan) 0 From an excellent start they ran down the back in close order, Manukau leading Bedford and Castalia; Troy, after going two furlongs, dropping out having broken a blood vessel. Castalia was joined by Mullingar entering the straight, and with Bedford handy they raced home, Mullingar winning easily by a length, Bedford a length away third, Manukau twenty lengths off. Time, Imin 41 3-ssec. WELCOME STAKES of 650sovs; second lOOsovs, third 50sovs from the stake. Five furlongs. I—J.1 —J. McNicol’s b c Arran, by Marble Arch —Monoquil, 8.5 (Buchanan) 1 5 —J. Patterson’s b c Analogue (late Worley the Knut), by Seaton Delaval —Analogy, 8.5 (Conquest) 2 4— J. Hand’s b f Lady Paula (late Lady of Lourdes), by Bezonian —Lady Hune, 8.0 (B. Deeley) .. 3 Also started: 10 Credo 8-5 (C. Brown), 8 Novation 8.5 (McFlynn' 6 Torotoro 8.5 (W. Young), 2 Gold Lac 8.5 (J. O’Shea), 3 King’s Courier 8.2 (Brady), 11 Lazy Girl 8.0 (Griftin), 9 March 8.0 (R. E. Brown), 7 Glissando 8.0 (W. Price). A good start was effected, and Arran, Credo, King’s Courier and Analogue were leading for two furlongs, Novation, through a blunder at the tapes, at which he was shy. falling back. In the run home Arran kept his place, and won by a length and a-half from his stable mate, Analogue, Lady Paula heading King’s Courier two lengths further back, Gold Lac, Torotoro and Glissando next. Time, Imin 3sec. ONEHUNGA STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP of 300sovs; second' 50sovs, third 25sovs. About three miles. I—Ernest Alison’s b g Ruffy,. by Seaton Delaval —Lorelei, aged, 10.8 (A. Julian) .. 1 3 —J. R. L. Stanford’s ch g Bercola, aged, 12.3 (Copestake) 2 7 —C. D. McLaren’s ch g The Chief, aged, 10.13 (Mulcahy) 3 Also, started: 5 Kauroa 10.11 (J O’Connell), 2 Vestal 10.8 (Scott). 13 Rangitane 10.2 (Kelly), 9 Sportsman 10.2 (Gray), 10 Coronade 10.1 (Tutchen),

5 Pip 9.12 (Anderton), 4 Golborne 9.9, (McFlynn), 11 Ngatoa 9.8 (Percival), 8 Nat Lupin 9.8 (Roach), 12 Coroner 9.11, inc. 71b over (E. Rae).

Vestal was sent to the front and raced away at a cracking pace, and soon had a good lead of Golborne, Ruffy, Kauroa, Coronade and Bercola. At the end of a round Ruffy was handy to Vestal, and they led over the double, Kauroa, Bercola, Coronade and Golborne being well together, The Cluef next. Ruffy led Vestal up the hill the last time, with Bercola handy, bi’t on the hill Vestal fell and Bercola closed on Ruffy, who, however, won comfortably in the run home by two lengths, The Chief ten lengths off, Coronade, Golborne and Kauroa next. Pip and Nat Lupin a long way back, the only Others to complete the course. Coroner fell on the hill the first time, and Sportsman at the double. Time, 6min 20sec.

SHORTS HANDICAP of SOOsovs; second 50sovs, third 25sovs from the stakes. Five furlongs.

4 —Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br g Prince Soult, by Soult —Lady Hester, syrs, 8.3 (Deeley) 1 .7 —D. J. Lynch’s b f Kitty Bellairs, 3yrs, 7.1 (Kennedy) 2 1— Ryan’s Trustees’ b g Grattan, 6 yrs, 8.7 (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Waiorewa 8.13 (J. Buchanan), 3 Toreador 8.5 (Conquest), 8 Patronale 8.2 (L. Nodder), 9 Glad Tidings 8.1 (McFlynn), 6 Tact 7.13 (C. Brown), 13 Apelion 7.7 (R. E. Brown), 11 Delenda 7.5 (McDevitt), 2 Tinopai 7.4 (Robinson), 12 Chime 7.2 (Goldfinch), 10 Gold Necklet 6.12 (Chaplin). Kitty Bellairs, Patronale, Grattan and Gold Necklet were leading in tne straight, but Prince Soult came with a fine run and won easily by a length and a-half from Kitty Bellairs, who beat Grattan a neck, Patronale, Gold Necklet and Tact all together next. Time, Imin l%sec. CITY HANDICAP of lOOOsovs; second 200sovs, third lOOsovs out of the stakes. One mile and a-quarter. 2 — J. Williamson’s br g Royal Irish, by Soult —Asthore, 6yrs, 8.5 (L. Wilson) . ■•••.• 1 6—J. D. Kemp’s br h Prince Merriwee, syrs, 8.0 (Gilchrist) 2 3— J. H. Walters’ ch g Goldsize, 6 yrs, 8.0 (J. O’Shea) •• • •• Also started: 1 Jack Delaval 9.8 (J. Buchanan) and Monojack 8.3 (Deeley) coupled, 7 Allegation 7.13 (Conquest!. 9 Goldfire 7.11 (McMillan), 13 Wo'\ cester 7.6 (R. E. Brown), 8 Ratana. 7.6 (C. Brown), 10 Soldier 7.2 (McDevitt), 11 Soultikoff 6.13 (Rowe), 5 Self 6.12 (Kennedy), 12 Gloy 6.10 (Robinson), 14 Devastation 6.7 (Chaplin). Ratana was leading Gloy with more than half the journey gone, Soultikoff bringing up the rear with Monojack, who began unkindly. Passing the five furlong post Ratana still led Gloy, with Prince Merriwee in third place and Royal Irish and Goldsize handy. Halfway down the straight Prince Merriwee had taken the lead, with Royal Irish on his quarters, and the pair battled it out to the end, Royal Irish winning by a neck, Goldsize, who was closing up, three-quarters of a length away third. Soultikoff, who finished faster than anything else was close up fourth, with Self and Allegation next. Time, 2min 9sec. HOBSON HANDICAP of 130sovs; second 25sovs, third lOsovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 2 —Mrs. Lennard and G. Absolum’s blk m Christmas Rose, by, Soult —Vieux Rose, 6yrs, 7.0 (Goldfinch) •••••• 1 I—Alexander1 —Alexander and Bruce’s b g Soultane, 4yrs, 7.10 (Deeley) 2 15—F. J. Macmanemin’s ch c Hadj, 3yrs, 6.9, 51b allow. (Rice) .... 3 Also started: 10 Antiphone 9.0 (J. Buchanan), 2 Fisher 8.11 (McFlynn), Achilledes 8.11 (W. Price), 8 Selection 8.6 (O’Brien), 4 Lady Elgiva 8.5 (C. Brown), 7 Parawai 8.5 (Brady), 3 Makura 8.4 (Conquest), 9 Loloma 8.0 (McMillan), 18 Rector Girl 7.13 (J. O’Shea), 11 Ruse d e Guerre 7.7 (McCarten), 21 Takanini 7.1, 51b allow. (Preston), 14 Glittering Sands 7.6, 21b over (Lindsay) 12 Salvia 7.3 (New), 17 Lady Penury 8.4, 161 b over (W. Young), 26 Gluepot 7.0 (Rowe), 13 Blueform 7.0 (Kennedv), 6 Manette 7.2 (Cullum), 23 Ulster 7.10. inc. 101 b over (Flannagan), 20 Matakana 7.1 (Stockley), 27 Glucian 7.3 (McDevitt), 23 Tamahere 7.1 (Pell). 18 Waiomu 7.0 (Chaplin), 16 Last Call 7.2 (Monk), 22 Christine 7.7, inc. 71b over (Conway), 19 Glutanus 7.6, inc. 61b over (Brown) coupled with Gilmar 7.12, inc. 121 b over (Poulgrain), 26 El Gallo 7.0 (Robinson). It would have been nearly impossible to have got thirty horses away better from the six furlong barrier, but the line was immed ately broken and Salvia was early seen striding in front, but at the end of three furlongs Christmas Rose was in command, and ran home an easy winner four lengths to the good of Soultane, the favourite, who beat Hadj by half a length, Loloma and Matakana next. Time, Imin 16sec.

FLYING HANDICAP of 300sovs; second 50sovs, third 25sovs. Seven furlongs. I—Mesdames Foss and Steuart’s br g Prince Soult, by Soult —Lady Hester, 8.6, inc. 51b penalty (B. Deeley) 1 5 —F. W. Arnold’s ch m Tact, syrs, 7.11 (C. Brown) 2 3 —Rua Moetahuna’s br m Ineuru, aged, 8.4 (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: 4 Electrakoff 9.0 (P. Brady), 9 Bluestone 8.8 (Stockley), 8 Phosphorus 7.13 (W. Price), 7 Tripoli 7.10 (Conquest), 9 Kaween 7.9 (Warner), 2 Tangiwai 7.7 (Robinson), 10 King Chiara 7.7, inc. 21b over (McCarten), 6 Monorail 7.0 (Kennedy), 11 Signature 7.0, inc. 71b over (Goldfinch). Tact and Tripoli led for over four furlongs, the first-named drawing away entering the straight, but Prince Soult there shot up and ran home two and a-half lengths ahead of Nis stable companion, who beat Ineuru by nearly the same distance, the last-named just beating Monorail, who was in fourth place. Time, Imin 28sec. SECOND DAY. ALLEGATION WINS KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP. The meeting was brought to a close on Saturday last before a good attendance, in dull weather with fine rain at intervals, which, however, had little effect on the sport, which was on the whole of an interesting character throughout. A commencement was made with the Hunters’ Steeplechase. The withdrawal of Merry Dancer left thirteen to face the starter. Such a rush was there to befriend the Waikato-owned Scots Guard that he eventually ruled an odds on favourite. There was a deal of money also for Nat Lupin, Coroner, Beauty and Transfer. Trans-

fer went to the front, and with Atahaere in close attendance led past the stand and over the hill the first time. Coming to the double Atahaere made a faulty jump and came down, while Beauty ran off. Transfer was still at the head of affairs when they breasted the hill the last time, but Ngatoa headed him at the top, and with Nat Lupin and Scots Guard made the running to the last fence, from whence they fought out a great finish, resulting in the favourite winning by a head from Nat Lupin, with Ngatoa three-quarters of a length away, third. It is a long while since such a fine class of hunters has been seen at Ellerslie. There were no withdrawals from the next event, the Gordon Handicap, and of the sixteen who paraded bettors decided strongly in favour of Kitty Bellairs. But while she put up a game struggle the best she could do was to run Gold Necklet to threeparts of a length, after the latter, getting the best of the start, had made the running from end to end. Signo, who came in for a fair share of support, got up in time to beat Christmas

Rose for third money by a head after a fine finish, with the rest of the field beaten off.

This paved the way for the Manukau Hurdles, and the number board disclosed no defections. Barbwire was made the medium of most support, while Spalfish, Tragedy King, Ruffy and Admiral Soult were not wanting in friends. Once again, however, punters had their fingers badly burnt, for Barbwire was never at any time dangerous, the race being practically between Spalfish and Dogger Bank. The two were responsible for a good finish, the former getting the verdict by a length and three-quarters. Admiral Soult was a poor third, six lengths away. First Wairiki broke a leg through falling at the fence by the stewards’ stand and had to be destroyed. McKinnon, the rider of Salvannie, who fell early in the race, sustained a fractured collarbone. Next came the chief event of the afternoon, the King Edward Memorial Handicap, and once again the scratching pen was not in evidence. Of the nine which went to the post Prince Merriwee, on his first day’s showing, started with the call, while Allegation, Soultikoff, Goldsize, Royal Irish and Self all had plenty of supporters. The favourite, however, had nothing to do with the finish, for Self, finding her feet quickly, set a merry pace until the home turn, from which point Allegation had to be vigorously ridden to head the little Soult mare, whom he beat by three-quarters of a length in the run to the post. Soultikoff, who was right out of the running in the early stages, came with one of his

characteristic runs at the latter end and was only beaten a head for second money, with the favourite fourth. Royal Irish’s display was disappoint ing, as was that of Goldsize, who, though prominent over the first sjjf furlongs, promptly succumbed at the business end.

A field of twelve saw the post in the Epsom Handicap, Ineuru and Bluestone being the scratchings. Grattan was installed a warm favourite, while Patronale, Tact, Tinopai, Mullingar and Goldfire were supported in that order. Patronale was early in the lead and the big roan’s chances looked very hopeful when the Derby stand was reached. Here Mullingar put in a fine run from the back, and getting Patronale’s measure won by a length with Goldfire a moderate third. Mullingar’s win was a fine performance, as he had all the worst of the luck, and his run at the right end was quite a feature of the meeting. Colonnade was the only withdrawal from the Musket Stakes, leaving a fine field of sixteen to decide the issue. Arran was heavily backed, carrying nearly £'soo more than Loyal Arch,

who was next in demand. King’s Courier, Sea De’il, Lady Paula and Gold Lac were all well supported. The issue was never in doubt, for although Loyal Arch looked troublesome at the distance she failed to make any impression on Soltano’s half-brother, and he won comfortably by a length, with Glissando six lengths away, third. Sea De’il fell after going a hundred yards, and an enquiry being held H. Stockley, rider of Glissando, which was deemed responsible for the mishap, was cautioned. The field of the afternoon, eighteen in number, came out to do battle for the Normanby Handicap. Makura and Manette were the absentees. Backers went decisively for Fisher, while Hadj and Achilledes were the only others supported to any extent. Lady Penury and Miss Avalanche were responsible for all the running until the straight was reached, where Signature joined in, and taking command won by a length from Hadj, with El Gallo, who finished fast, a head away, third. Fisher was never prominent. By common consent the concluding item on the card, the Welter Handicap, was voted a good thing for Tangiwai, there being little between Ineuru, Worcester, Jolie Fille and Mistlc, who were all fairly well supported. Ineuru and Ruse de Guerre were out in front when they left the mark, but the former soon fell back. At the home turn Worcester was leading, but Jolie Fille and Gloy, coming from the back, disposed of him, and going on fought out a great finish, Jolie Fille winning by a neck, with Phosphorus third. Goldfire and Ratana were scratched. The totalisator receipts for the afternoon showed that speculation was brisk, £32,746 being put through as against £27,387 on the corresponding lay last year, an increase of £5359. rhe total for the meeting was £59,745 10s., against £50,522 last rear, an increase of £9223 10s. Details of the racing are as follows: The results were:—• lUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE of 130 sovs; second 25sovs, third lOsovs. About three miles. —C. Shaw’s br g Scots’ Guard, aged, by Cuirassier—Jean, 10.7 (A. J. McFlynn) 1 —A. W. Beveridge’s ch g Nat Lupin, aged, 11.8 (Roach) 2 —J. Cockerton’s br g Ngatoa, aged, 11.8 (Percival) 3 Also started: 5 Beauty 10.13 (McCinnon), 6 Transfer 10.12 (Copestake), 0 Roto-o-Rangi 10.12 (Tutchen}, 7 itahaere 10.10 (Tilsley), 11 Hockey 0.7 (Gray), 12 Tasso 10.7 (Anderton), Black Bobs 10.7 (J. O’Connell), 9 lollyhawk 10.7 (Mr. Eccles), 3 Coroner 0.7 (Julian), 13 Haere Tika 10.7 Kelly). Transfer went to the front when 11-ft V COt. in tn til Air strirlA nnH noct

The field of the afternoon, eighteen in number, came out to do battle for the Normanby Handicap. Makura and Manette were the absentees. Backers went decisively for Fisher, while Hadj and Achilledes were the only others supported to any extent. Lady Penury and Miss Avalanche were responsible for all the running until the straight was reached, where Signature joined in, and taking command won by a length from Hadj, with El Gallo, who finished fast, a head away, third. Fisher was never prominent. By common consent the concluding item on the card, the Welter Handicap, was voted a good thing for Tangiwai, there being little between Ineuru, Worcester, Jolie Fille and Mistlc, who were all fairly well supported. Ineuru and Ruse de Guerre were out in front when they left the mark, but the former soon fell back. At the home turn Worcester was leading, but Jolie Fille and Gloy, coming from the back, disposed of him, and going on fought out a great finish, Jolie Fille winning by a neck, with Phosphorus third. Goldfire and Ratana were scratched. The totalisator receipts for the afternoon showed that speculation was brisk, £32,746 being put through as against £27,387 on the corresponding day last, year, an increase of £5359. The total for the meeting was £59,745 10s., against £50,522 last year, an increase of £9223 10s. Details of the racing are as follows: The results were:—■ HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE of 130 sovs; second 25sovs, third lOsovs. About three miles. 1— C. Shaw’s br g Scots’ Guard, aged, by Cuirassier—Jean, 10.7 (A. J. McFlynn) 1 2 — A. W. Beveridge’s ch g Nat Lupin, aged, 11.8 (Roach) 2 4—J. Cockerton’s br g Ngatoa, aged, 11.8 (Percival) 3 Also started: 5 Beauty 10.13 (McKinnon), 6 Transfer 10.12 (Copestake), 10 Roto-o-Rangi 10.12 (Tutchen>, 7 Atahaere 10.10 (Tilsley), 11 Hockey 10.7 (Gray), 12 Tasso 10.7 (Anderton), 8 Black Bobs 10.7 (J. O’Connell), 9 Mollyhawk 10.7 (Mr. Eccles), 3 Coroner 10.7 (Julian), 13 Haere Tika 10.7 (Kelly). Transfer went to the front when they got into their stride and led past the. stand, with Atahaere lying handy. Going up the hill the order was reversed, Atahaere taking charge, while behind Transfer came Scots’ Guard and Beauty, with Coroner last. This order was maintained till the double was reached, at the second fence of which Atahaere came down and Beauty ran off. This jump also saw Tasso come to grief. Transfer was then left in command again, which position he held until the hill was reached, with Scots’ Guard and Ngatoa as his nearest attendants. The field was well strung out at this juncture. Climbing the hill Ngatoa took the lead and Nat Lupin moved up. Transfer dropping back. Coming down the hill Scots’ Guard, Ngatoa and Nat Lupin were battling it out, and they took the last hurdle together. In a stirring finish Scots’ Guard won by a head from Nat Lupin, with Ngatoa three-quarters of a length away third. Time, 6min 25sec.

GORDON HANDICAP of 130sovs; second 25sovs, third lOsovs. Five furlongs. 4 —John Marshall’s br f Gold Necklet, 3yrs, by Birkenhead—Pearl Necklet, 7.9 (Chaplin) 1 1— D. J. Lynch’s b f Kitty Bellairs, 3yrs, 8.2 (Conquest) 2 2— J. Collis’ br m Signo. 4yrs. 7.4, carried 7.5 (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 6 Selection • 8.4 (P.