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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19140, 25 October 1927, Page 13

SPORTING.

TURF GOSSIP. Nominations for the "Winlon and Levin Meetings close on Friday, and for the Birchwood Hunt Meeting on Saturday. Acceptances for the Masterton Meeting close to-day, for the Thames Meeting to-morrow, and for the Upper Clutha Meeting on Thursday. Yoma's ■weight in the New Zealand Gup has been raised to 7st Bib. H. Wiggins was fined £5 at Trentham yesterday for a breach of a riding engagement in the Pearcc Handicap. Tarleton was.not produced at Trentham yesterday owing to suffering from the effects of his faulty jumping on Saturday. The Chokebore team returned from TrontJiani by last night's steamer, and were withdrawn from yesterday's engagements. Mr H. A. Knight headed the list of winning owners at the ■■ Wellington Meeting with £750 and gold cup valued at £IOO. Sir G. Clifford was next with £7OO including £IOO for the breeder of Childsplay, the winner of the Wellesley Stakes in Saturday's race. All the Riccarton-trained horses engaged at Trentham, with the exception of G. J. Pine's team, returned by last night's ferry steamer. W. J. Donovan will arrive at lliccarton on Thursday with Tiega and Tea Miss. The New Zealand Derby candidate Teri, from the same stable, was sold on Saturday by Mrs Perry to Mr W. T. Hume, owner of Imitation, and will in future be trained by H. Wilton, of Opaki. Teri is to fu'"fil engagements at the Nov Zealand Cup Meet- , ing. I The Awapuni trainer, G. W 7 . New, led in three winners at Trentham — Pdimp, Wanderlust, and Duke Abbey. After the Champion Plate was decided at Trenfcham'yesterday Limerick was taken'on to the lawn in front of the people's stand, and in the presence of the Prime Minister and a largo gathering of the public the cup attached to the race was handed to Mr T-I. A. Knightly Miss Harcourt. daughter of Mr J. B. Harcourt, president of the Wellington Racing Club. Comnlimentary speeches were'made by Messrs Harcourt and Coates. Cornstalk was quickly out of the barrier in the Tararua Handicap at Trentham yesterday, but lost his place in the first furlong, and was then in trouble, finishing a long way back. Paper Boy was heavily supported in the concluding event at Trentham yesterday. He ran wido at the homo turn and failed to get near the leaders. _ Shirley ran a .very solid race in the ; Xai Nai Handicap at Trentham yesterday,- and should *e in good orderfor Riccarton engagements. Royal Game's success at Wellington yesterday lias caused him to go up to S-0 in the Masterton Cup. The Nelson Jockey Club will hold its Anuual Mooting on February 23rd and 2oth. The stakes, have been fixed at £2OOO as against JC2600 for the three day, Meeting last.season. Finding - the November dates on which it has raced for the two years since being allotted the extra dav's permit unsuitable to the public, the Nelson Trotting Club will hold its race Meeting on Tuesday, January 31st, and Wednesday, Feb'ruary Ist. The stakes offered total £I6OO, the same as last year. The times of several of the races have: been tightened up a little , and the saddle races hare been eliminated from the programme. ,

WAIPAWA COUNTY R.C. MOEPAI WINS A DOUBLE. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEA3I.) NAPIER, October 24. The Waipawa. County Racing Club's Annual' Meeting was held to-day in cold, showery and windy weathor. There was a, very fair attendance (of the public. The tctalisatoi handled:- £907.4, *ss compared with £11,883 last vear, a decrease o! iS2SO9. Results':—' : ' MAIDEN PLATE, of 65 sovs;, special weights. sf. 2 A. B. Williams's b s EXPEN6E 8-8 J. Hockley 1 .5. Fy, Ormond's br g ' Millai3 7-1 J. Dowling 2 1. Taranaki Te Ua's br g Hinekatorangi •8-8 .. .. J. H. Wilson 3 1 Tom Byrne coupled with Hinekatorangi; 7 Ahalama, 4 Mintef, 6 Scotch Night, 9 - Taukari, 6 Golden Shadow, 10 Eventide, 3 Charmalirje: also started. Won by a length and a half'; "same second and third. Time, 1.3 3-3. JUMPERS' FLAT .HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. ljm. 2. D. Kemp's b g PATUKI 10-3 E. Affderson 1 3. H. S. Greone's h g Lombardo 10-2 C. Stratton 2 4. F. W. Toqmer'a br g Panchito 9-3 C. McGovcrn 3 1..- Santiago 11-0; 5 Rakauponga 9-6; 6 Peep o' Day 9-0; 7 Timapouri 9-0 also, started. Won by,a length and a half; five lengths second and third. Time, 2.14 3-5. WAIPAWA COUNTY HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. lm. 1. J. '■ Sullivan's g WAICULLUS 8-4 ' -. - -' •.••'-■ R. E.. Manson 1 6. Jas. Macdonald's br'g Bond Hog V r s W. Lfingdoii 2 3. D. McLeod's.ch g Starboard' Light 7-1 'N. Davis 3 2 Queen's Choice 0-0; 4 Kaiti 8-13; 3 Lipsol S-9; S Otbon.7-S; 7 Coot 7-0 also started. ; Coot carried the field along for si:: ' furlongs, Lipsol, Kaiti, and Waicullus lying next. Waicullus caught Coot at.the top of the straight, where • Boad Hog and Starboard Light came from, the rear of the field. Waicullus held on to win nicely by half a length from Boad Hog, with Starboard Light the same distance away third. Time. 1.43 1-5. HOMEWOOD. HACK . HANDICAP, of 85 «■ sovs. 7f. 1. Mrs A. Gilmorc's br g MOEPAI 8-3 ' W. C. France 1 4. R. Gregory's ch g Jen 8-3. E. Anderson 2 2'. Miss G. Maher's br m Butterscotch 8-10 ... .'.A. G. Dixon 3 3 Keen 7-9 also started. . Won by a head, three lengths second and third. Time, J. 30. NOVICE STAKES, of SO sovs; special weights. 6f. 8. R. Gregory's b m NIGHT WITCH 8-6 " ..- ' .. C. Stratton 1 3. W. G. Fleming's br g Heather Blend S-l ... T, S. Fanning 2 2. Mrs N. Eulherford's b g Minter S-4 C. W. France 3 5 Haiuwai, 4 Hinekatorangi. 7 Ahalaina. 6 Kahu Ariki, , 1 Cione, 9 Eventido also started. , • Won bv three lengths; two lengths second and' third Time, 1.19 -1 ; 5.

EPSOM HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; 1. F.'.W, Toomer's br g FANCHITO -10-10 Mr H. Morris 1 .2'. C. W. Merrylees' ch g Gordon Swift .11.7 .. .. Mr H. McPbcrson 2 5. A. S. McGlasban's Martona" 10-9 ' „ Mr D. W. King o 3 Comedy Prince 11-10; 4 Lombardo 11-S: 8 Rakaupbnga 10-13,- 7 bomeiime 9-°;° Timapouri 9-0'; 9 Hollyombe 9-0 also WoVby three-quai'toTS of a length; length and a half second and third. Time, -lb. BAILWAY HANDICAP. °' sovs 6 f. 2. Sir George Hunter's b g x -.1. D. McLeod's Starboard Li S ht x 7 ' 2 Dav :/>2 ;i.C. Haldane'sb g Essential

/: 6 Ailmarimba;B-3;5 Coot 7-3; 3" Ihn« •Harbour 7-0 also started- _. ' _, , - Won bv a head; three lengths second and :tkird. Time, 1.16 2-5. ' HACK FLYING HANDICAP, of 80^ 80VS. W- it t I 2. Mrs A. Gilmore's br g •3. H,' E. Connop's :b g Avasone >:,W. 2 G. Fleming's: br g ?-^ r^ n^3 ■a Watchman 9-0; 5 Dreamy .7-1; 1 Tom Byrne 7-7 also started. .-.. : -Won bv a head;: nose second and thud. Time, l.ig.

RANGIORA RACES. FRONT RANK AVINS CUP. OUTING-J SPOILED BY WEATHER. The 'North Canterbury Racing Club's Annual Meeting was held yesterday at Raiigj. ora.- The squally sou'-west weather that raged all day prevented many people from patronising the Meeting. Only one special train left from Christchurcli. instead of the two advertised, and it was not by any means packed. The going was not nearly so" bad i, might have been expected; in fact it V™ very fair. The totalisator handled fgio" as compared with £17,872 10s last" rear' Results:— • r - HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, • of 140 sovssecond 20, third 10. -Itn ' 1. G. Gould's cli f LUMINANT bv Thurnham—Sunglow yyrs y-o car. 3. H. Brosnahan'.s b g Shandre *bv Nassau * _ Polly Prim agedl 9-10 .. D; O'Connor 2 9. 11. Moore sb gNo Response by Lord Multifid —Applause aged 9-0 ~ ~, T „„_ _, A. G. Campbell 3 m•• T T-I J ° nn o i?" 7 - 5 ' Hall - - - 5-T '>« Harp 10-J I. Tilson; 2 Flaming Ray 9-9 VV. ScobicI ? e T"f> , 9 o V- Z°™e*™ • i 10 Broadmoor ?.'i C "A ?.' 12 , N - Blair : 4 Armchair 9-4 E Shaw; G Gaybird 9-0 H. Marshall; 12 Spear^ T" ear T - 9 " IJ W - B,lsh : BRi S<=l 9-0 car 'J-1 t. C. Porter also started. Beaming led from Rigel, Shandre, and Lnminant. The last-named took charge before entering the straight, and won all out by n length from Shandre, who was over a length clear of No Response. Beaming was a head away fourth. Time, 1.48. Winner trained' by W. G. Hobhs. ' TRIAL PLATE, of 110 sovs; second 15, tlurd 5. Special weights. Throc-vear-olds and upwards, S-S; two-year-olds, 3. R. M. Greenslade's br g ROTOR by Tractor—Aphaia 3yrs S-B'car. 8-12J , _. _ , . A. G. Campbell 1 1. W. Deans sb m Malmsey bv Clarenceux —Charmilla 4yrs 8-8 ..' E. Shaw 2 2. J. M. Samson's br i Miss Trilliou by Trillion—Ecombe Syrs 8-8 0 .. . D. Cotton 3 8 Evening 8-8 car. 9-0 D. Hall; 4 Gay Brook 10-31 J. MeGuirc; 6 St. Nicholas 8-8- D O Connor coupled with Salauiat'S-8 P. Woods--7 bea Gay 8-8 H. Bums coupled with Slanther 8-8 car., 9-0J; STo Auhina S-S A. Messervey also started. . _ Miss Trillion showed first from the barrier, with Rotor and Malmsey handv. Rotor took charge in the straight, and" won bv nearly two lengths from Malmsely, who was a length clear of Miss Trillion. Evening -was. fourth. Time, 1.6. Winner trained bv E. Scoullar.

RAXGIORA CUP, of 320 sovs; second 60, third 30, ljin, f 4. Sir Geo. Clifford's br f FRONT RANK I by \Varplanc—Discipline 4yrs 7-4 ' C. Eastwood 1 2. C. C. Holmes's .ch g Solferite by Solferiuo—Halina aged 713 D. Cotton 2 6. H. Ellis's 1) m Margaret Birney by Adjudge—Rosa Chamberlain syrs 7-2 R. Covency 3 5 Countersign 8-3 E. Shaw; 7 Nincompoop 7-11 R. Morris; 1 Assurance 7 ; 10 A. Mess'ervey; 3 Ophir 7-0 G. Humpliris also started. Solferite made the early running from Front Rank and Margaret Birney. Going up the back tho' order "was Solferite, Margaret Birney, Nincompoop, and Front Rank. The last-named ran up to Solferite entering the straight, and after a desperate race beat him by a neck.'. Margaret Birney was third, four leilgths away,-followed by Ophir, Nincompoop, anH.-Assurance, who . were in ; Hue. Time, ■2-12:.." Winner trained by H.. and"-A. Cutts. VIEW 'HILL HANDICAP TROT (in bar- '. ness), of 145"sov's.; second' 25, third 15. ' : •■ 3.57 class or better, lm sf. 1. Li. 0. Thomas's'b h ROLDENA by Harold Dillon—Bellena syrs 12 Owner 1 5. A. McKenzie's b g Erin's Royal aged 96 .. . . - .. Owner 2 4. 3. D. Smith's b g Mae Dillon syrs 24 Owner 3 18 St. Pctrox scr; 12 Great Dillon, scr; 9. Pageant scf; 7 Copra scr;, 12 Lincoln Pointer scr; 17 Frahzie Logau'scr; 6*Augiist Pointer scr; 11 Golden Author; scr; 3 Bingen Patch scr; 2 Kiowa-12; 8 Routine 12.; "J.s'"-Ivy-.-' Viking 12'; 10 Annie's Dream 36; 16 Auto 36; 14 Poter King 84 also started. ' Bingon Patch made the ; ruririing for a mile, with Roldena, Mac Dillon, and Erin's Royal closing up fast. Roldena ran to the iront half a mile from home, and won easily by four lengths from Erin's Royal, who was ten length's in front of Mac Dillon. Times—--4.6, 4.0, 4.8.- Winner trained by owner. •FLYING : HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; second 35, third 15. 6f. 3.-..D. Campbell's b g.MOORLAND by. Fin-land—-D'Oro aged 8-0 .. K. Covency 1 1, C. G. Dalgety's b f Paperchase by Paper'Money—StardanceT 4yrs 8-10 F. C., Porter 2 '2. A. -'.McAulay's. br g Sagittarius by Ar- ". ." . rowsToitli—Going Up Syr's 8-3 X). Cotton 3 4 Arrowmir 7-11 car. 7-12 H. Burns; 5 Finora 7-7 A. Messervoy; 6 Precious 7-5 car. 7-9-R. Morris also started. Sagittarius bad a slight lead of Arrowmir, Paperchase, and Precious at the end of two furlongs. Entering the straight, Arrowmir, Sagittarius, Paporchasc, and Moorland were in line. Moorland came on and won comfortably by a length and a half from Paperchase, who was two lengths in front of Sagittarius, with Arrowmir a head away fourth. Time, 1.11).. Winner trained.by owner.. . OXFORD HACK. HANDICAP,- of 160 sovs; . second 30, third 15. 6f. - . i. Sir Geo. Clifford's- ch f SUDDEN STORM by Autumnus —Helter Skelter *)yrs 7-12 . . C. Eastwood 1 4. L. Scholfield's b m Jarretiere by. Clarenccux —Madama syrs 7-9" R. Morris 2 6. C.'J.'F. Allen's b m Grey Wells by , Greyspear—Oil Wolls syrs 7-2 " R. Chisholme 3 0 Note 9-0 D. O'Connor; 3 Scoff 7-10 D. Cotton; 9 Kulrango 7-1 G: Humpliris; *'s Tannadice 7-0 R. Covency; 7 Diana's Lad 7-0 A. Messervey; 8 Rigel 7-0 H. Burns also started. -■ .. ■ ■'Nbtoled from Diana's Lad and. Jarretiere, with Sudden Storm last; . Sudden Storm came through under pressure and got up to . beat iTarretiero by a neck, -with Gfcy Wells four lengths away. Time, 1.20. Winner trained by H. and A. Cutts. FERNSIDE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs; second 30, third 15. 7f. 2. J. G. Macdonald and B. B. Wood's br S THORNDALE by Sanquhar or Antagonist—Brambletye aged 8-9 car. 8-10 .. .. F. C. Porter 1 C. J. Munro's br g Kenmore by Nassau — Tremulous aged 7-10 car. 8-2J E. Shaw ; 2 4. W. J. Dovle's b g Moratorium by Boniform—Restful 6yrs 7-7 car. 7-8J . R. MOrris 3 3 Sir Roy 8-8 D. Cotton; 1 Gold Brick 8-5 E. Messervey; 5 Mime 8-2 C. Eastwood; arid 7 Flaming.Ray 7-7 car.-7-11 R. Rickerby also started. , ~■ ;. ■ „ i Kenmore led to the straight from Thorndale and. the rest strung out.. Thorndale j then took charge, and.won all out by .a short length from Kenmore, who was three lengths ahead of Moratorium. Gold Brick wis » ■ poor fourth. Time, 1.32. Winner trained by F. P. Claridge.

ASHLEY TROT HANDICAP (in saddle), of 145 sovs; second 25, third 10. _ 2.-4 class or better. lm. ' S. J. R. Frizzellte b m LADY CIO by Logan Pointer—O.l.C. aged scr . W. Ward 1 14. P. P. Mahoney's br g Venarc by Harold Direct—Louie Drift syrs scr W. Ross 2 2 A Howard's b m Alvira by Petcreta — ' Lenapo syrs 36 G. S. Smith 3 16 Great Dillon scr; 9 Henry Tracey scr; 11 Sopra scr; 15 Adoree scr and Silent Member scr bracketed; 5 Audo Dillon scr; 3 Rcta Gay scr; 17 Auto 12; 6 Ocean Spray 12; 7 Sarella 12; 1 Expedient 24;, 10 liarley Dillon 36; 12" Peter King 48; 4 Tho Pointer 48; and 12 Nepia 60 also started. Venarc led from Alvira and Lady Cio. In tho straight Lady Cio stayed on to beat Venarc bv half a length, with Alvira two lengths away. Expedient was fourth. Times, 2.29 2-5, 2.29 3-5, 2.27. Winner trained by j!"w."Frizzell.

THE RACING REVIEWED. All the acceptors went to the post for the High-Weight Handicap. Taken as a whole they were not a good-lot, but. little fault could be found with their condition. Luminant who is by Thurnham —Sunglow, was made favourite. Sho was well back in a straggling lot shortly after the start, but running along the back she went up on the outside, and, getting the measure of Beaming, the, leader, led into the straight, and, ridden -out, lasted long enough to beat Shandre. Luminant has an engagement in the Oaks, but she did not run on well enough in this race to sugcest that she would see out the Oaks journey. Flaming Ray who stripped well, and was well supported, ran a wretched race. So did The Harp and Mali The scratching of thirteen horses left a field of cloven horses to go to tho post for the Trial Plate. Most of these wcro very green. Rotor beinS easily the best of them. Ho got away fairly well, and, catching the leader, Miss Trillion, entering the straight, he went on to win well. Owing to tb9 wretched weather Footfall and Count Cavonr were not taken to Rangiora. Their defection from the Cup took a lot of interest from the racing. A fierce gust, with hail-, thrashed across the course when the-horses paraded for the big race of the. day, and it was bitterly cold. Still, the seven runners looked a well-conditioned lot. The brjlliant Solferite set out to win j all the way, and he might have done the trick but for hanging out at the turns. By doing so he'lost some ground, but he also made Fronk Rank lose some, both going out of the 'straight and coming into it, and still she beat him. • Countersign, who is lost ou anything but-firm ground, ran very badly. She was. tailed .'off. and in trouble a long way from j home. Nincompoop ran a fair race, and when'Solferite carried Front Rank, out at the home turn he' flashed up on the inside. For a few strides he 1 looked dangerous, but.lio Fooii collapsed. 'Assurance never was dan- I gprnus. and Ophir never flattered his backers, while Margaret .Birney, who was well han- > died, ran'her-usual honest race into third

Place. The handsome silver cup that *' as given to the club bv Mr Geo. Cudby was produced in the bifdeace after the race, the club president, Mr 11. 0. I>. van Asch, thanked tho donor for his generous gift, after which Miss Cudby presented the trophy. The cup was received amidst cheering by Mr V alter Clifford, on behalf of his brother, Sir Geo. Clifford. He. thanked the donor m a characteristic little speech, and there was further cheering, the win being a popular one.

The View Hill Handicap Trot was a onehorse race for Roldena. After getting > nto f» good position earlr be ran to the front half a mile from home, and won very easily from Erin's Royal, who came fast. Fully half of the starters failed to handle the going properly, and the field was soon strung out a very long way. The six runners that paraded for the I"lying Handicap were a speedv Int. Paperchaso looked backward, but the rest stripped well. Sagittarius was the first to show clear, but he hung out at the turn, and this enabled Arrowmir to get up on the rails, while Taper-* chase closed up on the outside. Moorland, who stripped in perfect condition, was fast closing on the leaders, and I'inora, who was lost in the going, had dropped out of the struggle. At the home turn Sagittarius again hung out taking Psperohase and Moorland with him. For a few strides it looked as if this would cost Moorland the race. Once into the straight, however, he came away to heat Paperchase decisively. The race will do Paperchase a world of good. Sudden Storm pnt up an attractive performance when she won the Oxford Hack Handicap. Having drawn No. 1 berth at the barrier, she repeatedly backed away when all were lined up. Eventually, when the tapes were released, instead of jumping out, she went back. The reimlt was that sho was apparently hopelessly left. Sticking to the rails, C. Eastwood got up behind the leaders by the time the home turn was reached, and "then he pulled to the outside and got up with vigorous riding to win by a neck from Jarretiere. Note, as usual, began brilliantly, 'as did Scoff. They led to the straight, where both collapsed. There is not a barrier at the seven furlong peg, and this was probably the reason of a straggling start for tho Fernsido Handicap, of' which Kcnmore and Thorndalc pot some advantage, while Mimo, Moratorium, and Gold Brick got away correspondingly badly. Keumoro held the lead to the straight, whero Thorndale, owing to superior condition, outstayod him and won by a length. Moratorium, who finished fast in third place, would certainly have troubled the dividend-payers if he had got away on term* with them. Kenmoro should be very hard to beat next timo out.

. The Meeting was brought (o a close .with the Ashley Trot, a mile saddlo race. There is very little to say about it. Vena re, Alvira, and .Lady Cio did not find their feet very smartly, but they did better than many of their opponents. The result was that they were soon well clear. 11l the straight Lady Cio came on under punishment and just beat Venarc . Many people thought that Silent Member had won. They were mistaken, but tho mistake was excusable, as Lady Cio, instead of carrying a No. 0 saddlecloth, bore a Xo. o.' This was Silent Member's number.

WAIKATO HUNT CLUB. GLENDOWIE WINS PRINCIPAL EVENT. (r-KCSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) CAMBRIDGE, October 21. The Waikalo Hunt, Club's Annual Meeting Was held to-day in fine but cloudy weather. The. course was a trifle' holding in parts from heavy over-night' rain. There was an excellent attendance! The totalisator investments were £39,588, a decrease of £2652 compared with last year. Results: MAIDED HUNTERS' ' STEEPLECHASE, of 200 sovs. 2Jm. 3 E.. Hannon's b g PRINCE LUPIN . by King Lupin—Qain Abbey mare Oyrs 9-5 .. .. W. Ecnnie 1 4. Nabob 9-5 .. .. L. Jarvis 2 2. Wiltshire 10-G .. E. Stanway 3 1 Sea Comet 9-10; 5 General Maniapoto 9-5; 7 King Fame 9-5; 6 Day Abbey 9-5 also started. Won by two chains. Wiltshire fell but was remounted by a spectator and gained third money. The placed horses were the only ones to finish. Time, 5.37 2-5. BARDOWIE HANDICAP, of 200 sovs; 6«. 11. Russo .Bros.' b g BRACKEN ABBEY by CJuin. Abbey—Redfcrn 6vrs 8-11 . D. Butlor. 1 7. Lord Abbey S-3 .. E. W. McTavish 2 10. Some Lady 8-2. .. .. A. Stead ' 3 9 Daylaro 8-12; 4 Rarakau 8-7; 5 Major Abbey 8-7: 3. Aatapai 8-7; 12 Taha 7-11; 6 Flying. Tresses 7-6; 13 Miss Sphinx 7-6; 1 Glitter 7-6 also started. . When they settled down, Master Clements was showing the way to Miss Sphinx, Creation, Atapai, Major Abbey, Some Lady, and Bahadur. _ Bracken Abbey led across tho top from Major Abbey and Master Clements, with Some Lady next. Bracken Abbey turned, for home first and went on to win by three-quarters of a length, with a similar distance belweeri the next two. Time, 1.26. HUNTERS* HURDLES, of 250 sovs. IJm. 1. H. D. Matthew's b g POURI by Spalpeen— Koiwi aged 11-0 .. E. Warner 1 2. Mangani 9-6 .. ..2 8. Temperaturo 9-0 .. A. J. Gilmer 3 3 Lady Faye 10-9; 5 Town Hall 9-1; 4 Te Tama 9-0; 6 Royal Day 9-0; 9 Mashoor 9-0; 7 Raiti Hiki 9-0 also started. Pouri was favourite carrying £lOl6, while Mangani £B29_ and Lady Faye £557 were. next in demand. ' The early leaders were Te Tama, Town Hall, Mangani, and Mashoor. Mangani had charge past the stand. At the next fence Lady Faye lost her rider. Mangani led along the .back from. Te Taina, Mashoor, Royal Day, Temperature, and Pouri.- The* last-named moved up fast and came into the straight with Mangani. Pouri won by a length and a half with Temperature a head away from Mangani. Time, 3.18. MEMBERS' MEMORIAL HANDICAP, t>f, 450 sovs. lim. 3. R. Porter's b g MOSAIC by Some Boy ll.—Marble Star syrs 7-0 .. K. Gill 1 1. Valkon 7-7 .. ~ AV. !H. Jones 2 5. Phaola 7-1 H. Lee 3 4 Hipo 7-i3; 2 Day Guard 7-11; 10 Gold Jacket 7-1; 7 Lord Star 7-0; 6 Barometer 7-0; 8 Ballachulish 7-0; 9 King Merv 7-0 also started Valkon was better backed than Day Guard, with Mosaic third fancy. Day Guard showed tho way to Mosaic, Ballachulish, Hipo, Valkou, King Merv, Lord Star, Phaola, and Gold Jacket, with Barometer last. Along the back, Valkon moved up and followed Mosaic, into the straight. The latter held on to win by two lengths. Valkon being seven lengths ahead of Phaola. Gold Jacket was fourth. WAIKATO HUNT CUP STEEPLES, ot 600 sovs and gold cup valued 100 sovs. About 3m. 1. H. Rothery'e bg GLENDOWIE by Lucullus—Salvadan syrs 10-0 S. Henderson 1 11. Syndicate 9-3 .. J. H. Moßao 2 4. Nukutere 9-2 .. .. W. Eennie 3 G Pendavies 11-4;- 3 Banjuke 11-2; 2 Frisco Jack il-0; 5 Maidos 10-11; 7 Hypothesis 10-7; 10 Waiau Lad 10-0; 9 Sea Comet 9-0; 12 Raymond 9-0; 8 Glenlight 9-0; 3 Day Abbey 9-0 also started. Glendowie was a £IOO bettor favourite than Frisco Jack, with Banjuke nest sought after. The two last-mentioned were soon out in front and led past the stand from Maidos, Pendavies, Syndicate, Glenlight, Glendowie, Nukutere, Hypothesis, and. Eaymond. Frisco Jack and'Waiau Lad fell at the eod wall, and Banjuke took command with Maidos and Pendavies next. Two fences later Sea Comet ran off. Glendowie improved his position along the back, Banjuke tiring. Bound the home turn came Glendowie with Nukutere next, but the latter slipped and lost ground. Glendowie won easily by three lengths from Syndicate, who was four lengths ahead of Nukutere. Hypothesis was fourth.

BRU2CTWOOD HACK HANDICAP of 110 sovs. Im. 6. Mrs' R. I. Caro's ch m "WEJTDAY by Dav Comet—Wenonah svrs P. M. Brady 1 3. King's Guard .7-4 .. 15. Gilmer 2 5. Always 7-1 .. .. R. Reilly 3 2 Manly 9-5; 1 Romford 8-0; 3 Captain Cnbham 7-0 bracketed with King's Guard; 1 Komak 7-0: 7 Luculleni 7-0 also started. Won by half a length; three-quarters ot a length second and third. Time, 1.15 2-5. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP, of 140 sovs. 11m. <?. F. D. Matthew's b' g POURI If Spalpeen—Koiwi aged 11-10 .. Owner 1 6. Temperature 10-7 ■.. Mr F. D. Baker 2 1. Levenside 11-10 Mr C. R. Big-ham 3 2 Qninvardia 12-2; 4 Lady Fay a 11-10; 6 Mangani 10-7; 8 Owen 10-7; 7 Roa 10-7; 5 Princo Lupin 10-7; 9 Mashoor 10-7 also started. A good race up the straight. Won by a neck, four lengths second and third. Time, 2.1S 1-5.. IXSTOW HANDICAP, of 260 sots; «.'. 6. F. Baker's b g NEW MOOS by Kilbrohey—Marsala aged 7-3 P. McMahon 1 1. Xanqy Lee 7-3 .. "\V. H. Jones 2 2. Tinokoa, 7-11 .. E. A. Keesing 3 5 .High Pitch 7-3: 3 Nasstori 7-3;' 4, Arch 0031 7-1; 4 Some Lady 7-1; 12 Ring. Potoa .7-0; Billikins 7-0; 9 Macicon 7-0; 13 Tinokaha 7-0; 10 Muscari 7-0 also started. Won -by a head; five lengths second, and third. Time, 1.22.3-5.

WELLINGTON B.C. LIMERICK WINS CHAMPION PLATE. TEARCE HANDICAP TO ROYAL GAME. (FRS33 iSSOCUTIOX TSLICQRJLU.) "WELLINGTON, October 21. The Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting was concluded to-day. The weather was fine but cold with a steady breeze. The track was very soft and slow, but improved as the day wore on. The totalisator investments were £59,979, making £103,271 for the' Meeting. Limerick received a, great reception from tho crowd. His appearance created tremendous interest. Results: SECOND HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Um, 5. J. McMillan's ch m VEXATIOUS by Thurnham—Tiresome aged 9-0 , _ ~ A. Hobson 1 1. J. Bulls b g Brigadier Bill aged 11-9 „ _ _ A. McDonald 2 2. i. Eluhorns br g Anchor Syrs 10-11 „ „ J. Proctor 3 3 Koauau 11-6; 4 Peshwa 9-3; 6 Panorama. 9-0 car. 9-3J; 7 Joyeuse 9-0 also started. Anchor made all the running and was joined entering the straight bv Brigadier Bill and Vexatious. Vexatious came on and won by two lengths from Brigadier Bill, who beat Anchor by a head. Koauau was a neck away fourth. Time, 2.53 J. | SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 260 sovs. 7f. 3. Dr. M. d. Louisson's br g BLIMP by Gasbag—M.irfaux 3yrs 7-11 , tt Tr H - L- Wiggins l 1. 11. H. 'lyer's b g Ring Boy 3vvs 7-11 , „, ca •• •'• R- Eccd 2 4. V. Eiddiford s br f Tone Syrs 7-9 T. Green 3 13 Gourmet 8-1; 10 Mandarine 8-4; S Zipper 8-1; 11 Kindle 8-2; 10 Vindication 8-2; 4 Historic S-0 air. S-3 coupled with Tone; 2 Don Jose 7-11; 15 Irish Lad 7-11;. and Mark Mint 7-11 bracketed; 6 Star God 7-11; 12 Maui 7-11; 7 Oscillation 7-U; 11 Bourse-7-9; 5 Miss. Mercia 7-9; 9 Priceless 7-9 car. 7-10; Thurvillo 7-9 car. 7-11 also started. Ring Boy made all the running with Mark Mint, Tone, Maui and Blimp handy. Blimp challenged in the straight and beat Ring Boy by a length and a, quarter. Tone was a neck further off, with Maui right up fourth. .Then came Zipper, Kindle, and Mark Mint. Time, 1.32. TARARUA HACK HANDICAP, of 260 sovs. Im. i. McGill and Slack's blk g WANDERLUST by Raugitiro—Santamoana Gyrs 7-12 car. 7-7 ■ .. ..A. Murray 1 8. R. J. Murphy's b f Oratrix 4yrs 7-4 H. L. Wiggins 2 G. E. L. Eiddiford's ch f Wild Pigeon Syrs 7-6 car. 7-7 .. .. T. Green 3 2 Kilmiss 8-7; 5 Cornstalk 8-4; 3 Boy 8-4; 9 Talisker 8-0 car. 8-2*; 7 Cadykiller 7-11; 11 Pangolin 7-7 car. 7-3; 10 Twink 7-6 can. 7.-8; 12 Rotowhero 7-5; 13 Thurnbell 7-2; 1 Gauymcdo 7-2 car. 7-9; 13 Master 7-0 also started. AVanderhist was always near the front, and in the straight Held his own to win nicely by half a length from Oratrix, with Wild Pigeon, finishing fast from the rear, flues lengths back. Twink was right up fourth.

then canto Boy, Thurnbell, and Ganvmede. Time, 1.14 J. EOSENEATH HANDICAP, of 400 iots; for two-vear-olds. sf. 5. E. 1,. Eiddiford's br g STAGHL'N- . TEE by Quafitoci—Phalaris 7-9 T. Green 1 3. W. T. Hazlott's br i Flicker 7-5 A. Eastwood 2 1. A. Alexander's ch f Silver Rule 8-4 A. McCormac 3 2 Raasay 8-4; 8 Concentrate 11. 7-10 C3r. SO; 1 Chit 7-10; 6 Second Wind 7-10; 9 Monica Treasury 7-10; 5 Shot Silk 7-S coupled with Staghuuter; 13 Stanchion 7-S; 7 Australia 7-S: 10 First Ruler 7-5 car. 8-7; U Kentish Lady 7-4 car. 7-5; 12 Lucky Hag 7-1 car. 7-5; 14 Question 7-4 car. 7-11 also started. Siiver Rule was first out, but Chit led on to the straight from Silver Rule, Flicker, and Staghuuter. Staghuntcr finished best and won by a length, with Flicker a head in front of Silver Rule. Raasay was fourth and Concentrate 11. next. Time, 1.3 J. PEARCE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. lm. G. W. 11. Ballinger's blk e ROYAL GAME by Royal Stag—Arihia -Ivrs 7-11 T. Green 1 5. A. W, Budge's br g Yoma aged S-7 A. McCormac t 9. Mrs F. M. McDonald's b g Monoghan 6yrs 7-2 . . .. S. Bryco f 4 Mask 9-0; 3 Mandane 7-11; 1 Bennanee 7-10; 8 Vertigorn 7-7; 7 Rouox 7-7; 2 Cerf 7-3; 12 Novar 7-0 car. 7-2; 11 Jov Bird 7-0 ear. 7-1; 10 Vivo 7-0 car. 7-1$; 13 Passionate 7-0 also started. Monoghan and Vivo made most of the running, with Royal Game well placed. In the straight Royal Game battled his way to the front and won by n short neck from Monoghan and Yoma, who crossed $0 lino on terms. Yoma put in a great finishing run. Mandane was fourth, with Rouex, Vertigorn, and Bennanee next. Time, 1.422. CHAMPION PLATE, of 1000 sovs. including gold cup value 100 sovs. Weight-for-age, ljm. 1. H. A. Knight's blk g LIMERICK by Limond—Medley 4yrs 9-0 A. E. Ellis 1 3. T. A. Duncan's ch e Laughing Prince by Quantocl: —Martian Princess Syrs 7-11 .. .. 11. L. Wiggins 2 2. Mrs W. D. Graham's br h Te Monanui by Potoa—Unity aged 0-4 L. G. Morris 3 6 Beacon Light 9-4: 7 Grand Knight 9-4: 4 Star Stranger 9-4; 5 Rapier 9-4; 8 Damaris 7-6 also started. Star Stranger anticipated tho start and led from Te Monanui, Damaris, Laughing Prince, Beacon Light, and Limerick. Star Stranger. Te Monanui, and Beacon Light turned into tho straight in line from Limerick, Laughing Prince, Rapier, and Grand Knight. Star Stranger, Beacon Light, Te Monanui, Limerick, and Grand Knight were bunched with, a furlong to go, but then Limerick asserted himself and went on to win by a length from Laughing Prince, who beat To Monanui by a length and a half. I Laughing Prince finished well. Grand Knight was fourth, followed by Beacon Light, Rapier, Star Stranger, and Damaris. Time, 2.10?.. NAI NAI HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. 6f. 1. E. and M. McPadden's b g BOOSTER by Solfcrino —Pretty Face 6yrs 8-4 J. W. Jennings 1 2. J. D. Ormond's b m Shirley syrs 8-10 F. Waddell 2 4. W. Higgins's br g Kilbronsyth 6vrs 7-0 . car. 7.13 .. C. Goulsbro 3 4 Lausanne 7-0 car. 7-3; 3 Silver Coot 7-0 car. 7-1 also started. Booster and Shirley led all the way, Booster winning by 3 head. Silver Coot was with them to the straight, and then retired. Kilbronsyth finished three lengths behind . Shirley, with Lausanne fourth. Time, 1.16.

RUAHINE HACK HANDICAP, of 2GO sovs. Gf. 1. H. P. T. Blnndell's l.r jr DUKE ABBEY by Qitin Abbey—Kaniti 3yrs «-10 A. E. Ellis 1 4. W. White's br g Fee Simple 3yrs 7-0 car. 71 .. E. Broughton 2 i'. J. J. Corrv's b f Necklets 3yrs S-2 car. 8-3 . . .. R. Reed 3 3 Paper Boy fe-4; 6 Sarchcc 8-2 car. 8-3; 12 Nine Midas 8-2; 7 Arch Arrow 7-12; 5 Viplkiico 7-11 car. 7-9}; 13 Panther 7-3 car. 7-4; 8 The Raider 7-6 car. 7-8; 11 Bank Draft 7-6 car. 7-11; 10 Jemidar 7-4 car. 7-7- 9 Mandv 7-0 r.-ir. 7-Si; 15 Bronstell 7-0 'c3r. 7-2; j-l Card Trick 7-0 car. 7-4; 1G If-'irble Zone 7-0 ni=o started. The Raider «< clear of the field for half • mile, hut Duke Abbey went up in the Mraight and won easily by two lengths from F«-e Simple, who beat Reckless by a similar margin. The Raider was fourth, followed bv Mandy, Bronstell, and Vigilance. Time, ill JlNOTES ON THE RACING. Vexatious at Last. Brigadier Bill and Anchor disputed favouritism in the Second Hurdle Handicap, and thev gave promise of returning dividends when the last fence was crossed, but Vexatious, who was kept in behind them till the fence' was reached, had more pace in the run homo, and won an interesting race by two lengths from Brigadier Bill, who got up in time :o heat Anchor by a head for second money. The last-named acted as pacemaker j.r.vti<.illy throughout, and gave a good exhibition of jumping, but could not sec the journey out. Brigadier Bill again rau a solid race, but was outjumped by Anchor at each fence. The winner jumped better than was the case in her previous races over the sticks, and on her running would have been » hard proposition in Saturday's race but for falling on tho flat. South Island Owned. Rovol Picture, Miss Scandal, Fee Simple, Glengassy, Dainty Ways, Liaison, and Sky Quest were the defections from the Spring Trial Stakes, for which Ring Boy, who had run a good third on Saturday, was elected favourite from Don Joso and Blimp. The ►tart was not a good one, Don Jose and Star God being slow to move off, while Vindication was badly left. King Boy was the ♦arly leader from Blimp, and as the straight v»g entered bo had a slight lead from Mark Mint, Tone, Blimp, and Historic. Mandarino was in front commencing the run home from Mark Mint and Ring Boy, but Blimp finished with a rattle on the outside and in. a stirring tussle gained the verdict by half h length from Ring Boy, who was only a neck in front of Tone. Maui was closo up fourth, and then came Mandarine, Zipper, Kindle, and Irish Lad. • Wanderlust Improves. The Derby candidate, Ganymede, was mado the public choice for tho Tnrarua Handicap, but be failed to justify the support accorded him, and finished well behind the placed division. The winner turned up in Wanderlust, who acted as runner-up to Kilmoyler on Saturday. Ladykillcr was tho early leader, but gave way to Wanderlust at the far turn. Maintaining his advantage, Wanderlust beat the fast finishing Oratrix by half a length. Wild Pigeon also finished fast and beat Twink for third money on the post. Boy was close up next, and then followed Thurnbell, Ganymede, Rotowhcro, Talisker, and Pangolin. The Two-year-olds. Prince Humphrey! Royal Duke, Full Feather, Bridget, and Moorgas were the withdrawals from tho two-year-old event, the Roseneath Handicap, and in a good betting race Silver Rule was made an outstanding favourite. Ohlt, Flicker, and Silver Rule wore the early lenders, and as tho _ field gained the false rail this trio were practically in line. Chit retired from the position at the distance post, and Flicker and Silver Rule settled down to a good finish. The former had tho better of his rival Bearing the post, bnt Staghuntir came on the scene with a determined run aud, finishing well under pressure, crossed tho lino with a seek advantage from Flicker, who was a head in front of the- favourite. Raasay was a fair fourth. The next to finish wero Concentrate IL, Chit, and Moutoa .Treasury. The winner is a very promising youngster, and should do good service for the stable. He was purchased by Mr E. Riddiford at tho Sydney Easter sales for 300 guineas.

■ Royal Game Again. All, with the exception of Nippy, paraded for the Pearce Handicap, and an extensive, betting pool was recorded with nine of the candidates fairly evenly supported. On his forward showing in Saturday's race, Bennanoe was the ultimate favourite, but ho failed to run up to expectations, and evidently did not find the going to his liking. Tho race was full of interest, and an exciting finish was witnessed. Monagban was the first to break the lino, and led along the back from Vivo, Jtoucx, Bennance, and Royal Game. This order underwent little change until tho straight was reached. When heads were turned for home Royal .Oume and Monaffhan were in the van, but 'were joined over the concluding stages by Yoma. Royal Game stuck to his task gamely and gained ; the verdict by a head from Monaghan and Yoma, whom the judge was unable to separate. Mandane was a good fourth, a nose in front of Rouex, with Vertigern, Bennanee, and Joy Bird following in that order. The Redoubtable Limerick. Much excitement prevailed when the highclass field of eight runners paraded for tho Champion Plate, and Limerick's appeaTanco in the birdcage was greeted with enthusiastic applause. All points of vantage were rushed when tho preliminaries took place, and as soon as operations commenced on the machino Limerick's number was rushed, but Te Monanui, Laughing Prince, Star Stranger, and Rapier each had a substantial coterie ot followers. Limerick carried over three thousand pounds, as compared with ene thousand by Te Monanui, and his figures represented almost half of the total on the machine. Without any delay the barrier was lifted. Star. Stranger getting the' best of the dispatch, while Rapier was the slowest to move out. Going out of the straight Star Stranger was in front of Da maris, To Monanui, Laughing Prince, Limerick, Grand Knight, Beacon Light, and Rapier. At the far tarn the order was practically the same, except that Beacon Light improved his place and Laughing Prince wont back. Beacon Light was first into the straight from Te Monanui, with Star Strangor next, just in front of Limerick and Rapier, Laughing. Princo being next. The favourito was seen to make an effort as the distance post was reached, and although To Monanui, Grand Knight, and Laughing Prince in turn issued challenges, the champion, in an apparently effortlets manner, went on to win by a length from Laughing Princo, who finished well from » long way back. It was thought ho was overhauling Limerick in tho concluding; fow strides, but EHis gave the latter a reminder noaring the post, and be executed a final sprint to put the issue beyond all doubt. Te Monanui ran a creditable race, finishing a length and a half from Laughing Prince, and the came distance in front of Grand Knight, who showed a marked improvement on his recent efforts. Rapier was never really in tho picture, and finished in behind Grand Knight, with Beacon Light, Star Stranger, and Damaris following in that order.

Booster Prevails. Although there were only fivo acceptors for the Nai Nai Handicap, the pool totalled over aix thousand pounds, Booster and Shirley accounting for three-parts of the total. The finish was between this pair, who were abreast practically from the barrier rise, and ran neek-and-neck to the post. Shirley seemed to have her nose in front a few yards from the judge, but with a final effort Booster crossed the line with a head,advantage. Kilbronsyth was three lengths away in third place, and Lausanne and Silver Coot wero together next. A Good Favourite.

The concluding event of the Meeting, the. Itaahine Handicap, proved anffasy victory for the favourite, Duke Abbey, who failed badly in the final race on Saturday, when he was also fust choice. The race produced solid speculation, the pool totalling over eleven thousand pounds. The field were well bunched until the course proper was entered, but at this point The Raider established a big break from Reckless and Duko Abbey. .When the final run was commenced, however, Duko Abbey took charge, and was not seriously troubled to win comfortably from his stablemate. Pee Simple, with Reckless a good third in front of The Haider. Bank Draft, Bronstell, Handy, Vigilance, and Arch Arrow. MELBOURNE NOTES. (BY CABLE — PEIB3 ASSOCIATION—COPTWOHT) (AUSTBALIAM AND Sf.Z CABU ASSOCIATION.) (Received October 24th, 7.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, October 24. Pantheon was scratched {or the Melbourne Cup and all Flemington engagements at 11.30 mo. to-day. Other Chip acratchings nxa Bombard, Valwyne, St. Lazar, Baringliup, The Hawk, Medmenba.-n, Kagazzo, and Coin Unit Maroo Polo, Ragazzo, and Falroi havo been scratched for the Derby. G. Young has arrived to ride Piliiewinkie In the dp. M. Bashan will nde Eeedos in the Cup. The following have been scratched for tho Cautala Stakes:—Gothic, Tullius, Beedos, and Ragazzo. The New Zealandera fctill in the Cup are: Piliiewinkie, Rawhetu, Satrap, and Merry Mint. W. Duncan is likely to ride Silvius for the Cv. **/ji San, PreposUrer, and Lilah reach Us ../oiirne on Tuesday. Fuji San is a candidate for '.he Cantala Stakes. Amounts li*s been ecratched for ih» Melbourne Cap.

GORE R.C. TABOO WINS CUP. (TRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAK.) GORE, October 21. The Gore Racing Club's Spring Meeting oppned to-day in cold, showery weather. The track was heavy and tho going slow. There war, a good attendance and the totalisator handled £IG,2SI, compared with £19,315 10s lor the first day lust year, a. decrease o: i.'i'.i'-O ]os. Results: PI'KERAU HURDLE HANDICAP, of 140 eovs. IJni. 1. ATAPO 9-7 .. .. S. Mackin 1 2. Tholomon 0-0 .. H. Anderton 2 1. Pcnurv Hose 10-3 .. C. Dawson 3 3 Captain Sarlo 9-3: Isla Bank 9-4; Ecuador 9-2 (all coupled); 5 Bloom 9-3 also started. Won easily by two lengths, five lengths second and third. Time. 2.9 3-3. WAIMEA HACK HANDICAP, of 305 sovs. Gf. 1. ROYAL SAXON 9-3 .. B. Brodio 1 3. Good as Gold 8-S .. .. S. Feildcr 2 5. Money Mine 8-2 .. J. Andrews 3 10 Teinbroney 7-7; 9 Divinial 7-7; 12 Warfeer 7-7; 2 Felonv 7-9; 11 Takaka, 7-12; 7 Sparkling Eves 7-12; 1 Spcan Bridge 9-0, 6 Stralhnaver 9-0; G Jack o' Lantern 9-0 ulfo started. Jack o' Lantern was left at the post. Won comfortably by one and' a half lengths; two lergths second and third. Time, 1.19 1-5. MATAWIA TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sova. 2m. 2. SUNSHOWER 12 C. J. J. Cmickshank 1 3. Nihilist Junr. -IS .. P. Gallagher 2 5. Miss Adonis 12 .. L. Boivm 3 1 Desert Star 120; 4 Sandown 9G; 6 Ding Dong Bell 120 also started. A good race. The winner led all the way ant! won bv two lengths; a length second and third. "Time, 5.7. GORE CUP, c.t 275 sovs. l\m. 1. TABOO 8-7 .. .. B. Brodio 1 2. Pink Note 8-7 ..J. T. Andrews 2 3. Vaward 8-6 .. A. E. Didharu 3 4 Bilbo 7-3 also started. Bilbo made the pace for half the distance, when Pink Note challenged, followed by Vaward. Entering tho straight, Pink Koto ran wide, Taboo coming to the front In a groat finish Taboo stalled off a challenge by Pink Note and won by a neck: one and a half lengths second and third. Time, 2.15. NOVICE HACK HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Gf. 9. EEDLEAP 8-2 .. .. H. Anderton 1 1. Royal Head 9-0 .. •• S. Feilder 2 7. Aco of Hearts car 7-11 .. J. Donley 3 5 Cupid's Dax-t 8-5; 3 Eyed Ova 8-5; 4 Honey 8-2; 2 Insolence S-2; 8 Lady Winton 8-2; 6 Gayorna 8-2; 11 Rose Thorn 8-2; 10 Zenlanian 8-2 also started. Rose Thorn and Cupid's Dart were- left at the post. Won by a. nose, ono and a half lengths second and third. Time, 1.21. FLYING HANDICAP, of 145 sovs. 6f. 1 CELERITY 11. car. 7-11* A. E. Didham 1 3 Erne 7-3 .. .. T. Metcalfe 2 4. Cassoletto 7-6 .. .. L. J. Ellis 3 5 Bright Mark 7-5; 2 Frivol 7-4 also started. Celerity 11. put in a great finish to win.by half a length; three lengths second and third. Time, 1.19 1-5 LABOUR DAY TROT HANDICAP (in harness), of 130 sovs. 1m sf. 3 JACK MAC ecr .. J. M. Maconnell 1 6. Wee Spark scr .. J. Burrows 2 1. Sea Hawk 24 .. .. J.-Walsh 3 9 Continuance scr; 12 Golden Light scr; 8 Jolly Maid scr; 7 Lady Zita scr; 10 Sun Chimes scr; 11 Tarndale scr; 4 Young Bingen scr; 13 Aard 24;. 5 Winnie Chrysler 36; 2 Snnshower 48 also started. Won by a length; two lengths second and third. Time, 4.13 1-5. MUBIHIKU HANDICAP, of 150 sovs; BJf. 3. DOLEFUL DITTY 7-7 A. E. Didham 1 1. Miss Winkie 8-2 .. B. Brodio 2 2. Equerry 7-10 .. E. W. A. Roaewarne 3 3 Queen Balboa 7-13; 8 Arpent 7-5 also started. Won by two lengths; a length second and third. Time, 1.56. NOTES ON THE RACING.

(SPECIAL TO TH« MUSS.) Atapo was made a slightly bettor favourite than Tholomon in the Pukerau Hurdle Handicap,, in which through Captain Sarto, Isla Bank, and Ecuador being bracketed, tliero was only one dividend. Isla Bank and Captain Sarto were well clear of the field for a mile. Then Atapo nnd Tholomon ran post them and at the home turn Tholomon took charge, but at the last fence Atapo joined him n aebdtmf fljtßucmfwypcmfwy jdined him and beat him home by two lengths. Penury Rose was five lengths away third. Royal Saxon was made a warm favourite for the Waimea Hack Handicap, with Felony well backed, and Good as Gold and Spean Bridgo best supported of the others. Jack o Lantern and Divinial gave a lot of trouble at the barrier, and after a delay of nearly twenty minutes the former was left at the post.' Good as Gold and Koyal Saxon led Money Mine out, and at the end of two furlongs were running three lengths clear of Money Mine, who was a similar-distance m front of Sparkling Eyes. Good as Gold held her own with the favourite till heads were turned for home. Then the latter drew away to boat her by a length and a half. Monoy Mine finished fast two lengths away third. , For the Mataura Harness Trot the In-vercargill-trained Desert Star was Bent out a slightly better favourito than Sunshower, Nihilist Junior being the only other starter well backed in a field of six. Sunshowor at once went to the front and led Miss Adonis and Nihilist Junior throughout, winning easily by two lengths from Nihilist Junior, who beat Miss Adonis for second money by a length. The favourite was a poor fourth. Only four started in tho Gore Cup, and Taboo was sent out about £6O better backed than Pink Note, each being nearly twice as well backed as Vaward. Taboo led Bilbo out of the straight, but going to the sev.en furlongs. poßt Bilbo took charge ana led-Taboo along the back, the four running in close order. Going to the far turn Pink Note went on the outside of Bilbo and Taboo, and they raced round tho top in lino, Pink Note outside. At toe Jura into tho straight Taboo was being ridden hard, and Pink Note appeared to havo half a length advantage at the distance post. Sticking to his task well Taboo beat Pink Note by a short neck on the post, with Vaward a length and a half away third. Pink Note's running was not an inipressive trial for the New Zealand Cup, as he failed to stay on over tho last furlong. Despite tho fact that he is unsound in tho wind, Koyal Head was sent out a better favourito than Insolence in the Novice Hack Handicap, with Eyed Ova tho only other starter well backed. After some delay at the post caused by Cupid's Dart and Rosothorn, both of them and Honey were badly left. Ace of Heartß led out from Insolence, but before reaching ■ the far turn the favourite had run into second place, and tho pair on even terms led Red Loaf and Lady Winton into the straight. At the distance post Royal Head had Aco of Hearts beaten, but was immediately tackled by Red Leaf, and in a good finish the latter prevailed by a short head. Ace of Hearts was a length and a half away third. The winner returned a substantial dividend. Tho leniently treated Celerity 11. was sent out an odds-on chanco in the Flying Handicap in a five-horse field, Comic Song and Bugle Note being withdrawn. Erne and Cassolotto made the running into the straight where tho favourite was lying last, six lengths behind the leader. In tho run home tho English-bred mare put in a great run and won easily, by half a length from Erne, Cassolette being three lengths further back. The best field of the day went out for the Labour Day Harness Trot, and tho locallytrained Sea Hawk was sent out s hot favourite, carrying more than twico as many investments as Sunshower, who was penalised 36yds for her previous win. Jack Mac and Tarndale led over the first half mile. Then Sea Hawk ran into second placo and took the lead passing the stand. Going along tho back Sea Hawk-led from Jack Mac and Sunshower. At tho fur turn Sea Hawk was just in front of Sunshower, with Woe Spark and Jack Mac next. Sunshower cried enough at the home turn where the favourite was just in front of Wee Spark and Jack Mac. In a great race to tho post Jack Mac beat Wee Spark by a length, with Sea Hawk two lengths off third, half a length in front of Tarndale. Another one dividend fiold went to the post for the Murihiku Handicap, and the betting was confined to Miss AVinkie nnd Equerry, the former being favourite by just over £IOO. Doleful Ditty, who was the best backed of the others, led Miss Winkie all the way, and though the latter got to within half a length of him at the home turn she failed to stay on, and Doleful Ditty won by four lengths. Equerry, who was a lone entering the straight, finished well and was a length and a half away third.

WAVERLEY R.C. CUP TO EUPHONIUM. (riIZSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAiI.) WANGANUI, October 2-4. The Waverlcy Racing Club's Annual Meeting was held to-day in cold, wet weather. The track was in good order, and there was a fair attendance. The totali.=3tor handled £16.870, compared with £20,310 last year. Results: — MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN RACE, of 125 sovs. W.f.a. Gf. 1. H. Clclaud's GOLD DAWN 7-10 T. Tito 1 2. Atone 8-9 .. . . L. A. Pine 2 S. Gasnapper 8-3 . . N. F. Johnson 3 •4 Aropeta. 9 Lucerne, 7 Whisogne, 10 Ironic, 3 Calculation, 12 Service, 14 Green Acre, 13 Rangiutu, 16 Comer Off, 15 Hosiery, 11 Silent, 6 Warfl.ime, 5 Man-in also started. Won by five lengths; length second and third. Time, 1.17. BUEWL'R HANDICAP, of 190 sovs. 6f. 4. 11. L. Vine's BONOGNE 8-0 L. A. Butterworth 1 5. Mrs F. McDonald's Tip Tree 7-2 M. Gray 2 1. G. F. Moore's Lady Cavendish S-9 H. Mills 3 7 The Lamb 7-13; 2 Whenuanni 8-2; 8 Standard 7-11; 3 Partaga 7-0; G Toapaiti 7-0; 9 Hallowmorn 7-0 also started. Won by throe-quarters of a length; length second aud third. Time, 1.15 3-5. HANDICAP HACK HURDLES, of 150 sovs. Urn. 2. J. O'Driscoll's TAWEHI 9-13 . R. Morrison 1 1. T. O'Donnell's Troilus 9-G M. Conway 2 3. O. Cox's Pink Rose 10-6 F. Corlett 3 4 Elysianor 9-8 (fell): 5 Radiate 9-2; 6 Inahman 9-0; 7 Gold Ginks 9-0 car. 9-2 J also started. Won by a length; neck second and third. Time, 2.4*8. WILSON HACK HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 115 sovs. 7f. 7. C. D. Lynch's ARCHON 8-0 R. J. Flower 1 1. D. R. Jackßon's Romantic 9-5 H. K. Alexander 2 3. J. J. Beale's Airtight 8-0 .. T. Tito 3 G Elysianor 8-9; 2 Barryanda 8-6; 4 Royal Elm 8-6; 8 Kawakina 8-0; 5 Atone 8-0 also started. Won by a length and a half: half a length second and third. Time, 1.33. WAVERLEY-WAITOTAUA CUP, of 300 sovs. 11m. 1. E. A. Caldow's EUPHONIUM 8-5 J-. S. Potter 1 2. K. Tito's Paitonu 7-0 T. Tito 2 3. L. A. Bradley's Star Area 7-12 L. A. Pine 3 4 Killoch 7-0 also started. Won by a neck; four lengths separating second and third. Time, 2.13 3-5. FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Gf. 3. H. Spratt's ORCADES 7-8 T. Tito 1 6. J. O'Sullivan's Royal Acre 7-G P. Adlam 2 4. C. D. Lynch's Archon 7-7 . . 3 1 Denier 8-8; 2 Helen 8-5; 7 Cochineal 7-11; 5 Bent 7-8; 8 Monsogno 7-0 also started. Helen finished second, a neck behind Orcados, but failed to draw tho weight. Royal Acre, who was two lengths back, was placed second, and Archon third. Time, 1.16 4-5. MOUMAHAKI HACK STAKES, of 150 sovs. lm. 1. H. Clelland's BRIGHT GLOW 3-0 T. Tito 1 5. R. Hicks's Bisox 8-9 . . P. D. Adlam 2 2. W. 11. DwyeVs Limosa 7-8 M. Gray 3 4 Romantic 8-7; 3 Sovena 8-2; 6 Craigui 7-0 also started. Won by two and a half lengths; neck second and third. Time, 1.39. JACKSON HACK MEMORIAL STAKES, of 125 sovs. sf. 1. J.'T. Morris's VAST ACRE 10-2 F. Corlett 1 2. E. Fryer's Eka 8-3 . . T. Tito 2 3. J. Hales's Flying Shot 8-4 M. F. Johnson 3 5 Royal Elm 8-7; 4 Mon Desir 8-7; 7 Inahman 8-0; 6 Grand Lupin 8-0 also started. Won by fourth lengths; one and a half lengths second, and third. Time, 1.3. An enquiry was .held into Paitonu's running in the Cap. Tho explanation tendered was considered satisfactory.

GREYMOUTH T.C. CARDINAL LOGAN WINS. (press association % telegbam.) GREYMOUTH, October 24. The Greymouth Trotting Club's Spring Meeting was opened to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance and tho track was in good order. The totalisator investments were £14,161, compared with £10,713 10s on tho first day of last year. However, tho Labour Day totalisator figures last year were £13,663. Rosults: — INTRODUCTORY HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. 12Jf. 3. E. Cuneen's b m ROSE LOGAN by, Logan Pointer—Rosalie 4yrs scr Hendrickson J 9. G. and J. Shaw's ch g Great Audo syrs scr .. .. Davidson 2 1. J. J. Kennerley's b h Honielight syrs scr .. .. .. Owner 3 2 No Fear scr; 4 Danny Boy scr; 15 Bessie Dillon ecr; 10 Meritor scr; 7 Allanora sor; 8 Afton Water scr; 17 Bovorley Audubon scr; 5 Great Abdallah scr; 13 Brentflre scr; 18 Cawthron scr; 12 Myrtlo Dillon scr; 11 Connie Dillon scr; 19 Charlie Lincoln 12; 13 Val Logan 24; 6 Sylvie.Logan 24 also started. The winner led from the outset and won by three lengths; six lengths second and third. Times—3.so, 2-5, 3.50 3-5, 3.52 3-5. PETRIE HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs. IOJf. 3. J. H. Dack's ch m CONNIE AUDUBON by Great Audubon—Noonchild * aged 24 ' .. .. Owner 1 2. W. Parkinson's b m Taipoiti 48 Donald 2 4. W. H. Ferguson's b m Lonesome 72 ~; Wilson 3 1 Merrijigs scr; 5 Reputeiier; 11 Dulcie scr; 10 Reverie scr; 9 Wild" Peter 24; 7 Royal Review 36; 5 Miss Wilkes 48; 8 Comfort 72 also started. The winner led throughout and won by six lengths; two lengths between second and third. Times—3.2o 2-5, 3.20 4-5, 3.19 4-5. MAWHERA HANDICAP- (in harness), of 235 sovs. 12 Jf. 2. C. M. Ollivier's b g ORPHAN by Nel- ' son Bingen—Wildwood moro 4yrs scr M. Holmes 1 4. J. O'Grady's ch m Quality 36 C. Donald 2 9. L. M. Denton's b g Master Don 12 Owner 3 . 12 Dome scr; 3 La Sonnette scr; 7 Nellie Parsons scr; 6 Thorpio scr; 1 Jackie Audubon 12; 10 Satin Princess 12; 5 Wee Gus 24; 13 Lord Lytton 48; 12 Billy Whizz GO; 8 Springtime 60 also started. Won on the post by a long neck; a length botweon second and third. Tho,favourito led down tho straight. Times—3.43 4-5, 3.41, 3.43 1-5. ROYAL OAK HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs. 12Jf. 9. J. R. McKenzic's br m DOLORES by Peter Chcnault—Esperanza 4vrs 12 Withers 1 4. L. F. Berkett's ch m Louisiana aged 36

Owner 2 2. J. Corne's bra Comfort 24 .. Peterson 3 9 Miss Wilkes scr; 4 Taipoiti scr; 2 Nancy JlcKinncy scr; 7 Nelson Wood scr; G Lonesome 2d; 8 Bon Elect 48 also started. Won by a neck; a neck second and third. Times —3.54, 3.52 1-5, 3.53 3-5. BLAKETOWN HANDICAP (in harness), of 125 sovs. 10J5. 2. C. M. Ollivicr's eh g PETKONIUS by Nelson Bingen—Cameos 4yrs scr M. Holmes 1 1. J. Brosnan's b f Horotane 4yrs 30 Donald 2 3. J. J. Dore's b g Royal Audubon scr . . 3 3 Zonophone scr bracketed with Royal Audubon scr; 4 No Fear- scr; 10 Allanora scr; 9 Brentfire scr; 6 Audience scr; .10 Bessie Dillon scr; 8 Dahlia Dillon 12; 5 Sylvie Logan 12; 12 Merry Logan 36; 7 The Thistle 43 also started. Won by a length and a half; six lengths between second and third. Times—3.l3, 3.10 1-5, 3.15 2-5. GREYSIODTH HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. 12Jf. 4. A.' Hcndricksen's b g CARDINAL LOGAN by Logau Pointer —Lady Superior aged 24 .. Owner 1 1. C. Trcngrove's ch h Great Hope aged 36 .. .. .. Bryco 2 3. G. S, Simpson's br h Peter Bingen by Nelson Bingen—Bertha Bell aged 36 J. J. Kennerley 3 2 Golden Devon V. Alborn 12; 1 Acrou 36 bracketed with Great Hope J. Bryce, jun., also started. Golden Devon led at tho start from Acrou. Cardinal Logan, and Great Hope, with Peter Bingen several lengths in tho rear. After three-quarters of a mile Acron took the lead, opening a gap of four lengths from Golden Devon and Peter Bingen, with Cardinal Logan and Great Hope behind. Peter Bingen then improved his position, but with a round to go tho order was unchanged. At the last turn Acron retained the lead, but Golden Devon had given place to Peter Bingen. Once in tho straight, Cardinal Log3n came up in the centre, and went on to win by a length from Great Hope, who stayed on better than Peter Bingen, who was three-quarters of a length behind, while Acron was several lengths further away. Times—3.32 4-o, 3.32, and 3.32 1-5. DIGGERS' HANDICAP (in saddle), of 120 sovs. Sif. 4. V. Alborn's b g THE THISTLE by Nelson Bingen—Rothschild mare aged j.> _ __ .. Spillane 1 I. .t McKendry's'b m Royal Authoress 12 .. .. M. Holmes 2 11. F.~Turle'y's h"g Velocity 36 Owner 3 3 Bertha Bingen scr; C Audience scr; 10 Merry Logan scr; 9 Harina scr; 8 Sedmere 24; 2 Master Don 24; 7 Hold On 36 also S Won'by tis. lengths; four lengths second and third. Times— 2.34 4-5, 2.30 4-5, Z.o* 43.

AVIATION HANDICAP (in harness), of 140 sovs. Sit. 5. W. McLoughlin's h m AUDITRESS by Author Dillon —Millie C syrs 12 C. Donald 1 6. T. Thornc's b g Dillon's Pride aged scr L. Davidson 2 2. B. Jarden's b g Acre 4yrs scr Owner 3 1 Great Form scr and Lady Matchlight scr bracketed; 9 Hold On scr; 7 Wee Gus scr: 4 Kyana 12; S Billy Whizz £1; J Cannonball 24 also started. Won by a length and a half: a length second and third. Times —2.25, 2.29 3-3, 2.30. NOTES OX THE RACING. (SPECIAt. TO THE TEgSS.) GREYMOUTII, October 24. The Introductory Handicap was a onehorse affair when Rose Lognn took tho lead. At no stage of the journey was sho bustled, and though racing in front she set a pace that suilpd her. Going down tho back the last time Hendriksen allowed her to strido along, and she quickly P"t a good break on her nearest attendant. Rose Logan, unlike her half-brother, Master Audo, is a pacer, and promises to eclipse her half-brother in her class. Great Audo went solidly throughout without showing 'any particular brilliancy, but Homelight will do a wholo lot better perhaps before the Meeting concludes. DannyBoy raced green, but has undoubted speed. Silvio Logan went a good race, finishing in fourth piace, and the good-looking filly Myrtle Dillon showed enough speed to suggest a win for her when mure experienced. The unhonpled trotters engaged in tho P&tric Handicap gave a rather inglorious display. Connie Audubon was in front early in the race, and retained her position, tho only one to make a fighting effort being Taipoiti, who trotted soundly throughout and seems sure to improve on this performance in tho near future. Lonesome and Comfort, from 72yds behind, passed all except Connio Audubon and Taipoiti, and made the rest look very second rate.

Tho Mawhera Handicap provided a good race, full of interest from start to finish. Jackie Audubon was inado favourite, and with a lap to go ho took, the load and looked all over a winner. When tho pressure wus put on in the straight tho last time he broke up badly, mixing his gait and making rather a poor display altogether. Orphan went off the mark like an old campaigner, and was in a good position early in tho race, but although a winner, it must bo said that the young driver, M. Holmes, did not take tho opportunities offering. Commencing tho last lap ho was left with a clear run on the rails, and should have been alongside Jackie Audubon. Instead, he allowed Jackie Audubon and Quality to head him off, and at tho finish had to como on the outside to win after a vory fine effort. It was only a great run on Orphan's part that enabled him to win. Orphan has a reputation for speod, but several efforts of late have somowhat weakenod supporters in their allegiance. No,w that he has got on tho winning list ho may win more races. Quality went a rattling good race, and her driver, C. Donald, nursed her carefully throughout, coming with a dash in tho straight that quickly silenced the pretensions of the leader, Jackio Audubon. Master Don Beems to be back to his best form, and in the hands of L. Frost went a really good race. La Sonnetto went off badly, and was never dangerous. Great Form, coupled with the winner, showed a lot of speed in patches, but failed to run on. Tho unhoppled trotters in tho Royal Oak Handicap provided a race, full of interest, for in tho early stages Taipoiti carried on tho running, which was soon surrendered to Dolores, who led Louisiana and Comfort over tho concluding round. Nothing in tho race showed more speed than • Louisiana, but Withers, behind Dolores, drove a nice race, and this fact accounted for tho win. Louisiana, after making up her ground nicely, was bustled into a break several times. Dolores was bred in America, and is by Peter Chenault, who has since been imported to New Zealand by Mr J. R. McKenzie. She is a good level-headed trotter, and will win more races.

Maurico Holmos scored tho second win of the day for Mr 0. M. Ollivier when lie drove Potronius to victory in tho Blaketown Handicap, confined to unhoppled trotters. Potronius commenced smartly, and, always in a good position, camo away at tho finish to win comfortably from 'Horotane, who was never far away from the leading division. Petronius is by Nelson Bingen from Cameos, a well-bred marc by Galindo—Thelma, who has already left a champion in Onyx, and a moro than usoful performer in Berenice. He trotted soundly all the way, and will win 'again in the near fuutre. A lot of interest was token in the Greymouth Handicap, for which the New Zealand Cup candidates Cardinal Logan, Peter Bingen, Acron, and Great Hopo opposed the locally-owned Golden Devon. Prom tho Start Golden Devon was in front, but it was not long before Acron rushed to tho lead, and carried on from Golden Devon, Cardinal Logan, and Great Hope, with Peter Bingen tailed off last. In the' last round the field was well bunched, until Golden Devon began to feel the pinch, while Peter Bingon rushed to the lead two furlongs from home, and the race looked to bo all over. In the straight Cardinal Logan, who had been patiently driven, camo with a most determined run, and won very easily from Great Hope, who outstayed Peter Bingon in the straight. The winner was not generally fanciod. Although he is tho actual favourito for the Now Zealand Cup, Cardinal Logan's work had not given his trainer any encouragement to support him, but the manner in which he finished suggestod that he is in tip-top order, and moro than likely to be at still shorter odds for tho Cup. Peter Bingen and Acron faded out badly when asked a serious question, and both can be written out so far as the big race is concorned. Great Hope. went a fair race, but even he can have no chanco on this form with Cardinal Logan. In the Diggers' Handicap Tho Thistle scored & surpriso win, paying the bost dividend of the day. Royal Authoress set out to win from end to end, but fadod out when tackled by The Thistle. It was not by any means an interesting race, nnd was spoilt by tho bad behaviour at tho start of Harina, who interfered with several 6thers engaged. Tho Thistle has been doing great work in private, and tho knowing ones had a good win. Master Don, one of tho woll-backcd division, broke in the first Tound, and was not aftorwards dangerous. ... Dillon's Pride was first out in tho Aviation Handicap, and led for a good part of tho journey, but onco ho was tackled by Auditross ho had little to say in tho argument. Auditress won very easily, and may go on winning in moro select company than she met on this occasion. Sbo is a half-sister to Acron, and probably is more favoured in the matter of temperament than her fast but erratic relative.

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND DAY (special to the rszss.) GREYMOUTH, October 24. The following acceptances have boen received for the second day:— TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs; 10Ji— Boverley Audubon scr: No Fear scr; Danny Boy scr; Moritor scr; Allanora scr; Afton Water scr; Brentfire scr; Cawthron scr; Myrtle Dillon sex; Connio Dillon scr; Charlie Lincoln 12; Homelight 12; Royal Audubon 12; Val Logan 12; Sylvio Logan 24. GIESEKING HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 sovs; for unhoppled trotters. 2.30 class; 16Jf —Nancv McKinney scr; Nelson Wood scr- Taipoiti 24; Comfort 24; Lonesome 36; Dolores 48; Louisiana CO; Bon Elect 72. HURRICANE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 130 sovs; 2.24 class; B?jf—Royal Authoress scr; Miss Dorothy scr; La Spnnette scr; Great Form scr; Audience scr; The Thistle scr; Yelocitv 12; Hold On 12; Bertha Bingen 12; Acre 24; Dome 24; Kyana 36.

LABOUR DAY HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs; 2.25 to mile class; 16.Jf~ Scdgemere scr; Nellie Parson scr; Rose Logan scr; "Thorpio scr; Master Don Q4; Safin Princess 21; Jackio Audubon 21; Wee Gus 3G; Orphan 48; Quality 60.

COBDKN HANDICAP (in harness), of 225 sovs; 2.28 class; 12if—Great Audo scr; Xo Fear scr; Mcritor scr; Zonophone scr; Brentfiro scr; Sylvie Logan 12: Dahlia Dillon 12; Potronius 36; Horotane 48; The Thistle 60.

JUBILEE HANDICAP (iu harness), of 250 sovs; 2.14 class; IOJf —Golden Devon 12; Cardinal Logan 36; Peter Bingen 36; Bonny Logan 36; Acron 36. NGAHERE HANDICAP (in harness), of 120 eovs; unhoppled trotters; 12Jf —Repute scr; Dulcie scr; Merry Jig scr; Reverie scr; Wild Peter 12; Royal Review 36; Nelson Wood 48; Miss Wilkes 48; Taipoiti 72; Comfort 72; Lonesome 84.

WHIRLWIND HANDICAP (in harness), of 145 bovs; 2.22 class; IOJf —Wee Gus scr; Velocity scr; Master Don scr; Jackie Audubon scr; Lady Matchlight scr; Great Form scr; Dillon's Pride 12; The Toff 12; Billy Whizz 24; Springtime 24; Auditress 3G.

OAMARU T.C. DALNAHINE WINS CUP. (rBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAH.) OAMARU October 24. The Oarnaru Trotting Club's Spring Meeting was held in wintry weather. The track was in fair order. The totalisator investments were £23,410 10?, as against £22,948 for last year, an increase of £462 103. Results: IMPROVERS' HANDICAP (in harness), of 155 sovs. For unhoppled trotters. lSru. 7. D. Leahan's b g LEN WOOD by El Carbine —Satinwood mare aged scr Owner 1 2. Rita Corena scr J. McLennan 2 4. Kitty Patch 12 W. Taylor 3 I Little Bingen scr; 8 Eva Reta scr; 11 Lady Bingen. scr; 13 Ard Carbine scr; 3 Al Peters scr; 5 Ria Audubon scr;6 Wattle Patch 36; 9 Tom Wilkes 48; 12 Greywood 72; 14 Fairton 72; 10 Lord Tracey 84 also started. Won by two lengths, four lengths second and third. Times; 3.50, 3.50 2-5, 3.51 4-5. TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 155 sovs. ljm. 3. O. K. Hooper's br g HEROIC syrs by Brent Lccanda—Llama scr Owner 1

« Bankhead scr A. Bryca - 4 Xeerson 24yds .. M. B. Edwards 3 fl Audubon Lad scr: 15 'Onoto scr; 7 Shirley McKinney scr; 16 Jimmio Chimes scr; 14 Muri scr; 1 Return Voyage scr; 12 Master McGrnth scr; 10 Roger Lion scr; S Warcpa 1"- l'l Scottish Maid 24; 6 Stockade Jnr. 36; 9" Doris Pointer 36; a Don Derby -IS niso S,a \Vmi'by a \cngl\i and a half, half a length second and third. Times-3.44, 3.41 3-3, 3,12 4-3. OAMVKTJ CUP HANDICAP, of 600 sovs, including cup valued at 00 sovs. 4.35 i J 'm! ch h DALNAHINE aged 'i,"v" Brent Locanda —Queen's Drive l> R. B. Berry 1 1 Harold Thorpe 3G M. B. Edwards 2 7 Trimmer 12 D. Bennett 3 o\!"v W *•• C. McDeraott 4 lßre'ntloc bracketed with the winner scr; 1" Ttnrold Burwood scr: 9 Bing Boy scr; S Venpmbcr 12; U Billy Sea 24: G Bell Hat- „,!•>.?• 12 Parkwood 3G; 2 Author Jinks S6; 5Vt Maura 4S; 11 Tronaud 48; 3 Princo Pointer 108 also started. {■■„. bv four lengths: tho same distanco between second and third. Times—4.39, 4.40, 4.42 4-3. rCKECRI HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISO sovs. lini. I W McDonald's blk R.KING POINTER bv Young Star Pointer— May htan- . A- trs 12 .. .. 0. Reed 1 3. Mngflefaia ■ - H. Booth 2 5. Exclusive 24 •• G ; Youn S £ 9 Berma Pointer scr; 11 Marinca scr; , Wallace Mac scr; 10 Planet scr; 6 Golden Dillon 12; 2 Kreisler 12; 12 Freo Pointer 24; S Kate Thorpe 24; 4 Kulnine 36; la \au Director 60 also started. Won bv two lengths; eight lengths second and third. Times—2.sl, 2.57 4-5, 2.59 4-o. WUTAKI HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 sovs For unhonpled trotters. 2m. 7 J Hunter's ch g UNDERVIEWER by ' Betel Nut—King Harold mare, aged 60 . ■ • • R-- Townley 1 8. Lord Tracey scr .. J. Wallis 2 1. Commander Bingen 24 W. T. Lowe 3 1 Fairton scr; 10 Greywood scr; 5 Peter Boy scr- 4 Little Bingen scr; 3 Sarsaparilla 12- 2 Nelson Ata GO; .9 Bon Wood GO; 6 Avalanche 72 also started. Won by two lengths; one hundred yards between second and third. Times—4.ss, 5.0 2*5, 5.S 2*o. f WESTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 300 sovs. lm If. 1. J. Henderson's b g PINAL McKINNEY bv Young MgKinncy—Glade syrs 24 J. McLenuau 1 9. Harold Burwood scr .. F. C. Hogarth 2 4. Pan Van 12 .. F. Holmes, jun. 3 8 Leo Todd scr; 6 Hoon Hay scr; 2 Kotuku Jack scr; 3 Trimmer 12; 10 Billy Sea 12; II King Dillon 24; 5 Away 36; 7 Bell Harold GO also started.. . Won by a head: half a length between second and third. Times—2.3B, .2.40 1-5, 2.39 2-5. REDCASTLE HANDICAP (in harness). cf 135 sovs. Xlm. 3. E. Heath's br h CHIMER by Four Chimes—Blue Gown mare aged scr M. B. Edwards 1 4. King Pointer 48 .. ' 0. E. Hooper 2 11. Kroisler 12 .. D. Bennett 3 10 Our Bird scr; 1 Logan Brae scr; 6 Jean McElwyn scr; 12 Spring Note scr; 5 Yoick3 scr; 7 Bay Nut 12; 13 Planet 12; 2 Lee Bingen 12; 14 Kate Thorpe 36; 9 Exclusive 36: 8 Dillon Gold 48 also started. Won by three lengths; four lengths second and third. Times—3.36 1-5, 3.33 1-5, 3.37 4-5. DASH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 200 sovs. lm. 2. T. Cochranc's gr g HUON DENVER by Denver Huon—Prince Imporial mare aged scr .. J. Behrens 1 3. Lingfield scr .. .. H. B. Booth 2 1. Pointalena 12 .. F. Holmes, jun. 3 6 Maud Logan scr; 4 Glen Farg scr; 9 Oboe M. Wilkes Bcr; 10 Itnshi scr; 7 Queen's General scr; 5 Four Bells 12; 8 Bing Boy 24; 11 King Dillon -IS also started. Won by three lengths; four lengths second and third. Times—2.lß 2-5, 2.18 4-5, 2.19.

NOTES ON T,HE RACING. (SPECIAL 10 IHX PRESS.) OAMARU, October 24. Though a cold sou'-easter blew across tho course all day, there was no rain till just after tho conclusion of the seventh race. The track was in good order, though a little dead, and tho racing interesting. Fourteen started for tho opening event, tho Improvers' Handicap, for -which Beta Corona was the popular choice. Keta Corena soon hit the front, followed by Al Peters. Rota Corona broke, and Al Peters led with a round to go. Len Wood, who lost ground at tho Btart, went wp to tho leaders, Al Peters criod "enough," and Lon Wood joined Reta Corona. In the run home Beta Corona again broke, and Len Wood went on to win comfortably by two lengths, Kitty Patch being four lengths further away. Littlo Bingen broke his overcheck, and had to be cased up. Heroic was always well placed in the Trial Handicap, and in tho straight came away and won very nicely. All acceptors faced tho starter for tho Oaniarn Cup. In a good betting race Author Jinkß was favourite. .Brentloc bogan fast, and led down the back from Harold Burwood, Trimmer, and Bell Harold, while alroady Prince Pointer had made up a lot of ground, and was racing well with Away. Passing tho post Brentloc was just in front of Harold Burwood, tho pair being ten lengths ahead of Trimmer, with 801 l Harold next, followed by Menomber and Harold Thorpe. Down .tho back Brentloo and Harold Burwood were racing in front, a dozen lengths in front of Trimmer and Bell Harold. A littlo furthor on Harold Burwood seemed to stumble, and broke, losing his apparently good chance in the race. Passing the post for the last circuit Bell Harold led from Trimmer, with Menember and Harold Thorpo now close up. Bell Harold broke, and Brentloo again lad from Trimmer, Datnahine, and Harold Thorpe. Racing for homo Dalnahino headed the leaders, and, coming on, won very easily by four lengths from Harold Thorpe, who was three lengths in front of Trimmer. Then followed Away, Brentloc, and Prince Pointer. King Pointer ended up a better favourito than Kreisler for the Pukeuri Handicap. Berma Pointer began vory quickly, and led down tho back from Kroislcr and LingflcK, but beforo tho homo turn Kreisler headed Bormn Pointer, and led past tho poßt four lengths clear of Lingfiold, Free Poinler, and Exclusive. Going down tho back Lingfield hoaded Kreisler, as did Exclusive, and the favourite was coming fast. Once in line for homo King Pointer easily held his own, and beat Lingfield by a littlo over a length, with Exclusive six lengths further away. Thon followed Kate Thorpe, Maringa, and Kulnine. Commander Bingen ended up favourito for the Waitaki Handicap, but the raco was a shocking exhibition, every ono of the starter's breaking up during tho race. Lord Tracy, Greywood, and Fairton wero tho leaders till tho second timo round, when Underviewer headed them, and, followed by Lord Tracy, led for the remainder of the journey. In a good raco home Underviewer just beat Lord Tracy by a length, with Commander Bingen a bad third. Nelson Ala broke early, and was never seen afterwards. Final McKinney ended up first choice for tho Weston Handicap. Kotuku Jack began quickly, and led along tho back from Pnn Yan and Harold Burwood. Racing past the post Pan Yan and Kotuku Jack wero abreast, three lengths in front of Hoon Hay and Harold Burwood. Running along the back Kotuku Jack was slightly in front of Pan Yan, but as they crossed tho bottom stretch Harold Burwood closed up, and, heading Kotuku Jack, joined Pan Yan. The latter coming out from the fence caused Harold Burwood to cover extra ground, and let Final McKinney up on tho fence. In a magnificent finish Final McKinney just lasted long enough to beat Harold Burwood by half a head, with Pan Yan a neck away, and Away close up. ■ Lee Bingen was favourite for tho Rcdcastlo Handicap in a good betting pool. Chimer-began well, and led past the post from Lee Bingen, Our Bird, Bay Nut, and Kreisler. The order was tho same along the back nnd passing the post for the last lap. Going down tho back Chimcr and Lcc Bingen wero racing almost abreast, followed by Kreisler. just heading a big bunch. Going across the bottom to the homo turn Chimcr started to draw away, and in tho run home won very easily by throo lengths from King Pointer, who was four lengths in front of Kreisler. The racing concluded with the Dash Handicap. Imshi led past the post from Lingfield and Glen Farg. Up the back stretch Huon Denver went very fast, and was following Lingfield. Crossing the bottom Huon Denver headed Lingfield, and going on in fine style, won very easily by three lengths from Lingficd, with Pointalena third.

THAMES J.C. HANDICAPS. (VP.ESS ASSOCIATIOK TELEGBAM.) WELLINGTON, October 24. The following -weights havo been declared for the Thames Jockoy Club's Meeting:— BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 150 govs. sf.

Modest Boy .. 9 0 Creation 7 10 Rarakau 8 13 The Lover .. 7 10 Royal Doulton 8 12 King Swift .. 7 10 Subdivision .. 8 12 Nola 7 10 Whakarite 8 11 Night 7 10 Whnka King 8 9 Miss Myrtle .. 7 1C Te Kawana 8 9 Porapeus 7 10 Goldon Temperature 7 10 Wedding 8 8 "Viburnum 7 10 Winsome Boy 8 8 Bombardier .. 7 10 Desert Knight 8 8 Hone Hcke .. 7 10 Speechless .. 8 7 Bannock 7 10 Taurimu 8 7 King Peg .. 7 9 Lady Robinson 8 5 Mussie .. 7 9 Judee's Box 8 4 Portieus 7 9 Abbey Day .. 8 2 The Cryer .. 7 9 Xassock 8 2 Royal Fiery Lad .. S 1 Micrometer 7 9 Eold Front .. 8 1 ■flying Lord Tresses 7 9 Tburnham 8 0 Storm Fiend 7 9 Brampton 7 13 Amos 7 9 La Roma 12 Diamond Queen 7 n Master Noel 7 1'2 Parfcit 7 a Acushla 7 12 Amour 7 9 Piet 12 Cullgio 7 9 Luxurious 11 Tidal 7 9 Ash Tray .. ' 7 11 Josie Mt.lvilln 7 9 Good Boy .. I " Royal March 7 9 Orchus . • 7 11 San Quin .. 7 9

THAMES VALLEY HANDICAP, o£ *» 0 SOTS Hipo Lo Choucas .. 9 v 9 " Ballymoy n Arcliiba' 11 7 IS 7 9 7 9 King Smock In the Shade 8 12 S 10 Serang To Koreke . • 7 9 Now Moon .. Archeno S 't Nnmutere King Fotoa .. 7 ,1 Siaosi „. s 3 Killuto •• rS 1 jfacroom •• V \] ' * S 1 Arch Queen .. £ ,i. Branson s 0 Flying Tresses '' PURIRI HANDICAP.. °£.1 5 _° sovs. lm Modest Boy 9 0 Cobham 8 1. Baly Bri'ii .. S 12 13 Royal Doulton S 11 Respirator r10 Levcnside Whaka Kins 8 10 s 8 Koniak ptnr Comet .. 7 10 10 Daddy's Girl Restaurant .. 8 4 rict Ciood Boy .. 7 10 Wyoming . ■ 8 0 I'rownins v Beauty 7 10 Bold Front .. s o 5f. 8 S NURSERY =00 sovs Avonccurt .. x '\ i„ t ,t.„,„m 7 Potoilawn Nankin Bluo 8 1 of Orange 7 7 Principal Justify 8 0 8 0 Look Out 7 i. lied l.ion 7 12 7 10 Coruscate King Val 7 7 The Begum .. 7 10 7 0 .Section Armenia 7 5 Aggressive Wilmington .. 7 8 7 8 Valimoud Valour 7 5 Monster 7 S HAURAKI P L-UNS HANDICAP, of «ovs. 1r " 25 0 Mint Leaf .. d 6" S 13 Qaineoma Sleepy Sol .. 8 8 4 Ph'aola S 10 Eh Timi 8 3 0 Nippy Branson «» S 0 Manly 8 S 8 Arch Queen . ; . 8 0 Thursby S G Harbour View 8 0 Ballymoy II. 8 6 THAMES HURDLES, of 600 sovs. 2m Karamu >. 10 12 Blue Sky 9 " Glenotus .. 10 8 Wiltshire 9 0 Kendal 10 4 Stonewall 9 0 Kamohameha . 10 3 Mangani 9 0 Rahepoto .. 9 13 Whakatoe 9 0 Prince Rufus 9 11 King of the Slump 9 G Air 9 0 0 Te Tahi 9 1 Mais 9 Pcndavies 9 3 GOLD FIELDS CUP, of COO sovs. ljm. Pegaway 9 0 I'apatu 7 •' Transformer 8 0 Gala Day 7 G Dolightment 8 2 Desert Glow 7 4 Eden Hall .. S 1 Nippy 7 3 [lipo •. 8 0 Flying Juliet 7 3 Mint Leaf .. 7 12 Lord Star 7 0 Master Doon 7 12 Ballachulish 1' 0 Royal Mint .. 7 11 Goldon Krist 7 0 Mosaic • • 7 11 Barometer .. 7 0 Dayguard 7 10 Sleepy Sol .. 7 0 Ua Choucas .. 7 9 Manly .. 7 0 Paganelli 7 9 Kendal .. 7 0