SPORTING.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19138, 22 October 1927, Page 18

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. n-iobar -- —Waikato R.C. '-ccond <luy). iii-tober 21, 24 —Wellington R.C. October 24—>.'ortb Canterbury R.e: Octobrr 24—Waverley H.C. October 24—Waikato Hunt Club. October 24, IG—C.ore R.C. October 24—Waip&wa County R.C. October 2T. 23—Poverty Bay Turf Club October 2!) —Upper Clutha R.C. Octob«r 2'* —Hank* Peninsula R.C. October 2!»—MiifK-rton H.C. November S. 7, 0. 12 —C.J.C. Mrtropolitaa. November 1", 12—Whangarei P.O. TROTTING FIXTURES. Oiv,U: ::, 'JI-Oieymwiitl! T.C. Spnrig. t'-lober -4—Hamnru T.C. Spring. November S, 10, 11 —Metropolitan T.C. Spring. November I!i, .3-Utahnliu T.C. Spring. November '-'.'i. 20—Knrhury Park T.C. Spring. December 2iith—Gore T.C. Annual. TURF GOSSIP. The Wellington Racing Club's Spring Mooting will open to-day, and tho Wnikato Racing Club will conclude its fixture. On Monday (Labour Day; race meetings will be held at Wellington, Rangiora, Waikato Hunt, Gore, "VVaverloy, and Waipawa. Uiccarton stables will be represented .-a the Wellington Meeting to-day by Tu|rletoii, Vull Feather. Gold Mint, Cornstalk, Childsplay, Booster, Silver Coot, Paper Boy, and Sky Quest. Don Jo»o accompanied G. J. Pine's team to Trenthani, but will not be raced until the second day. An improvement on his Dunodin running can be expected on a firm track.

F. E. Jones was out for the first time yesterday since his accident at Wingatui last week, but his injured foot is still causing trouble, and it is doubtful if ho will be fit enough to carry out his riding engagements at Ilangiora. Gold Mint will be given an opportunity to make amends for previous disappointments when he contests the Wainui Handicap at Trentham to-rlay. He will bo riddeii by A. Eastwood, and with 7-7 on his back, has only to run up to track form to take part in the final issue. He has performed well on the track before, registering a close second to Black Mint over seven furlongs in January last. Clubs with classic races on their programmes often experience a period of lean or uninteresting years, especially when one of the competitors has established a clear-ut superiority. The Wellesley Stakes fields for the last few seasons have been easy problems to solve by virtue of the outstanding form of the winner, and the competition has not been particularly keen. To-day's contest, however, sees a welcome change, and it is exciting the keenest interest that has been shown in this particular event for some years. Five winners are represented in the ''eld as well as place-getters, and particular attention is drawn to the race by reason of North Island form meeting South for the first time, with the addition of competition from Endorse, who ran third in the Australian Jockey Club's Gimcrack Stakes. The relative value of the form is now the subject of the liveliest speculation, not only amongst the general run of racegoers, hut amongst owners and breeders, and today's race promises to be one of the best in the history of the Wellesley Stakes. It certainly appears ns if it is going to take some winning this year. A Melbourne message says that Pentagram, owned by Mr C. Dawson, of Auokland, who was injured! when he fell at Caulfield, has been destroyed.

TROTTING NOTES. Th« first race at Greypiouth to-day ii timed to start at 12.10 p.m. The weather in Greypiouth for the last few days has been anything but good, and a great deal of rain has fallen. Late last evening matters looked a good deal more promising, and with ' ordinary luck the Greymouth Trotting Club should have fine weather .and first class racing. With the amount of rain that has fallen most courses would be ' little more tljan quagmires, but so effective is the natural drainage at Victoria Park that an hour's sunshine will put it in first class order. The Greymouth Handicap was robbed of a good deal of interest when Great Bingen and Prince Pointer failed to make the final acceptance, and ag neithelr Logan Chief nor Logan Holme was brought from Christchurch the size of the field is likely to be still further reduced. Peter Bingen and Great Hope are the popular fancies for the race. At the last moment, B. Jarden was robbed of the services of Baunui. for though she worked alright on Thursday, she was decidedly sore yesterday morning, and as she will be required to race at Addington next month, Jarden was not prepared to take any risks with her. In consequence, Acre will be the stable's w>le representative at Greymouth. Jarden, whose luck pf late has not been good,.is seriously thinking of transferring to West Australia, where his services should be in great demand. Mr J. R. McKenaie was unfortunate enough to meet with a slight accident io a Knee whfle at Hanmer the other day, and w will not be a visitor to the Greymouth Meeting. It is reported that L. Frost has been engaged to drive Loganwood in tbo New Zealand Oup. ■ The following penalties have been incurred for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan T.C.'s Spring Meeting :—Victoria Handieap, William the Great 24yds; Empire Handicap: William the Great 12yds: Hagley Handicap: Tom Thumb 12yds.

WAIKATO R.C. MINT LEAF WINS CUP. U'RKSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) HAMILTON, October 21 I The Waikato Racing Club's Soring Meet- . ing opened to-day in line but dull weather. I The track was in splendid order, and there J was iv good attendance. The totaiisator handled £21,148, compared with £29,835 on the same dav of the last Spring Meeting. W. Tricklebank, rider oi Royal Day in j the Waimui Hurdiea, had a thigh dislocated when his mount fell. Del ails:- ! W'AI-MAI HURDLES HANDICAP, oi 150 I sovs; lim. 9. POURI 3-9 .. E. Warner 1 1. Mount Marta 9-1:3 •■ ■• - 7. Red Comet U-0 .. • • 3 3 Slump 10-2; G Lady Spalpeen 9-12; 2 IYndavk-s 3-U; 5 Gold Its? 9-6; 8 Ned Kcllv 9-2; il rekatahi 9-0; 12 Lucess 9-0; 'I Royal Day 9-0; 10 Le Cheval 9-0; 13 Lucilius 9-0 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; twoI lengths second and third. Time 2.15. I TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sots; 6f. FIRST DIVISION. 0. MiSa l'Ol'UA 8-1 .. E. Ludlow 1 2. v Diiy Guido 8-1 ■■ • ■ 2 2. 'Jo Tuiuu 8-1 .. ■■ .. 3 12 Te Waka 8-0; 1 Orchus S-3; 1U Tikutama a-1 coupled with Arch Hall 8-4; 13 Gold Dart 8-1 coupled with Lord Abbey 8-1; 18 Lady Selene 8-4 coupled with White Eye b-4; 20 Coventry 8-1 coupled with Young Pretender 8-1; 4 Kerry Dance 8-3 coupled with Good Boy 8-3; 17 Double Mint 8-1; 5 Rase Swift 8-1 coupled with Miss Potoa; (> Taikawhana 8-1 coupled with Mosque 8-1 also started. Won by a neck; a head second and third. Time 1.15 4-5. SECOND DIVISIO.N. 8. AURICULUS 8-7 .. G. Spinks 1 9. Orbit 8-1 2 3. La Koma 8-1 .. .. •■ • • 3 19 Scot Free 8-5; 11 Blight Comet 8-5; 15 Tidal 8-4 coupled with Master Rowley 6-4; 10 Asmodeus 8-4 coupled with Ponticus 8-1; 22 Air King 8-4 coupled with Parfait Amour 8-4; 17 Valsicr 8-3; 14 Facia 8-1 coupled with Master Clements 8-1; 21 Dark Moon 8-1; 9 Micrometer 8-1 eotiplcd with Orbit; 7 Master Lai 8-1 coupled with King Leslie 8-1 also started. Won by a length and a hull: a neck second and third. Time 1.16 2-5. TAMAHERE STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. For two-year-olds. sf. 2. AVON COURT 7-7 ■' .. L. Manson 1 3. Potoa Dawn 8-0 .. .. .. " 1. Volimond 7-9 .. - .. .. ..3 7 Havering 8-0; 4 Envoy 7-12; 6 Kingsland 7-9; 10 Elope 7-9; 2 Wild Mint 7-9; 9 Lady Mestor 7-9; 8 Tho Begnm 7-9; 6 Mauriadna 7-9; 5 Kntarena 7-9 alao started. Won by a length and a- half; two lengths and a half second and third. Time 1.3 1-3. WAIKATO CUP HANDICAP, of 650 aovs; ljm. 7. MINT LEAF 7-0 .. R, Rcilly 1 3. Delightracnt 7-6 .. S. J. Cammick 2 6. Royal Mint 7-9 .. C. Goulsbro 3 4 Te Kara 9-4; 2 Eden Hall 7-13; 5 Master Doon 7-13; 1 Desert Glow 7-6; 9 Lord Star 7-0; 8 Queen Arch 7-0 also started. Deliglitmcnt was soon in charge and led right into the straight from Mint Leaf and Queen Arch. Mint Leaf, finishing well, got up to bent Delightment in a fine finish by a neck, with Royal Mint third a similar distance back. Eden Hall was fourth, followed by Te Kara, Master Doon, Desert Glow, Lord Star, and Queen Arch. Time 2.35. CLAUDELANDS HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm. 1. DAY GUARD 9-3 .... ,G. Holland 1 3. Athenry 8-0 2 5. King Merv 9-3 -.. -• •• f 6 Siaosi 9-0; 10 Bright Day 8-13; 8 Gold Jacket 8-11; 4 Ballachulish 8-4; 7 Rarangi 3-4; 9 Te Koroke 8-3; 2 Quincoma 8-3 also started. ■ , Won by a length; same distance second and third. Time 1.42. CLARKIN STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; about 3m. I FRISCO JACK 0-10 .. McSweetey 1 2. Kendal 11-4 2 4. Hypothesis 9-12 • • 3 3 Wiltshire 9-0; 5 Raymond 9-0 also started. Won by six lengths; ten lengths second and third. Time 6.12 3-5. CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs; 6f. 3-ORATION 7-8 •• C. Goulsbro 1 4. Archeno 7-5 .. •• •• ', •• *. 5. Mosaic 7-4 .. •• •• ••. 3 12 Pegaway 9-0; 7 Kingfield 8-3; 8 Flying Juliet 8-0; 6 Papatu 7-13; 18 Bright Knight 7-10; 1 Valkon 7-10; 2 Gala Day 7-8; 11 Waltzer 7-2; 13 Seat 7-1; 10 Sorang 7-0; 9 Berinthia, 7-0; 14 Arch Opal 7-0; 17 Tinoiti 7-0; 18 Musoari 7.0; 15 Macroom 7-0 also started. Flying Juliet, Berinthia, Arch Opal, Kipgfield, and Mosaio were prominent in the early stages. Berinthia led into the straight from Waltzer, Kingfield, and Muboari. In the closing stages Oratjon came through to win by half a length from Archeno, who was a Jieck ahead of Mosaic. Gala Day was fourth, followed by Arch Opal Valkon, Kingfield, and Waltzer. Time 1.14 8-5. HAUTAPU HACK HANDICAP, of . 100 sovs; 7f. 1. BRANSON 9-2 .. Driscoll 1 8. Whakarite 7-5 •• ••..-' 6. Abbess 7-5 .. .. •■ •■ d 3 Manly 9-6; 7 Bright Dawn 8-0; 5 Te Kawana 7-8; 10 Ohinetnuri 7-5; 13 Daytaro 7-4; 2 Respirator 7-3; 12 Lady Faye 7-3; 9 Abhey Day 7-2; 4 Bold Front 7=o; 15 Bracken Abbey 7-0; 11 Thurmus 7-0; 14 Thurnrosae 7-0 also started. " Won by a long neck; a neck second and third. Time L2B.

SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. The following arc the acceptances for the second day:J ' MATANGI HURDLES HANDICAP, of 150 rovs; IZb —Mount Marta 10-3; Slump 10-0; York Abbey 9-13; Pendavies 9-10; Gold Rep 9-5; Ned Kelly 9-1; Red Comet 9-1; Pekavtahi 9-0; Wiltshire 9-0; Royal Day 9-0. FRANKTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 7f Te Waka 8-8; Komak 8-7; Orbit 8-6; King Fame 8-4; Scot Free 8-4; Bright Comet 8-4; King Peg 8-4; Tidal 8-3; Ponticus 8-3; Young Tretender 8-3; Parfait Amour 8-3; Valsier 8-2; Good Boy 8-2: Taurimu 8-2; Double Mint 8-0; Micrometer 8-0; Rangi Kokiritia 8-0; Kawhana 8-0; Mosque 8-0; Dark Moon 8-0. ■ RUAKURA STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; sf—Avon Court 8-5; Havering 7-12; Prince of Orange 7-11; Knterina 7-9; Otranto 7-9; Lucy Rose 7-7; ,Valkynan filly 7-9; Wild Mint 7-7; The Begum 7-7. HAMILTON HANDICAP, of 500 sovs; li m —Delightment 8-1; Mint Leaf 7-13; Master Doon 7-13; Desert Glow 7-5; Mosaic 7-3; Gold Jacket 7-2; Llandudno 7-0; Lord Star 7-0; Hangawera 7-0. TAUWHARE HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; lm —Hipo 9-6; Siaosi .8-12; Bright Pay 8-11; Athenry 8-3; Rarangi 8-3; Te Koroke 8-3; Quincoma 8-1; Wenday 8-0; Hangawera 8-0;. WUKATO STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs; about 23m—Kendal 11-8; Pendavies 11-4; Frisco Jack 10-13; Hypothesis 9-11; Wiltshire 9-0. KIRIKIRIROA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs; 6f—Oration 8-6; Paganelli 8-3; Kmgneld 8-2; Flying Juliet 7-13: Valkon 7-9; Archeno 7-0; Bright Knight 7-9; Gala Day 7-8; Nancy Lee 7-4; Waltzer 7-2; Serang 7-0; Nasstori 7-0; Berinthia 7-0; Value 7-0. TAUPIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 7f Town Bird 9-9; Manly 9-4; Bright Dawn 7-13; Whakarite 7-9; Always 7-6; High Rose 7-5- Ohinemuri 7-4; Abbess 7-4; Dnytaro 7-3; Rarakau 7-3; Abbey Day 7-1.

BIRCHWOOD HUNT. NOMINATIONS RECEIVED. (SPECIAL TO THE PEBSS.) INVEROARGILL, October 21. The following nominations have been received for the Birchwood Hunt Club's Annual totolisator Meeting to be held at Invercargill on November 2nd: — HUNTERS' HURDLES, of 60 sovs: 15m — Taramoa, Thistleerown, Black Stag, Ecuador, Cashman, Warseer. WALLACE HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs: 6f—Divinal, Flying Sl is *. Aranoah, Spearmaid, Lady Winton, Insolence, Cupid's Dart, Zclaman, Jack o' Lantern, Sparkling Eyes, Gayomi, Winsomo Sister, Red Leaf, Ace of Hearts. GARDNER MEMORIAL HUNT STEEPLECHASE, of 110 sovs; about 2Jm —Dick Travis, Greenstone, Border Knight, Thistlecrown, Osterman, Nylotis, Rebuttal, Cashman, Gaioty, Wapping. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 90 sovs; Ini—Celerity 11., Piton, Soltoe, Equerry, Schottische, Listening Post, Queen Balboa, Bilbo, Cassolette, Valdamo, Doleful Ditty. HUNTERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; ljm—Soldier's Dream, Ecuador, Gaiety, Cashman, Wapping, Warseer. OTAUTAU HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 7f—Divinal, Strathnaver, Spean Bridge, Flying Mist, Piton, Insolence, King Balboa, Jack o' Lantern, Arrowy, Red Leaf. BIRCHWOOOD HACK STEEPLECHASE, of 70 sovs;; about 2m—Greenstone, Soldier's Dream, Penury Rose, Thistleerown, glack Stag, Hokioi, KENNELS HACK HANDICAP, of 70 sovs--6f —Spean Bridge, Spearmaid, Some Form' Solzia, Cupid's Dart, Sparkling Eyes, King Balboa, gelding syra by FleethanwLady Estolle, Mananui, gelding syrs by Marco n-u.—m„ Hona. Ac* of Hearts.

WELLINGTON R.C. TO-DAY'S RACES. The interest of racegoers throughout New Zealand will be centred in the opening of the Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting, which takes place at Trenthani to-day. Latest reports from Trentham state that unless the weather changes in the meantime the track will be firm, and some fast times should be recorded. The day's programme is as follows: — FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, o£ 050 sovs.

Tarleton will make his third appearance over sticks in this event. He has (lone well since the Geraldinc Meeting, and has onlv to jump the Trentham fences proficiently to be on hand at the finish. With Anchor, he is likely to be in most demand. TAITA HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. For two-year-olds, of.

A number of inexperienced two-year-olds figure in the above. Silver Rule, the boh bv Chief Ruler of that speedy performer Silver Link, has a win to his credit, while Second Wind (Grandcourt —First Blow), one of the Lowry string, showed promise in the three races he has contested. The Chokebore stable will be represented by Full Feather (Autumnus —Equipment), halfbrother to Centrepiece, who gives promise of developing into a good stake-enrner later in his career, as he is built on solid lines, and is not so far advanced as his track companion Childsplay. The race will evoke plenty of interest, and with recent form as n guide, Silver Rule, Second /Wind, and Tea Doll appear to possess possibilities. WAINUI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. lm.^

| A strong field is engaged in this race, and provided racing and travelling have not found a weak spot in Royal Gamp, ho cannot be left out of calculations. The opposition, however, is more select than he encountered in the south, including classic winners in Damaris and Doree, who will be responsible for a fast-run race. Beacon Light has not had a run since the Wanganui Meeting, but if produced in good order ho will be the public choice. The Chokehare cast-off Vesperus has run some good races at Trentham, and on Carterton form he will be in the picture. To sum up a very open contest, a trio to appeal comprise Tiega, Veaperus, and Royal Game. RIMDTAKA HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. 7f.

Investors will have n difficult problem to solve in this race, and .there is a set o£ circumstances to contend with in a field of this size. Rowley has apparently struck a winning vein, and the same remark applies to Cornstalk, who is a quick beginner, and may escape the trouble usually experienced in the early part of such a race. There is a lot of recent form to recommend fifty per cent, of the contestants, but to name the most favourable proposition one is inclinod I to suggest Cornstalk, Rowley, and Vigilance. I WELLINGTON HANDICAP, of 750 sovs.

The withdrawal of Rapier from the Wellington Handicap will he disappointing to many, as he was one of the public fancies. There is plenty of solid material carded to test the judgment of the most ardent race follower, and the appearance of Star Strangor will create interest, especially in view of his engagements to follow. On their Auckland dead heat, the Martian gelding and Mask have the best credentials, and it will probably be found that they will head the quotations. Bennanee will also carry strong support, as he is a proved galloper on a firm track, and has shown indications of being able to cover a distance of ground. WELLESLEY STAKES, of 1000 sovs. For two-year-olds. sf. Sir George Clifford's f Childsplay. G. M. Currie's f Episode. W. McA. Duncan's g Freehold. P. S. Easton's f Moutoa Treasury. Captain B. H. Edkin's f Endorse* i Chas. Elgar's t Banket. J. Faulke'B g Silver Paper. W. T. Hazlett's f Lucky Light. ' A. Harris's g Metonic. E. E. Jolly's c Jet Black. E. E. Jolly's f Flying Biuge. R. P. Lee's f Shone. T. H. Lowry's f Marlon's Birthday. T. H. Lowry's g Second Wind, R. J. Murphy's c Royal Duke. A. McDonald's c High Disdain. C. G. Macindoe's a Prince Humphrey. Mrs M. A. Perry's f Tea Miss.L. Rathbone's f First Ruler. E. L. Riddiford's g Shot Silk. V. Riddiford's f Chit. W. White's g Moorgas. ,

A. B. "Williams's c Knightlike. J. 9. McLeod's c R&asay. The lonjj-<Wtablish.ed two-year-old classic will create Ctfdespread interest, tbe field containing the best of the brigade seen out in both Islands so im this season. On her convincing, victory at Dunedin, Childsplay will carry a large following, as she is a smart beginner, and possesses a marked turn of speed. She will, of course, meet other proved gallopers in Prince Humphrey, Freehold, Knightlike, Endorse, and Raasay, but is likely to cause them anxiety over the deciding stages. It is bordering on impertinence to suggest likely place-getters in such a high-class representation of the Dominion's youngsters, but Childsplay can be depended upon to make a most interesting contest with Prince Humphrey and Endorse. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 6f.

Booster showed by his surprise win / at Geraldine that a good race is always concealed about his make-up when properly well. He has won at Trentliam before, and with his handy impost to-day he will again be prominent. Grand Knight and Shirley will probably assist in the finish. OCTOBER HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. 6f.

The lucfi of the draw will play an important part in the concluding event, as the largest field of the day will line up at the barrier. Duke Abbey, Arch Arrow, and Imitation will attract attention.

TRENTHAM NOTES. ;>BSS3 A.BSOCUTIOM TKLIOBiU.) WELLINGTON, October 21. Light rain fell all night at Trentham and the grass tracks this morning were greasy on the surface. The following two-year-olds strode along on the course proper:—Ohildsplny, Full Feather, Flicker, Second Wind, Briar Root, First Ruler, Knightlike, Silver Rule. . The following ran on the plough:— Lucky Light did fire furlongs in 1.7. Limerick and Sky Quest covered four furlongs in 51. Kilbronsyth and Joy Bird did three furlongs in 37. Lysander and Benzora ran four furlongs in 50. Beacon Light and Shirley did pace work on the grass. Teri and Tea Miss ran half a mile in 51. Mask, Damuris, Ditto, and Joy King ran a similar distance in 50*. Star Stranger, brought home by Star God, ran seven furlongs in 1.33 3-5. Gascony did four furlongs in 49 4-5. Imitation ran four fuilongs in 55. Lilock and Tlmrnbell ran sis furlongs in 1.20. Doree did four furlongs in 51. Silver Coot a«d Paper Boy covered four furlongs in 49 4-5. » Boy did seven furlongs in 1.35. Vigilance ran four furlongs in 52 3-5. Others to do pace work included Pangolin, Lucre, Peshva, Koauau, Nippy, and Ti Tree.

CANTERBRY J.C. N.Z. CUP AND STEWARDS' HANDICAP. A further payment was made yesterday for the New Zealand Cup and Stewards' Handicap, for the following horses: XEW ZEALAND CUP, of' 1750 sovs (a gold cup value of 100 sovs, and 1650 sovs in specie); second 050 sovs, third 175 sovs. Two miles.

THE CLASSICS. After payment of first forfeits the following remain in '.lie WELCOME STAKES, of 700 sovs. sf. W. T. Hazlett's b f Bridget, Paper MoneySprig of Erin W. T. Hazlett's br f Flicker, Paper MoneyIllume C. E. Elgar's br f Banker, Psychology— Orifino G. Gerard's br g Noteworthy, Paper Money —Gazeworthy A. McDonald's b c High Disdain, Clavo— Contempt R. J. Murphy's b c Royal Duke, Tea Tray —Persia G. J. Barton's b f Royal Flower, Kilbroney—Lady Violet T. H. Lowry'e ch f Puro Gold, Psychology —Desert Gold F. -Kettle-well's b f Kentish Lady, Tonbridge —Warstar Sir Geo. Clifford's br o Full Feather, Autumnus—Equipment Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Child's Play, Autumnus—Hejter Skelter V.' Riddiford's b f Chit, Paper Money— Minona G. D. Greenwood's b g Goblin Market, Absurd—Cherry Mart Mrs M. A. Perry's bf Tea Mies, Tea Tray —Miss Girons J. S. McLeod's ch c Raasay, Lord Que*— Tressida F. S. Gasson'a b f Moutoa Treasury, Paper Money—Moutoa Ivanova A. Alexander's ch f Silver Rule, Chief Ruler—Silver Link J, M. Samson's ch f Red Jaiz, Solfenno —Tango J. Faulk's b g Silver Paper', Paper MoneySilver Peak B. H. Edlrins's b f Endorse, Paper Money——Epitaph E. L. Riddiford's br g Staghunter, Quantock—Polaris E. L. Riddiford's b g Shot Silk, Leighton .. —Blended N.Z. DERBY STAKES, of 2000 sovs. IJm. F. Escott's b cc. Mercutio, Romeo—Miraculous ' ] Mrs M. A. Perry's b g Teri, Romeo—Piraeus , T. A. Duncan's ch c Laughing Prince, Quan- , took—Martian Princess i G. Gerard's br g Don Jose, Archery—; Michaela , , I G. D. Greenwood's b c Agnon, Limond— Waterwings - G. D. Greenwood sb f Eulalie, AbsurdEulogy . , _ W. T. Hazlett's b f Latin Quarter, Thurn- ' ham—Moulin Rouge J S. Barrett's blk g Satrap, Paladin—Persian Lilao vpgkq-cmf T. H. Lowfy'a b c Gascony, King JohnFirst Blow T. 11. Lowry's b g Great Charter, King John—En Parole D. J. Barry's b g Singleton, Autumn— Bobella „ _ . L. P. Wilkinson's ch g The Norge, Qmn Abboy—Fidger G. J. Barton's bo Ark Royal, Kiflwoney— Lady Violet , J B s. A. Todd's b g Paleta, Leighton-Cata-J. S. McLeod's br g Ganymede, Lord Quex —Tressida _ Mrs E. Elgar's b g Talisker, Lord QuaxFair Rosamond J. Porter's b c M&rtarma, Martian—irerR. Acton Adams's br f Honey, KilbroneyHalina N.Z. OAKS STAKES, of 750 sovs. Urn. Geo. Gould's ch f Lurninant, Thurnham— Sungleam _ , , , _. . V. Riddiford's br f Tone, Leighton—First Class _ _. . O. S. Watkina's br f Bourse, LunoDd— Commerce T. Handley's br f Princess, Paper MoneyIrish Beauty Sir Geo. Clifford's ch f Skyquest, Autumnu* —Telescope • Sir Geo. Clifford's b f Panmure— Scrummage , G. D. Greenwodo's b f Eulalte, Absurd—l*julo£ry G. D. Greenwood's ch f Shalimar, Sutala—.W. T.° U Hazlett's b f Glad Light, Paper Money—Simper W T. Hazlett's b f Scanther, Thurnham— Wild Colleen ' E. L. Riddiford's ch f WiW Pigeon, Leighton—Cooina T H. Lowry's br f Dovee, Luouilustt-D Oro J.' Dealy's b f Mandy, Paper Money— Maltegarde J. H. Hardwiok's b f Vigilance, Lord Quex Watchful NOMINATIONS,

The following nominations have' Jjeeo re ceived for other events:— SPRING HURDLES, of 400 sovs. 2m. Matu Maidos Santiago Peneus Dubious Bachelor Gay Tarleton Beauty Light Bed fuchsia Peshwa Aberfeldy Koauau Kaikahu Tholomon Whairncliffe SPRING PLATE, of 300 sovs. lm. Sarchee Singleton Blimp Insolence Bourse Duke Abbey Ganymede Ladykiller Oratrlx Wild Pigeon Panther Liraosa Jemidar Sudden Storm Gaybird Priceless Rotor Coupling Don Jose Shalimar Wreath of Vigilance Wayward Myrtle Teri Star God ■ Satrap Talisker Hoylake Happy Queen Miss Mercia Latin Quarter . LINWOOD HANDICAP, of 250 spvs. 7f. Kalos Philippic Dollar Felony Hoylake Princess Brightling Toomyvara Motor Smash Paper Boy Craftsman Diana's Lad Fair Exchange Barneses Motion Vigilance Tembroney Royal Head King' Midas Glad Light Money Pee* Luminant Donne - Moratorium Quantum Lady Swjnton The BaHiff Bronstell Amorist Amor Tannadice Duke Abbey Battle Colours Panther Fee Simple Happy Queen Sky Quest Kindle Grey Walls Rotor Spode APPRENTICES' HANDICAP, of 250 sovs.

lm. Thumbell Scrambler Master Insolence Wild Work Clarence All Comment Wayward Wanderlust • Wild Pigeon Star God Kindle Avro Starflight Sajette Grand National Thurlo Limosa Felony Rotowhero Gaybjrd Don Jose Slanther Royal Head Arikiwai No Response Money Peer Miss Mercia Jarretiere Money Mine Tone Fee Simple RICCARTON HANDICAP, of 350 spy*. 9f. Black Duke Margaret Footfall Paleta Birney Goosestep Ganymede Rouex Flaming pay Taboo Joy Bird Peho Rowley Kilbronsyth Royal Game Vesperus Cornstalk Sir Roy Laughing Ladykilter Thorndale Prince Front Rank Clarinda Pink Note Fresco Oold Mint Vertigern Star God Aberfeldy Tiega Monaghan Ophir Nincompoop Assurance Ark Roval MIDDLETON HURDLE HANDICAP, "of 250 sovs. Once round and a distance. Matu Dubious Santiago Peneus Clontarf Bachelor Gay Tarleton Beauty Light Te Kawa" Peshwa Kapuna Red Fuchsia Projector Aberfeldy Gay Jim Kaikahu Tholomon Koauau Maidos Heisler IRWELL HANDICAP, of 300 «ovs. M. Agreeable Tariff Rigmarole Miss Gowrie Island Radiant Raasay Fastness Knight High Disdain Banket Lisrb'-f-ig Flying Te Atiawa Raid Binge Silverare Flivkur' Shot Silk Australia Bridget Staghunter Sfoutoa Kentish Lady Noteivorthy Treasury Cupid's Bow Amourette Full Feather Royal Duke Dumblnne Louise Concentrate First Raid Kate Kelly Select Silver Rule Silver Paper Royal Flower Tea Miss Prothero Red Jazz HAGLEY HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 9f. Ganymede Scrambler Wanderlust All Comment Skyquest Oratris Wild Pigeon Wayward Linsesa Avro Star God Spearman " Grand National Starflight Gay Bird Felony Hoylake Royal Head Brightling Paris Wreath of Don Jose Slanther Myrtle David Garrick No Response Satrap Singleton Master Amor Lumiuant Clarence Battle Colour* LadvkUler Duke Abbey Happy Queen

EPSOM HANDICAP, of 350 sots, lm. Black Duke Doree Flaming Ray Taboo Rouex Peno Rowlev Kilbronsyth Royal Game Polyphemus Cornstalk Sir.Roy VesDerus Ladykiller Sagittarius Brightling Front Rank Thorndale TiflM Centrepiece Rascal VeVttgern Gold Brick Gold Mint Nincompoop Monaghan Ophir Afarearet Assurance Arpent Mag Birnej Goosestep Mime PORT COOPER HURDLE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. ljm. Tfntn Dubious Heisler Peneu* Clontarf Santiago Tarleton Beauty Bachelor °* r Projector Light Te Kawa PeXa Kapuna Red Fuchsia Kaikahu &iu« Ifaidos Thoolraon Wharneliffe SPRING NURSERY HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. sf. Agreeable Pure Gold Goblin Raasay Te Atiawa Market High Disdain Silver Arc Chid* _ Flying Binge Austrahs Lightning Shot Silk Moutoa K»'Q Staghunter Treasury Flicker Noteworthy Chit S" d .!? e £ T jDumblane Childsplay Kentish Lady Silver Rule Full Feather Royal Duke Tea Mis* Louise Concentrate Tariff " Kate Kelly Select Island Silver Paper Royal Flower Fastness Rigmarole Red Jaw Banket Dormouse OTAIO PLATE, of 350 sovs. l|m. Thurnbell Cornstalk Sir Roy Overhaul Front Rank ThorndeJe Black Duke Fresco Oratrix Equerry Yoma i 1 , 1111 ? 8 ? Rowlev Assurance Clannda Vesperus Footfall Gold Mint Teri Goosestep Ophir Battlement Flaming Ray Ark Royal David Garrick Peho Vaward Joy Bird Royal Game ASHLEY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 7f. Thurnbell Broadmoor Master Insolence Wild Work Clarence Jomidar Rotor. Duke Abbey Avro Sualimar Wanderlust Grand Nationa Wayward Cratrix Felony Star God Kindle Brightling Hoylake Ssxette Vigilance Starflight Limosa Arikiwai Motion Gay Bird King Midas Thurle Coupling Talisker Rotowhero Royal Head Miss Mercia Slanther Wreath qf Singleton Paris Myrtle Quantum No Response Money Peer Bourse Armchair Satrap Tannadice Jarretiere Amor Ladykiller Blimp. Battle Colours Panther AVONHEAD HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 7f. Sarchee Cornstalk Oratrjx Black Duke Cosmetic Dismantle Paleta Sudden Storm Dollar Taboo Kenmore Princess Polyphemus Gold Briok Arrowmir Brightling Monaghan Lausanne 'Receipt Hoylake Finora Fair Exchange Paperchase Arpent Tiega Pickaninny Solfente Vertigern Royal Saxon Moratorium Nincompoop Father O'Flyn Mime Great Charter Sagittarius Battle Colours Rouex Thorndale Moorland Kilbronsyth Rascal Grey Wells Tannadice RANDOLPH HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 7f. Hymgreat Taraheke Fee Simple Insolence Rotor Wanderlust Avro Shalimar Oratrix Kalos Phillipic Kindle Felony Hoylake Dollar Princess Brightling Beaming Saxette Paper Boy Note Spode Fair Exchange Rameses Motor Smash Vigilance' Motion Coupling Arikiwai Tembroney Klleaven King Midas Thurlo Royal Head Miss Mercia Slanther Money Peer Quantum Glad Light Money Mine Bourse Donne Moratorium Bronstell Jarretiere Gay Vera Tannadice Lady Swithin The Bailiff Panther Amorist Amor Tone Blimp Battle Colours Quarterdeck Duke Abbey Grey Wells Homegate CRESSY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. 7fi Sarchee Tannadice Sagittarius • Black Duke Cosmetic Thorndale Taboo Beaumont Rascal Polyphemus Sudden Storm Dismantle Royal Ceres Kenmore. Paleta Brightling Gold Brick C'larinda Receipt Monaghan Arrowmir Tiega Paperchase Lausanne Vertigern Pickaninny Finora Nincompoop Booster Arpent Doree Royal Saxon SojferitP Rouex 'Royal Game Mime Kilbronsyth Sir Roy Moorland i

PIOKEHS HANDICAP, ol 'i 1 ? ~™i. s '' Raasay Banket ££[£ High Disdain Pure Gold ninl Plying Binge Te'Atiawa L ' Bhtn, S» M Shot Silk Silver Arc ™ iflker Staghunter Aurtralu But Noteworthy Moutoa Lady Amourette Treasury Dumblane Chit SXTnuke First Raid Childsplay Silver Rule Full Feather Concentrate Tea Mis* Louise £ "fi wwer Tariff Kate Kelly Flower Toawai Silver Paper Red J»« SEYMOUR HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 7f. Hymgreat Rotor Sftw Insolence Shalimer a "sit Ganymede Phillipic P.F*^ 1 * AH Comment Star God £> ndla Avro Hoylake » Do "" M Kalos Starflight Princess Felony ■ Beaming Limosa Brightling Note Sp°m Paper Boy Toomyvara " u s!°. Fair Exchange Craftsman l'»yhi« Vigilance Cynelli - Motor Smash King Midas Motion Diana s Lad Talisker Tembroney 5 _,10 *, v -& .j Miss Mercia Rotowhero- R ? yal i\ 0 ri„„ Singleton Slanther *J one , y^™ e Quantum Glad Light Moratorium Bourse No Response Gay Vera Bronstell Donne ?'f eI Greyfinch Jarretiere tra , p .„ i » Lancer Evening The Bailiff Ladykiller Master Amor Wild Work Clarence Battle Colourg Quarterdeck Lady Swinton Happy Queen Skyquest Amorist Grey Wells. Homegate Blimp SUBURBAN HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. 9f. Thurnbell Projector Beauty Light Hymgreat Beaumont Gold Mint Rowley Green Cloth Aberfeldy Vesperus Ycrma Santiago Avro . Goosestep Wreath o£ Grand No Response MyrtleNational Thorndale The Harp Great Charter Donne Red Fuchsia Joy Bird Jarretiere GayJJm Cornstalk i Dubious Happy Queen POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB. ACCEPTANCES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBIH.) GISBORNE, October 21.

Brigadier Bill 11 5 m. Jfatu . . 9 8 Tarleton . . 11 0 Peshwa !' 3 Ahshor .. 10 12 Revel . . 9 0 Santiago .. 10 10 Panorama '.' 0 Koauau . . 10 7 Vexatious . . 9 0

18 BBBMBHB WAIKATO R.C. WELLINGTON R.C. —♦ — MINT LEAF WINS CUP. TO-DAY'S RACES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) RACING FIXTURES. HAMILTON, October 21 1 The Waikato Kacmg Club's Soring MeetThe interest of racegoers throughout New . ing opened to-day in tine but dull weather. Zealand will be centred in the opening of the | The track was in splendid order, and there Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting, ; was iv good attendance. The totaiisator which takes place at Treutham to-day. Latest reports from Trentham state that unless n-iobar -- —Waikato R.C. '-ccond day). handled £21,148, compared with £29,835 on the weather changes in the meantime the iii-tober 21, 24—Wellington R.C. the same day of the last Spring Meeting. track will be firm, and some fast times should October 24—>.'ortb Canterbury R.e: W. Tricklebank, rider ot Royal Day in be recorded. The day's programme is as Octobrr L'4—Waverley H.C. j the Wuimai Hurdiea, had a thigh disfollows: — October 24—Waikato Hunt Club. October 24, 26—C.or* R.C. located when his mount fell. Dei ails:FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, o£ 350 sovs. October 24—Waip&wa County R.C. October 27, 23—Poverty Bay Turf Club ! WAI-MAI HURDLES HANDICAP, oi 150 Brigadier Bill 11 5 Jfatu . • 3 8 Tarleton . . 11 0 Peshwa ..93 October 2!)—UpP" Clutha R.C. Octob«r 2'* —Bank* Peninsula R.C. 1 9. POUKI 3-9 .. "■• Ii. Warner 1 Armhor . . 10 12 Revel • • 9 0 Santiago . . 10 10 Panorama . ■ '•' 0 October 29—MaMorton H.C. 1. Mount Marta 9-13 •■ ■• - Koauau . . 10 7 Vexatious . . 9 0 November S. 7, 9, 12—C.J.C. Metropolitaa. 7. Red Cornet U-0 .. • • 3 November 1", 12—Whangarei H.C 3 Slump 10-2; G Ludv Spalpeen 9-12; 2Tarleton will make his third appearance over sticks in this event. He has done well since the Geraldinc Meeting, and has onlv to jump the Trentham fences proficiently Pendavies 3-U; 5 Gold Its? 9-6; 8 Ned Kcllv 9-2; 11 Pckat.ahi 9-0; 12 Luceas 9-0; ■1 Royal Day 9-0; 10 Le Cheval 9-0; 13 to be on hand at the finish. With Anchor, TROTTING FIXTURES. Lucilius 9-0 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; two1 lengths second and third. Time 2.45. he is likely to be in most demand. TAITA HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. For two-year-olds, of. I TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; 6f. Second Wind 8 G Briar Root . . 7 11 Oiv,U: 22. 21 -Gieymuutli T.C. Spnrig. ( ,f "loh»*r 'J-1 itamnru TO. Spriti". PIRST DIVISION. o. MiSa POl'UA 8-1 .. L. Ludlow 1 Silver Rule .. 8 6 Agreeable .. 7 11 Full Feather 8 2 Bravado . . 7 11 Kilbroney—Comic Bridget -• "11 £, ]0, li — Metropolitan T.C. 2.„Dny Guido 8-1 ■■ ■ ■ 'i colt S 2 Degree • • 7 11 2. 'Jo Tuiuu 8-1 .. ■■ • • 3 Royal Duke .. 8 2 Kentish Lady 7 11 November Hf, _3-OluhuIiu T.C. Spring. November ""), LiG—Korbury l J ark T.O. fjpring. 12 Te Waka 8-0; 1 Orchus S-5: 16 TikuStanchion .. 8 2 Miss Gowrie 7 11 tama 8-i coupled with Arch Hall 8-4; 13 Staghunter .. 8 2 Lucky Bag .. 7 11 December ~ tith—Gore T.C Annual. Gold Dart 8-1 coupled with Lord Abbey 8-4; Te Atiawa . . 8 2 Question . . 7 11 18 Lady Selene 8-4 coupled with Whito Eye b-4; 20 Coventry 8-1 coupled with Young Kiriana .. 8 2 Tea Doll •• 7 11 High Disdain 8 0 Select . • 7 11 Australia .. 8 0 Flicker .. 7 11

18 BBBMBHB WAIKATO R.C. WELLINGTON R.C. —♦ — MINT LEAF WINS CUP. TO-DAY'S RACES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) RACING FIXTURES. HAMILTON, October 21 1 The Waikato Racing Club's Soring MeetThe interest of racegoers throughout New . ing opened to-day in tine but dull weather. Zealand will be centred in the opening of the | The track was in splendid order, and there Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting, ; was iv good attendance. The totaiisator which takes place at Trenthani to-day. Latest reports from Trentham state that unless n-iobar -- —Waikato R.C. '-ccond <luy). handled £21,148, compared with £29,835 on the weather changes in the meantime the iii-tober 21, 24—Wellington R.C. the same day of the last Spring Meeting. track will be firm, and some fast times should October 24—>.'ortb Canterbury R.e: W. Tricklebank, rider ot Royal Day in be recorded. The day's programme is as Octobrr L'4—Waverley H.C. j the Waimai Hurdiea, had a thigh disfollows: — October 24—Waikato Hunt Club. October 24, IG—C.or* R.C. located when his mount fell. Del ails:FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, o£ 350 sovs. October 24—Waip&wa County R.C. October 27, 23—Poverty Bay Turf Club ! WAI-MAI HURDLES HANDICAP, oi 150 Brigadier Bill 11 5 Jfatu . • 3 8 Tarleton . . 11 0 Peshwa ..93 October 2!)—UpP" Clutha R.C. Octob«r 29 —Bank* Peninsula R.C. 1 9. POUKI 3-9 .. "■• E. Warner 1 Armhor . . 10 12 Revel • • 9 0 Santiago . . 10 10 Panorama . ■ '•' 0 October 29—MaMorton H.C. 1. Mount Marta 9-13 •■ ■• - Koauau . . 10 7 Vexatious . . 9 0 November S. 7, 9, 12—C.J.C. Metropolitaa. 7. lied Cornet U-0 .. • • 3 November 1", 12—Whangarei H.C 3 Slump 10-2; G Ludv Spalpeen 9-12; 2 Tarleton will make his third appearance over sticks in this event. He has done well since the Geraldinc Meeting, and has onlv to jump the Trentham fences proficiently Pendavies 3-U; 5 Gold lis? 9-6; 8 Nod Kcllv 9-2; 11 Pekatahi 9-0; 12 Luceas 9-0; ■1 Jl'oyiil Day 9-0; 10 Le Cheval 9-0; 13 to be on hand at the finish. With Anchor, TROTTING FIXTURES. Lucilius 9-0 also started. Won by two lengths and a half; two1 lengths second and third. Time 2.45. he is likely to be in most demand. TAITA HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. For two-year-olds, of. Second Wind 8 G Briar Root . . 7 11 I TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; Sf. Oiv,U: 22. 21 -Gieymuiitli T.C. Spnrig. ( ,f "loh»*r 'J-1 itamnru TO. Spriti". FIRST DIVISION. o. MiSS POl'UA 8-1 .. E. Ludlow 1 Silver Rule .. 8 6 Agreeable .. 7 11 Full Feather 8 2 Bravado . . 7 11 Kilbroney—Comic Bridget -• " U £, ]0, li — Metropolitan T.C. 2.„D«y Guide- 8-1 ■■ ■ ■ 'i colt S 2 Degree • • 7 11 2. 'Jo Tuiuu 8-1 .. ■■ • • 3 Royal Duke .. 8 2 Kentish Lady 7 11 November Hf, _3-OluhuIiu T.C. Spring. November ""), LiG—Korbury l J ark T.O. fjpring. 12 Te Waka 8-0; 1 Orthus S-5: 16 TikuStanchion .. 8 2 Miss Gowrie 7 11 tama 8-1 coupled with Arch Hall 8-4; 13 Staghunter .. 8 2 Lucky Bag .. 7 11 December ~ tith—Gore T.C Annual. Gold Dart 8-1 coupled with Lord Abbey 8-4; Te Atiawa . . 8 2 Question . . 7 11 18 Lady Seleno 8-4 coupled with White Eye b-4; 20 Coventry 8-1 coupled with Young Pretender 8-1; 4 Kerry Dance 8-3 coupled Kiriana .. 8 2 Tea Doll •• 7 11 High Disdain 8 0 Select . • 7 11 Australia .. 8 0 Flicker .. 7 11 TURF GOSSIP. with Good Boy 8-3; 17 Double Mint 8-1; 5 Rose Swift 8-1 coupled with Miss Potoa; (> Taikawhnna S-l coupled with Mosquo 8-1 A number of inexperienced two-year-olds figure in the above. Silver Rule, the son hv Chief Ruler of that speedy performer Silver Link, has a win to his credit, while The Wellington Racing Club's Spring also started. Won by a neck; a head second and third. Time 1.15 4-5. Second Wind (Grandcourt —First Blow), one of the Lowry string, showed promise in the three races he has contested. The ChokeMooting will open to-day, and tho WniSECOND DIVISIO.N. bore stable will be represented by Fnll kato Racing Club will conclude its 8. AUIUCULUS 8-7 .. G. Spinks 1 Feather (Autumnus —Equipment), halfbrother to Centrepiece, who gives promise of fixture. 9. Orbit 8-1 .. .. .. . • 2 ] developing into a good stake-earner later in On Monday (Labour Day; race meet3. La Koma 8-1 .. .. •■ • • 3 19 Scot Free 8-5; 11 Blight Comet 8-5; his career, as he is built on solid lines, and is not so far advanced as his track companings will be held at Wellington, 15 Tidal 8-4 coupled with Master Rowley ion Childsplay. The race will evoke plenty Rangiota, Waikato Hunt, Gore, "VVaver-6-1; 10 Asmodeus 8-4 coupled with Ponticus 8-4; 22 Air King 8-1 coupled with Parfait of interest, and with recent form as n guide, Silver Rule, Second /Wind, and Tea Doll aploy, and Waipawa. Amour 8-4; 17 Valsicr 8-3; 11 Facia 8-1 pear to possess possibilities. Uiccarton stables will be represented coupled with Master Clements 8-1; 21 Dark WAINUI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. lm. .-a the Wellington Meeting to-day by Tu|rletoii, Vull Feather. Gold Mint, Moon 8-1; 9 Micromotor 8-1 coupled with Orbit; 7 Master Lu 8-1 coupled with King Leslie 8-1 also started. Won by a length and a hull: a neck Beacon Light 9 11 Nippy .. 7 13 Mandane . . 8 10 Orazone .. 7 10 Royal Game . . 8 9 Vivo . . 7 9 Cornstalk, Childsplay, Booster, Silver Tiega . . 8 6 Cosmetic .. 7 7 Coot, Paper Boy, and Sky Quest. second and third. Time 1.16 2-5. Damaris . . 8 2 Ganymede . . 7 7 Monoghan .. 8 2 Gold Mint . . 7 7 Don Jo»o accompanied G. J. Pine's TAMAHEKE STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 Dovee . . 7 13 Pantagme.l .. 7 7 team to Trenthani, but will not be sovs. For two-year-olds. 5f. Vertigern . . 7 13 Willow Wai .-77 raced until the second day. An im2. AVON COURT 7-7 ■' .. L. Manson 1 Cerf .. 7 13 Joy Bird . . 7 7 Vranprns . . 7 13

18 KSTiBBM WAIKATO R.C. WELLINGTON R.C. —♦ — MINT LEAF WINS CUP. TO-DAY'S RACES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) RACING FIXTURES. HAMILTON, October 21 1 The Waikato Racing Club's Soring MeetThe interest of racegoers throughout New . ing opened to-day in tine but dull weather. Zealand will be centred in the opening of the | The track was in splendid order, and there Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting, ; was iv good attendance. The totaiisator which takes place at Trenthani to-day. Latest reports from Trentham state that unless n-iobar -- —Waikato R.C. '-ccond <luy). handled £21,148, compared with £29,835 on the weather changes in the meantime the iii-tober 21, 24—Wellington R.C. the same day of the last Spring Meeting. track will be firm, and some fast times should October 24—>.'ortb Canterbury R.e: W. Tricklebank, rider ot Royal Day in be recorded. The day's programme is as Octobrr L'4—Waverley H.C. j the Waimui Hurdiea, had a thigh disfollows: — October 24—Waikato Hunt Club. October 24, IG—C.or* R.C. located when his mount fell. Del ails:FIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. October 24—Waip&wa County R.C. October 2T. 23—Poverty Bay Turf Club ! W'AI-MAI HURDLES HANDICAP, oi 150 Brigadier Bill 11 5 Jfatu . • 3 8 Tarleton . . 11 0 Peshwa ..93 October 2!)—L : PP" Clutha R.C. Octob«r 2'* —Bank* Peninsula R.C. 1 9. POUKI 3-9 .. "■• E. Warner 1 Arrchor . . 10 12 Revel • • 9 0 Santiago . . 10 10 Panorama . ■ '•' 0 October 29—MaMorton H.C. 1. Mount Marta 9-1:3 •■ ■• - Koauau . . 10 7 Vexatious . . 9 0 November S. 7, 9, 12—C.J.C. Metropolitaa. 7. Red Cornet U-0 .. • • 3 November 1", 12—Whangarei P.O. 3 Slump 10-2; G Ladv Spalpeen 9-12; 3 Tarleton will make his third appearance over sticks in this event. He has done well since the Geraldinc Meeting, and has onlv to jump the Trentham fences proficiently Pendavies 3-U; 5 Gold Hs? 9-6; 8 Nod Kcilv 0-2; Jl Pekatahi 9-0; 12 Lucess 9-0; ■1 Jiovid Day lJ -°: 10 Le Chcval 9-0; 13 to be on hand at the finish. With Anchor, TROTTING FIXTURES. Lucilius 9-C also started. Won by two lengths and a half; two1 lengths second and third. Time 2.15. he is likely to be in most demand. TAITA HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. For two-year-olds, of. Second Wind 8 G Briar Root . . 7 11 I TRIAL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; Sf. Oiv,U: 22. 21 -Gicymuiitli T.C. Spnrig. t'-lober -4 —Hamnru T.C. Spring. November £, ]'), li — Metropolitan T.C FIRST DIVISION. o. MiSa POt'UA 8-1 .. E. Ludlow 1 Silver Rule .. 8 6 Agreeable .. 7 11 Full Feather 8 2 Bravado . . 7 11 Kilbroney—Comic Bridget -• " 11 •_'. v Dny Guido 8-1 ■■ ■ ■ - colt S 2 Degree • • 7 11 2. 'Jo Tuiuu 8-1 .. ■■ • • 3 Royal Duke .. 8 2 Kentish Lady 7 11 November I!i, .3-Utahnliu T.C. Spring. November 2"), 2G—Korbury Park T.C Spring. 12 Te Waka 8-0; 1 Orthus S-5: 16 TikuStanchion .. 8 2 Miss Gowrie 7 11 tama 8-1 coupled with Arch Hall 8-4; 13 Staglmnter .. 8 2 Lucky Bag .. 7 11 December 2tith—Gore 'l'.C. Annual. Gold Dart 8-1 coupled with Lord Abbey 8-1; Te Atiawa . . 8 2 Question . . 7 11 18 Lady Selene 8-1 coupled with Whito Eye b-4; 20 Coventry 8-1 coupled with Young Pretender 8-1; 4 Kerry Dance 8-3 coupled Kiriana .. 8 2 Tea Doll •• 7 H High Disdain 8 0 Select . • J 11 Australia .. 8 0 Flicker .. 7 11 TURF GOSSIP. with Good Boy 8-3; 17 Double Mint 8-1; 5 Rose Swift 8-1 coupled with Miss Potoa; (> Taikawhana S-l coupled with Mosquo 8-1 A number of inexperienced two-year-olds figure in the above. Silver Rule, the son bv Chief Ruler of that speedy performer Silver Link, has a win to his credit, while The Wellington Racing Club's Spring also started. Won by a neck; a head second and third. Time 1.15 4-5. Second Wind (Grandcourt —First Blow), one of the Lowry string, showed promise in the three races he has contested. The ChokeMooting will open to-day, and tho WniSECOND DIVISIO.N. bore stable will he represented by Fnll kato Racing C'hib will conclude its 8. AURICULUS 8-7 .. G. Spinks 1 Feather (Autumnus —Equipment), halfbrother to Centrepiece, who gives promise of fixture. 9. Orbit 8-1 .. .. .. ..2 developing into a good stake-earner later in On Monday (Labour Day; race meet3. La Koma 8-1 .. .. •■ • • 3 19 Scot Free 8-5; 11 Blight Comet 8-5; his career, as he is built on solid lines, and is not so far advanced as his track companings will be held at Wellington, 15 Tidal 8-4 coupled with Master Rowley ion Childsplay. The race will evoke plenty Rangiora, Waikato Hunt, Gore, "VVaver-6-1; 10 Asmodeus 8-1 coupled with Ponticus 8-1; 22 Air King 8-4 coupled with Parfait of interest, and with recent form as n guide, Silver Rule, Second Wind, and Tea Doll aploy, and Waipawa. Amour 8-4; 17 Valsicr 8-3; 14 Facia 8-1 pear to possess possibilities. Utccarton stables will be represented coupled with Master Clements 8-1; 21 Dark WAINUI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. lm. .-a the Wellington Meeting to-day by Tu|rletoii, Vull Feather. Gold Mint, Moon 8-1; 9 Micromotor 8-1 coupled with Orbit; 7 Master Lu 8-1 coupled with King Leslie 8-1 also started. Won by a length and a hulf: a neck Beacon Light 9 11 Nippy .. 7 13 Mandane . . 8 10 Orazone .. 7 10 Royal Game . . 8 9 Vivo . . 7 9 Cornstalk, Childsplay, Booster, Silver Tiega . . 8 6 Cosmetic .. 7 7 Coot, Paper Boy, and Sky Quest. second and third. Time 1.16 2-5. Damaris . . 8 2 Ganymede . . 7 7 Monoghan .. 8 2 Gold Mint . . 7 7 Don Joso accompanied G. J. Pine's TAMAHERE STAKES HANDICAP, of 150 Dovee . . 7 13 Pantagruel .. 7 7 team to Trenthani, but will not be sovs. For two-year-olds. 5f. Vertigern . . 7 13 Willow Wai .-77 raced until the second day. An im2. AVON COURT 7-7 ■' .. L. Manson 1 Cerf .. 7 13 Joy Bird . . 7 7 Vcsperus .. 7 13 A strong field is engaged in this race, and provided racing and travelling have not found provement on his Dunodin running can be expected on a firm track. 3. Potoa Dawn 8-0 .. .. .. " , 1. Volimond 7-9 .. • .. .. .. 3 7 Havering 8-0; 4 Envoy 7-12; 6 KingsF. E. Jones was out for the first land 7-9; 10 Elope 7-9; 2 Wild Mint 7-9; i a weak spot in Royal Gamp, he cannot be time yesterday since his accident at 9 Lady Mestor 7-9; 8 Tho Begvmi 7-9; 6] left out of calculations. The opposition, however, is more select than he encountered in the south, including classic winners in Wingatui last week, but his injured Mauriadna 7-9; 5 Kntarena 7-9 alao started. foot is still causing trouble, and it is doubtful if ho will lie fit enough Won by a length and a half; two lengths and a half second and third. Time Damaris and Doree, who will be responsible for a fast-run race. Beacon Light has not to carry out his riding engagements at Rangiora. 1.3 1-5. WAIKATO CUP HANDICAP, of 650 aovs; had a run since the Wanganui Meeting, but if produced in good order ho will he the pubLJm. 7. MINT LEAF 7-0 .. R, Rcilly 1 3. Delightracnt 7-6 .. S. J. Cammick 2 lic choice. The Chokehare cast-off Vesperus Gold Mint will be given an opportunity to make amends for previous has run some good races at Trentham, and on Carterton form he will he in the picture. To sum up a very open contest, a trio to disappointments when he contests the 6. Royal Mint 7-9 .. C. Goulsbro 3 appeal comprise Tiega, Veaperus, and Royal Wainui Handicap at Trenthani to-day. 4 Te Kara 9-4; 2 Eden Hall 7-13; 5 MasGame. He will bo riddeii by A. Eastwood, and with 7-7 on his back, has only to run up to track form to take part in ter Doon 7-13; 1 Desert Glow 7-6; 9 Lord Star 7-0; 8 Queen Arch 7-0 also started. Deliglitrncnt was soon in charge and led right into the straight from Mint Leaf and RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. 7f. Kilmiss .. 89 Lin Arlington 7 3 Rowlev .. 8 9 Mandarine . . 7 3 Cornstalk .. 8 6 Billion .. 7 2 the final issue. He has performed well Queen Arch. Mint Leaf, finishing well, King Midas .. 8 3. Tone ..70 on the track before, registering a close got up to beat Delightment in a fine finish Vigilance .. 7 12 Thurnville . . 7 0 second to Black Mint over seven furby a neck, with Royal Mint third a similar Pangolin ., 7 10 Mountain Jean 7 0 longs in January last. Clubs with classic races on their proKrammes often experience a period of distance back. Eden Hall was fourth, followed by Te Kara, Master Doon, Desert Glow, Lord Star, and Queen Arch. Time 2.35. Blimp .. 7 9 Priceless . . 7 0 Ladykiller ..78 Ring Boy .. 70 Twink .. 7 8 Glengassy ■ • 7 0 Wanderlust . . 7 7 Austerity .. 7 0 Rotowhero .. 7 6 Bourse .. 7 0 lean or uninteresting years, especially when one of the competitors has estabCLAUDELANDS HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP of 150 sovs; lm. Prince Paladin 7 6 Gourmet .. 7 0 Reckless ... 7 6 Lilock . . 7 0 lished a clear-ut superiority. The Wellesley Stakes fields for the last few 1. DAY GUARD 9-3 .... ,G. Holland 1 3. Athenry 8-0 2 Oratrix .. 7 6 Masher . . 7 0 Kilmoyler .. 7 5 Lucullus—Merry Limosa ' ..73 Chimes geld. 7 0

lm 3f. Star Stranger 9 8 Itouex 7 4 Mask 9 2 Novar 7 3 Tresham 7 13 Nippy 7 0 Yoma 7 11 David Garrick 7 0 Bennaneo 7 8 Ardfinnan 7 0 Royal Game .. 7 7 Boy 7 0 Black Mint .. 7 7

Lysander 9 a Hynanna . 8 2 Grand Knight 9 .0 Oaacony . 8 2 Joy King 8 13 Iiicinius • . 7 9 Shirley 8 11 Royal Ceres . . 7 9 Penzora 89 Iifiusnnno . 7 3 Grown Area 8 7 Kilbronsyth . 7 0 Te Monanui . . 8 7 Ijady Ideal . . 7 0 Booster 8 4 Silver Coot . . 7 0

Duke Abbey 8 12 Royal Picture 7 6 Imitation 8 10 Carrigallen .. 7 6 Paper Boy .. 8 4 Panther 7 6 Sarchee 8 4 Lucre 7 3 Vigilance 7 13 Sky Quest .. 7 o Ti Tree 7 13 Mandy 7' 2 Keddar 7 12 Quantum 7 2 Miss Mercia 7 11 Maui 7 0 Arch Arrow .. 7 9 Bronetell 7 1 Raukura 7 8 Card Trick .. 7 0 The Raider .. 7 8 Oscillation 7 0 Grey Mist .. 7 8 Cplithe 7 0 Bank Draft' .. ' 7 8 Fee Simple .. 7 0 Reckless 7 7 Hymgregt 7 0 Rosebush 7 6 Kindle 7 0 Jemidar 7 6

Count Cavour n R Pink .Note 7 0 Star Stranger 9 1 Lady Desmond 7 0 Te Monanui 8 12 Royal Game 7 0 Footfall 8 9 Bennanee 7 0 Piuthair S 8 David Garrick 7 0 Beacon Light a n Equerrv 7 0 Kapier 7 11 Ark Royal . . 7 0 Battlement 7 f. Boy 7 0 Clarinda 7 n Vaward 7 0 Yoraa 7 2 STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 1200 sovs Gf. Reremoana . . 9 9 Receipt '8 0 Civility 9 n 1'nperchasa 8 0 Shirley 8 12 Lady Cavendish 7 13 Grand Knight S it Solferite 7 13 Joy King 8 n Royal Ceres 7 11 Comic Song 8 7 Countersign 7 9 Benzora 8 5 Licinius 7 fi Booster S f> Father O'Flyun 7 0 Overhaul 8 ■\ Lausanne 7 0 Money Order 8 ■i Arpent 7 0 Kiosk S ?, Cerf 7 0 Crown Area 8 :t Silver Coot .. 7 0 Uascony S rs Noto 7 0 Koynl Damon 8 i Silver Tray .. 7 0 Eulalie 8 l Jemidar 7 0

JUNCTION HANDICAP, of J40 so vs. 5f. Startle .. 9 5 Toka 7 7 Epistle ..9 1 Night Song 7 6 Jeanette .. 8 13 King Willony* 7 6 Cherry Giri 8 3 Rewanga geld. 7 0 Tea Lady ..8 3 PIRST HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sots. 12m. Garzon .. 11 9 Mountain Top 9 10 Royal Heather 11 5 Tino Maunga 9 2 Comedy Momentous ■ .. 9 0 Prinoe 10 10 ROSBLAND HACK HANDICAP, of 180 govs. 6f Cool Card .. 9 5 King's Dream 7 2 Cherry Girl .. 8 5 Night Witch 7 0 Waioeka Jack 7 13 Kings Up .. 7 0 Rapiata .. 7 9 Hine Hohoro 7 0 Night Song 7 . 8 Kingl Pita .. 7 0 Mon Mint .. 7 8 Dutchie 7 0 King Willonyx 7 5 SPRING HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. 11m. Royal Damon 9 7 Othon 7 10 Cohesion .. 8 13 Princess Nata 7 0 Merry Damon 8 9 Carniola 7 0 TAUMAHA HANDICAP, of 130 govs. 7f. Polar ..10 7 Gold Dot .. 8 9 Merry Damon 10 4 Rongo 8 2 Epistle .. 9 8 Polytivious .. 8 0 Royal Diadem 9 8 Kingi Pita .. 8 0 Singleton .. 8 11 MAIDEN SCURRY, of 120 sots. Weight 80. Tamav*iat» Cymbeline Garment Ardri Rakaroa Prince Pall o' the LadyKilham Ngahe ira Year Rewanga Kimbo Night Witch gelding Patutahi Oddmint Nahi Sun Yat Sen L'Autumn Miss Barcarole Wilfred PLYING HANDICAP, of 140 sovs., 6f. Royal Damon 10 o Superb King 7 12 Startle .. 8 2 Royal Diadem 7 12 Epistle .. 7 13 Cherry Girl 7 0 Jeanette .. 7 12 Princess Nate, 7 0 OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP, of 180 sovs. Cool Card .. * 9 4 Mon Mint .. 7 7 Singleton .. 8 8 Rakaroa 7 2 Royal Heather 8 2 Polydorus 7 0 First Prince 7 9 L'Autumn 7 0