WELLINGTON RACING CLUB.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1473, 18 July 1918, Page 13

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB.

WINTER MEETING. GLADFUL ANNEXES HURDLES. MASTER STROWAN THE STEEPLECHASE . The Wellington Racing Club’s winter meeting, which was held on Wednesday and Saturday last, created a fresh record for a flxtuf%\ held at Trentham at this period of the year, and furnishes striking testimony of the popularity of the club’s gathering with sportsmen from all parts of both Islands, who were present in stronger force than ever. Owing to the central position of their activities the members of the Wellington Racing Club are admirably situated for catering foi' both North and South Island owners, and the rapid growth of their meetings of recent years is due to the fact that the greatest encouragement is given to those engaged in the sport of racing to visit Trentham with their horses. The weather, though threatening on Wednesday for the opening day of the meeting, remained fairly tine, and the large crowd which journeyed out to Trentham suffered little inconvenience from the light showers which fell at intervals. The track was naturally on the soft side, but did not interfere to any extent with the prospects of the horses, the form of the jumping division working out very accurately, well fancied candidates filling the places in the two hurdle races and also in both steeplechases. Backers, however, were much wider of the mark in their selection of the likely winners of the flat events, in which several substantial double figure dividends were returned. That money was plentiful was borne out by the heavy totalisator investments, the large sum of £42,297 10s. passing through the machine, as compared with £30,598 last year-, an increase of £11,699 10s. The day’s racing was commenced with the Vittoria Hurdle Handicap, from which Seadown, Giralda and Undecided were withdrawn, leaving 15 starters, including the Aucklander Meltchikoff. Kahumangu was made a warm favourite, Otara, Reformation and Delage being most in request of the others. Delage and Reformation piloted the field almost from start to finish, but their exertions commenced to tell as the pair raced foi' the final obstacle, where Kahumangu drew on terms, and, finishing much fresher than his rivals, won comfortably by four lengths from Delage, who defeated Reformation by half a length for second honours. Meltchikoff, who ran a good race, was fourth and should not be long crediting Mr. Machell with a win over the obstacles. Eleven sprinters took their places at the barrier for the Stewards’ Handicap, the Taranaki-owned pair Glenroy and Aleration, who were bracketed, being entrusted with most support, while Merrie Roto, Rawakore and Sardinia all counted many admirers. A good start saw the field well bunched racing along the back, while crossing the top Glenroy and Sardinia were at the head of affairs, the former being first into the straight. Despite H. Gray’s efforts, Glenroy failed badly in the run to the post, and it appeared as though Sardinia would land the stake until H. Robinson brought Bairnsdale along with a well-timed run and gained a surprise victory by half a length, Sardinia being a length in advance of the fast-finish-ing Hyllus. The winner was the outsider of the field, and paid a big return to those who had supported his chance.

Backers would have nothing but Master Hamilton for the First Hack and Hunters’ Steeplechase, and he eventually wound up a solid favourite, Arlington and Advancer being the only other candidates to be given serious consideration from a speculative . point of view. F. Flynn took Ormesby to the front when the barrier lifted, Master Hamilton being his nearest attendant, the pair still having charge passing the stand the second time, Silvei’ Tim and Arlington being most prominent of the others at this stage. Ormesby had a considerable lead from the favourite going along the back the last time, and maintained his advantage into the straight, at which stage, barring accidents, his defeat appeared impossible. Misfortune, however, put a different complexion on the race, for the son of Birkenhead ran off at the last fence, thus robbing his owner, Mr. G. A. Palmer, of a certain stake. The incident left Mastei- Hamilton a clear field, he being a long way in advance of the other contestants—two of whom, Miss Lark and Kahungunu, had come to grief—and he won by fully 100 yards. Arlington managed to secure second money by half a length from Advancer.

No less than 21 candidates faced the starter in the Trial Plate, which event created the greatest interest, the various racing centres all being represented by some hack or other, Auckland having Royal Park and Benzine engaged, Favouritism was accorded the ex-Karamu representative Mandrake, who is trained by the veteran Stewart Waddell, the splendid record which stands to members of the late Hon. J. D, Ormond’s establishment in connection with the Trial Plate at Trentham no doubt having considerable influence on public opinion, which in racing matters is frequently guided by the possibility of history repeating itself. Next in estimation on the totalisator came Matatua, Fleetham and Benzine. Omahu was the first to be singled out, and with Royal Prince was first to turn for home. In the run to the judge’s box Royal Prince easily outpaced his rivals, winning by four lengths from Fleetham, who succeeded in defeating Dick by a head for second place. Had the head been the other way, a very large dividend would have come the way of Dick’s ticket holders. Omahu was fourth.

The big event of the meeting, the Wellington Steeplechase, then attracted the attention of enthusiasts, and with only Merrie Lad and Vascular missing from the field, it was generally contended that the dozen candidates who paraded in the birdcage would provide a race worth going many miles to see. The appearance among the field of last

year’s New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase winner, Master Strowan, who is a firm favourite for next month’s event, was a pleasing incident to record, and Mr. F. 8. Easton’s crack ’chaser was always a warm favourite with backers. Sleight of Hand was second choice, a little better backed than the consistent Coalition, while Collector, Bon Reve and St. Elmn were all entrusted with a good share of support. As was anticipated, the race was productive of one of the finest cross-country contests ever witnessed at Trentham. Bon Reve was temporarily in the lead when the barrier lifted, giving place to Diavolo, who piloted the field over the water jump, Sleight of Hand, Moddite, Coalition, Crib, Collector, Waimai, St. Elmn, Nita, Zarkoma, Bon Reve and Master Strowan being the order in which the others were racing as the stand was passed the first time. Diavolo continued as pilot along the back, with Sleight of Hand still his nearest attendant, the latter having command when the stands were reached a second time, the field having closed up on the leaders during the circuit, it being evident that the race was still very open at this stage as the horses, almost without exception, were fencing in brilliant fashion. The greatest excitement prevailed during the final circuit. Early in the final round St. Elmn displaced Sleight of Hand in the lead, the pair leading from Coalition, Crib, Bon Reve and Master Strowan going along the back stretch. Racing towards the straight entrance Coalition drew on terms with St. Elmn, while Crib came down, Bon Reve and Master Strowan both being engaged in making up their leeway rapidly, with the result that they were within striking distance of the leaders as heads were turned for home. Racing to the last fence Master Strowan outpaced his rivals and cleared the obstacle half a length in advance of Bon Reve and Coalition, who rose at the hencoop together, while St. Elmn was but half a length from the paii- named at this interesting stage of the race. Bon Reve struck the obstacle and came down, while Coalition and St. Elmn set out after the favourite, but had no chance of getting on terms with the well-con-ditioned son of Strowan, who ran in four lengths’ winner from Coalition, a length after whom came St. Elmn. Moddite was fourth, followed by Zarkoma and Nita, the last hurdle having brought Sleight of Hand to grief. Master Strowan and his rider (R. McSeveney) were accorded an enthusiastic reception on returning to the birdcage. The only defection from the list of acceptors for the Parliamentary Handicap was Haumakaka, 15 horses taking their places at the barrier. The Taranaki-owned White Blaze, with H. Gray in the saddle, was made a staunch favourite, after whom the most fancied candidates were Detroit, Orleans, Iceberg and Tressida. When the tapes were released Persian Prince rushed to the lead, White Blaze and Detroit being the most prominent of the others as the field rounded the bend going out of the straight. Negotiating the back stretch Hewitt took Sir Agnes to the front, with Detroit in second position, the pair being almost on terms entering the straight. Detroit made a bold bid for victory, and soon had Sir Agnes’ measure, but Bagdad came ‘ with a great run inside the distance, and, fairly revelling in the soft going, won a good race by a length and a-half from Detroit, half a length after whom came Sir Agnes. Hydrus was fourth, and Persian Prince next.

Eight horses were saddled up for the Winter Hurdles, for which Sir Fisher claimed most support, the Auckland representative Thrace being next in request, with the bracketed pair Gladful and Wishful third pick. Wishful and Crown Pearl made the early running, leading past the stand, with Sir Fisher, Gladful and Thrace following in that order. Wishful continued to act as pilot going along the back, with Crown Pearl and Thrace in second and third positions respectively. Crossing the top Sir Fisher and Gladful drew on terms with the leaders, and once in the straight took command, a keen set-to between the pair seeing Gladful prevail by a couple of lengths, Thrace being three lengths away third, and Wishful fourth. The day’s racing concluded with the Te Aro Handicap, in which there were 21 starters, most support being accorded Whiro, with Primato, Royal Park, Glucian and Manu the best fancied of the others. The favourite was never prominent. From a straggling start, in which King of the Valley was badly left, Primato and Occasion set out to make the pace a cracker, the latter being first into the straight. Royal Park was handy once the field straightened up for home, and in the run to the post easily outpaced his rivals, winning comfortably by three lengths from Primato, who was a length in front of Glucian. King of the Valley, who finished very fast, was fourth. The results were:— VITTORIA HURDLE HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile and three-quarters. I—H. Brooker’s blk g Kahumangu, by Papakura—Anser Anser, 6yrs, 10.2 (Brooker) 1 4 —G. Lupton’s br g Delage, 9.5 (F. Flynn) 2 3 — F. Armstrong’s ch g Reformation, 9.0 (Kaan) 3 Also started: 7 Lord Ainslie 10.13 (Bowden), 6 Paraoa 10.11 (Ward), 2 Otara 10.7 (S. Reid), 9 Meltchikoff 10.5 (E. Rae), 8 Parky 9.12 (Burt), 5 Lord Nelson 9.11 (Tilsey), 10 Paparess 9.4 (Lorrigan), 11 Black Heath 9.2 (Tutchen), 13 Gwynne 9.0 (Packer), 12 Mt. Victoria 9.0 (H. McSweeney), 15 Royal Battery 9.0 (F. Hogg), 14 Master Boris 9.0 (Wyeth).. Won by four lengths, half a length between second and third. Time, 3min 28 2-ssec. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP of 200sovs. Six furlongs. 10—J. J. Adams’ ch g Bairnsdale, by Bezonian—Sonoma, syrs, 9.0 (H. Robinson) . . . 1 4— J. Fenwick’s br g Sardinia, 9.2 (A. Reed) ..... 2 7—W. J. Irwin’s ch h Hyllus, 10.3 (L. Hewitt) 3 Also started: 1 Glenroy 10.2 (Gray) and Alteration 9.2 (C. Emerson) bracketed, 8 Tip Up -10.0 (L. Hagerty), 6 Multaine 9.13 (Campbell), 3 Rawakore 9.9 (Johnson), 9 Sarah Grand 9.7 (A. McFlinn), 5 Kiltess 9.4 (P. Brady), 2 Merrie Poto 9.0 (T. Pritchard).

Won by half a length, a length between second and third. Time, Imin 19 2-ssec. Won by fully 100 yards. Time, 6min 12 2-ssec. FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half. 1— W. J. Going’s b g Master Hamilton, by Grand Cross —• Miss Hamilton, aged, 11.0 (Lorrigan) 1 2 — J.' S. Adams’ ch g Arlington, 11.12 (S. Reid) 2 3— E. H. Baracq’s blk g Advancer, 9.11 (R. McSeveney) 3 Also started: 6 Kahungunu 9.7 (Packer), 4 Silver Tim 9.7 (Tilsey), 2 Ormesby 9.7 (F. Flynn), 8 Miss Lark 9.7 (F. Hogg), 5 Beno 9.7 (McSweeney). TRIAL PLATE of 150sovs. Six furlongs. " —E. Mandich’s br g Royal Prince, by Royal Soult—Mary Ann, 3yrs, 9.11 (P. Brady) 1 3 — D. Kilkelly’s br h Fleetham, 10.2 (W. Robinson) 2 20—L. Gibson’s b c Dick, 10.0 (G. Young) 3 Also started: 4’ Benzine 9.13 (Ryan), 14 Sea Foam 9.13 (C. Reed), 8 Turpenite 9.13 (S. Reid), 13 War Scot 9.13 (R. Hatch), 16 Blighty 9.11 (B. Morris), 9 Cadet 9.11 (Gray), 6 Livland 9.11 (Goldfinch), 5 Moorable 9.11 (Emerson), 17 Notability 9.11 (E. Rae), 10 Omahu 9.11 (A. McDonald), 13 Courtfield 9.3 (A. Reed), 2 Matatua 9.3 (Corlett), 12 Hallow 9.0 (B. Deeley), 1 Mandrake 9.0 (R. Thompson), 15 Pot Pourri 9.0 (R. Reed), 18 Preparation 9.0 (T. Pritchard), 19 Restful 9.0 (C. Price), 11 Risingham 9.0 (A. McFlinn). Won by four lengths, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 19 3-5 sec. WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE of lOOOsovs. About three miles and aquarter. 1— F. S. Easton’s br g Master Strowan, by Strowan—Artist mare, aged, 12.5 (R. McSeveney) .... 1 3 —V. and E. Riddiford’s b g Coalition, 10.11 (H. McSweeney) 2 6— W. Richmond’s br g St. Elmn, 9.11 (R. Thompson) 3 Also started: 7 Waimai 12.8 (Flynn), 5 Bon Reve 10.12 (S. Reid), 11 Crib 11.11 (Lorrigan), 2 Sleight of Hand 11.11 (A. McDonald), 4 Collector 11.5 (J. Deerey), 10 Zarkoma 10.3 (W. Robinson), 8 Moddite 9.11 (E. Rae), 9 Nita 9.10 (Kaan), 12 Diavolo 9.7 (McKinnon). Won by four lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 7min 13 4-ssec. PARLIAMENTARY HANDICAP of 400 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 7— Mrs H. M. Campbell’s ch g Bagdad, by Hymettus—Asiatic, 3yrs, 9.0 (F. Ellis) 1 2— G. Wrelling’s br g Detroit, 9.2 (H. Young) 2 11 —W. Corlett’s ch g Sir Agnes, 9.0 (L. Hewitt) 3 Also started: 13 Form Up 10.6 (R. Hatch), 3 Orleans 10.4 (Sid. Reid), 9 Polydamon 10.3 (W. Ryan), 4 Iceberg 10.1 (H. Robinson), 10 Gold Soult 10.0 (C. Price), 5 Tressida 9.11 (Clarke), 1 White Blaze 9.9 (Gray), 6 Hydrus 9.5 (J. Olsen), 8 Prince Delaware 9.2 (R. Reed), 15 Rumania 9.0 (Emerson), 14 Hastie 9.0 (W. Robinson), 12 Persian Prince 9.0 (Reed). Won by a length and a-half, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 21sec. WINTER HURDLES of 600sovs. Two miles. 3 — W. R. Kemball’s b g Gladful, by Birkenhead—Gladisia, aged, 11.0 (Stan. Reid) i 1 — J. Hurley’s br g Sir Fisher, 11.8 (A. Ward) 2 2— E. W. Alison’s (junr.) br g Thrace, 9.2 (T. Chaplin) 3 Also started: 4 Pursefiller 11.6 (J. Tapp), 3 Wishful 10.7 (A. McDonald) bracketed with Gladful, 5 Naupata 10.11 (Hagerty), 7 Crown Pearl 9.11 (Tutchen), 6 Seadown 9.3 (McSweneey). Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min 0 3-ssec. TE ARO HANDICAP of 150sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 — Jury and Ogle’s ch g Royal Park, by Sylvia Park—Torbelle, syrs, 9.5 (H. Robinson) 1 2—J. McKean’s b g Primato, 9.9 (H. Gray) 2 4 — J. J. Barrett’s br g Glucian, 9.12 (A. Ward) 3 Also started: 16 Black Hill 10.8 (Nodder), 14 Rajput 10.2 (C. Price), 11 Mill Queen 10.2 (G. Young), 17 Quinn’s Post 9.12 (Clarke), 12 Idyllic 9.12 (T. Pritchard), 1 Whiro 9.11 (W. Robinson), 6 Love Token 9.9 (Porter), 7 Idle Talk 9.8 (H. Young), 9 Warmth 9.7 (Sid. Reid), 10 Blue Gown 9.6 (R. Reed), 5 King of the Valley 9.2 (A. McFlinn), 13 Manu 9.2, 12 Skedaddle 9.0, 12 Talitha 9.0, 18 Justification 9.0, 8 Occasion 9.0, 19 Classification 9.0, 20 Probity 9.0. Won by three lengths, a length between second and third. Time, lmin 38sec. CONCLUDING DAY. BON REVE WINS STEEPLECHASE. The meeting was concluded on Saturday, the weather being perfect, a record winter crowd being present at Trentham. Some excellent racing was witnessed, the cross-country events providing the chief attraction. The totalisator investments amounted to £57,657 10s„ making a total of £88,255 for the meeting, as compared with £111,112 for the three days’ meeting last year. Reformation’s forward showing on the opening day caused him to go out a solid favourite for the Talavera Hurdles, Kahumangu and Delage being also heavily supported. Kahumangu was the only one of the trio to reproduce his true form, the race resulting in a sensational win for Master Boris, who took charge early in the contest and won as he liked by three lengths from another outsider in Undecided, Kahumangu being a couple of lengths away third.

There were no defections from the Liverpool Handicap, in which backers experienced another severe set-back. Of the 11 starters, Tip-up was in most demand, with Hyllus, Sardinia and Fleetham all well supported. Sardinia set a strong pace from the barrier rise, being first into the straight, and as he was going nicely his defeat looked impossible. A surprise was in store, however, for Sid. Reid brought Form

Up on the scene in time to notch a three lengths’ victory from Sardinia, the son of Formative, despite his 11.0 burden, finishing with a remarkable burst of speed. Merrie Poto was a length and a-half away third, Fleetham being fourth. Ormesby, who would undoubtedly have won on the first day but for running off at the last fence, was made a warm first choice, and he justified the confidence of his backers by duly landing the stake after being ridden a judicious race by F. Flynn. Gaekwar was half a length away, second, while Arlington was a moderate third. Master Hamilton, Brown Joe and Silver Tim all came down. Thirteen horses went to the post for the Crofton Handicap, including the Auckland quartette Glucian, King of the Valley, Royal Prince and Benzine, who, with Manu, were the heaviest backed candidates in the order nhmed. Both Glucian and Royal Prince ran much below expectations, the winner turning up in King of the Valley, who< was kept in a good position by A. McFlinn, and once in the straight he quickly settled the pretensions of his opponents, and placed victory beyond doubt, being three lengths in advance of Hastie when the post was reached, Manu being a poor third. Sleight of Hand was withdrawn from the July Steeplechase, in which a dozen faced the starter, favouritism resting with Bon Reve, with Coalition, ;St. Elmn and Moddite all claiming a wide circle of supporters. Diavolo led the field until approaching the turn for home, where Coalition took charge, with St. Elmn, Moddite and Bon Reve all within striking distance. Coalition was first ovei* the final obstacle, but Bon Reve then took a hand in affairs, and, finishing with characteristic dash won by half a length from St. Elmn, who just managed to defeat Coalition by a head for second honours. Moddite was fourth.

H. Gray was given the mount on Sir Agnes in the Winter Oats Handicap, and consequently taking into consideration that horse’s form in the Parliamentary Handicap on the opening day, it was not surprising to see the Boris gelding sent out a hot favourite, Detroit, Multaine and Bagdad being next best fancied. The race proved the public’s contention to be correct, for Gray always had the favourite in a good position. and won very easily at the finish by a couple of lengths from Detroit, with Kiltess three lengths away third. The bracketed pair Gladful and Wishful were better fancied than Thrace for the Final Hurdles, but the latter improved upon his first day’s form, and secured a two lengths’ victory from Gladful, Styrax being a mediocre third. Speculation was extremely heavy over the Kia Ora Handicap, in which Royal Park, Omahu, Idle Talk, Fleetham, King of the Valley and Piano were made the medium of solid support m the order named. Piano showed the way into the straight, where Fleetham and Omahu challenged the exKaramu representative, a fine race resulting in favour of Fleetham by a length, Omahu being second, a length in advance of Piano. The results were:—• TALAVERA HURDLE HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile and a-half. 13 —A. Brightwell’s ch g Master Boris, 6yrs, by Boris—Fair Lady, 9.0 (F. Wyett) 1 B—-*W. Smart’s b g Undecided, 9.0 (G. Clarke) 2 2— H. Brooker’s blk g Kahumangu, 11.4 (B. Brooker) 3 Also started: 5 Lord Ainslie 10.12 (W\ Bowden), 6 Paraoa 10.9 (A. Ward), 7 Otara 10.5 (Stan. Reid), 3 Delage 9.12 (Flynn), 9 Parky 9.10 (Burt), 1 Reformation 9.3 (Kaan), 4 Golden Prince 9.2 (Lorrigan), 12 Mt. Victoria 9.7 (McSeveney), 14 Royal Battery 9.4 (Murphy), 11 Chattanooga 9.0 (Close), 10 Gwynne 9.0 (H. McSweeney). Won by three lengths, two lengths between second and third. Time, 3min. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP of 200spvs. Six furlongs. B—H.8 —H. W. Brown’s b g Form Up, 4 yrs, by Formative — Pursering, 11.0 (Sid, Reid) ; . . 1 3— J. Fenwick’s b g Sardinia, 9.7 . (A. Reed) 2 5—L. S. Nicol’s br g Merrie Poto, 9.0 (T. Pritchard) 3 Also started: 2 Hyllus 10.4 (O’Shea), 6 Glenroy 10.0 (Gray), 1 Tip-up 9.12 (Hagerty), 10 Revocation 9.10 (R. Reed), 7 Rawakore 9.7 (Johnson), 9 Rajput 9.0 (C. Price), 11 Good Hope 9.0 (Porter), 4 Fleetham 9.0 (W. Robinson). Won by three lengths, a length and a-half between second and third. Time, lmin 17sec. SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE of 200sovs. Two miles and a-half. I—G.1 —G. A. Palmer’s b g Ormesby, 6 yrs, by Birkenhead — Arethusa, 10.8 (F. Flynn) 1 3 — L. H. Collinson’s br g Gaekwar, 10.0 (W. Bowden) 2 4— J. S. Adams’ ch g Arlington, 12.0 (Stan. Reid) 3 Also started: 5 Master Hamilton 11.13 (Lorrigan), 6 Advancer 9.12 (McSeveny), 8 Silver Tim 9.7 (Tilsey), 7 Korero 9.7 (McSweeney), 8 Brown Joe 9.7 (A. McDonald). Won by half a length. Time, 6min 4 l-ssec. CROFTON HANDICAP of 150sovs. One mile. 3— H. Swaffield’s ch g King of the Valley, aged, by Waikaranga, 9.3 (A. McFlinnp 1 10—E. Short’s b g Hastie, 10.8 (C. Price) 2 4 — M. Williams’ b g Manu, 9.0 (B. Deeley) 3 Also started; 6 Black Hill 10.6 (Nodder), 11 Momac 10.5 (Emerson), 2 Royal Prince 10.0 (P. Brady), 1 Glucian 10.0 (A. Ward), 13 Consultation 9.11 (R. Reed), 7 Quinn’s Post 9.10 (Gray), 8 Warmth 9.5 (Sid Reid), 5 Benzine 9.2 (F. Ellis), 9 Classification 9.0 (Henderson), 12 Justification 9.0 (T. Young). Won by three lengths, six lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 51 2-ssec. JULY - STEEPLECHASE of 500soVs. About three miles. 1 — H. Neagle’s br g Bon Reve, aged, by Boniform — Dreamer, 11.13 (Stan.. Reid) 1 3—W. Richmond’s br g St. Elmn, 10.0 (R. Thompson) 2 2— V. and E. Riddiford’s b g Coalition, 11.4 (H. McSweeney) 3

Also started: 5 Crib 11.8 (Lorrigan), 12 Zarkoma 9.12 (W. Robinson), 4 Moddite 941 (Rae), 7 Marton 9.10 (Flynn), 6 Metric Lad 9.10 (Tutchen), 8 Nita 9.9 (Kaan), 9 Vascular 9.9 XF. Ellis), 11 Dlavolo 9.7 (Burt), 10 Merry Jack 9.7 (A. McDonald). . , , Won by half a length, heads separating second and third. Time, 6min 28sec. WINTER OATS HANDICAP of SOOsovs. One mile. 1 — Wj Corlett’s ch g Sir Agnes, aged, by Boris — Miss Foreshore, 9.3 (H. Gray) ...•••••••••••■•••■• 1 2G Wrellings b g Detroit, 9.8 (H. Young) ALT •’ ’ 45 BJ, K. Jackson’s br m Kiltess, Also Bagdad 942 (Ellis), 5 Tressida 9.9 (Clarke), 3 Mußaine 9.8 Reid) 9 Bairnsdale 9.8 (H. Robin--10 Sarah Grand 5.5 (A. MoFllnn). 7 prince Delaware 9.2 (R. Reed), 6 Belgian Prince 9.0 (A. Reed). Won by two lengths, three lengths between second and third. Time, Imin 50 2-ssec. FIN*VL HURDLE HANDICAP of 350 sovs One mile and three-quarters. 2— E. W. Alison’s (junr.) b g Thrace, 6yrs, by Poseidon—Cremona. 9.3 * I _W T ' R: ha Kembail ; s ’ b*' g " Gladfuf, g 4 _T d WheL S l? S n ch ß r^tyra X ,- 9.0 *(H. g Al?o 1' Wishful" 10.4 ' (Hagcrtvi* bracketed with Gladful, 3 ColoSdo‘ 10. S(A McDonald). 5 Polydamon 10 Won H 'br ir two lehSths. Time. 3min 26 l-ssec. KIA ORA HANDICAP of 150sovs. Six furlongs. 5—D. Kilkelly’s br h Fleetham, by picton — Flete, 4yrs, 9.12 (V,• i Robinson) ..... •••• •• • • A’ ’ ’ i ’ u ' B—J. Bull’s (junr.) blk g Omanu, o M <R. J 1 Rwaj ,^ ar ( k Ha ?oh) <H 4 15 (P. 7 /a TtAedl 16 Turpenite (Sid. rceiaj, i» (A. Keeai, io a>a h 17 gea Foam * Occasion 9.0 an Q a (c* Reed). 13 Moorable 9.0 u-tniei 11 War Scot 9.0 (Ryan). iq Won by a length. Time, Imm 19 3—