THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 515, 24 May 1909, Page 6

THE TURF.

RACINC FIXTURES. May 24,-North Otago J.C. Winter. , . May 2b.— Takapuna J.C. Winter. May 24.—Wanganui J.C. Winter. WANCANUI JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING. (HI IBIiEQBArU—rBESS AESOCIATIOR.) Wanganul, May 22. Tho Wanganui Jockey Club's winter meeting opened to-day. Heavy rain fell during part of the day. The totatisator put through £9226, as against £9474 the same day last year. The following are the results: — BOROUGH HANDICAP, of 125 sovb. Sis furlongs—Mr. J. JJulL'ss (junr.) o. g. Irish Rifle, Dy Musketry—Element, 6yrs., Bst. (G. Price), 1: Mr. L. G. Bremer's b. g.Kareroa, by St. Clements—Kohina, 6yrs., 7st. 131b. (F. D. Jones), 2; Mr. W. Christie's b. g. St. BUI. aged, 7st. 31b. (J. Treaver), 3. Also started: Ballarat, Bst. 71b. (W. Price); Mon Ami, Bsi. 51b. (W. Young): Waikaraka, Bst. 31b. (A. Oliver); Gipsy Belle, 7st. 121b. (0. Jenkins): Hermia. 7st. 41b.' (F. Coloman.); Toa Tuhi, 7st. 31b. (R. Lambess); Cyrene, 7et. 31b. fW. Ayies); Nicotine, 7st. lib. (E. Lowe). This proved an easy win for Irish Rifle. Time, lmin. 16 l-sseo. , WANGANUI STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 400 sovb. About three miles.'' Mr. F. Saundera's blk. g. Moccasin, by ' Hippocampus, aged, 9st. 13lb. "*t~~ (H. Cairns) 1 Mr. James Orr's b. g. Tilson, by Lethe — Danebury mare, aged, lOst. 21b. CT. Pritchard) 2 Mr.. J. Cameron's b. g. Kiatero, aged, ; 12st. 61b (John O'Conncll) 3 Also started: Eurus, list. 31b. (J. Nolan); Northern Star, 9st. Pi° e )! No ß>> lOst. (J. Delaney): Jackpot, lOst. (D. Watt); Aroha. 9st. 121b. (C. O'Brien); Oryx, 9st; 121b. (W. Hall); Pawa, 9st. 121b. (H. Telford); Playmate, Ost. 101b. (A. M'Connon); Clarabolle, 9st. (TV Whitehouse) ; Ballance, 9st. 91b. (Jorry O'Connell); Whimper. 9st. 81b. (J. Lj-ford). , Tilson led to the first fence, followed by Oryx, Clarabelle, Northern Star, and Bums, the prominent back division comprising Ballance, Nogi, and Kiatere. The field continued in two divisions around the back and into the Btraight, Tilson leading, with Northern Star. Eurus, Jackpot, Pawa, and Oryx in attendance. Going into the back for the second time Noei moved up, but fell at the spare. Eurus followed suit at tho double brush. Moccasin, who had been handy, improved bis position, and Playmate, Jactpot, Oryx, and Kiatere came. up. Tilson-led past the stand, with Jackpot, Moccasin, Playmate, and Kiatere next in order. At the back a'chapter of accidents occurred, only five horses continuing. Moccasin led round to the straight from Tilson, with Kiatoro some lengths away. Oryx and Ballance bringing up'the rear. Moccasin won comfortably by 'three lengths, the third horse being six lengths away. Time, 6min. 17sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlong^.—Ma A. Peter's b. g. Waiata, by Tnpuhi—Vortigeur mare, 4yrs., 7at. 51b. (R. Lambert), 1 ! ; Mr. F. C. Faber's o. g. Overtimo, by Musketry—Leonessa, syrs., 9st. 31b. (W. Young), 2; Mr. W: Tully's blk. g. Purakau. by Saracon—Lollah, 4yrs. (G. Lowe), 3. Also started: Nyhmd, 9st. 41bV (H. Cairns); Mulga Bill (E. Coleman) ; Clemency, Bst. 6lb. (O. Jackson) ; Toanga, Bst. 31b. (C. Jenkins); Sodgemoor (W Price); Red Wing, 7st. 91b. (F. Cress); Cauldton, 7st. 81b. (H. Price); Flying Wind, 7st. 51b. (E. Trask); Sea Wind, 7st. (A.'Ward); Slippery Queen, 7st. (F. Coleman); Jennie (A. Coleman); and Rifle Shot, 7st. (H. Batten). Won by half a head. Time, lmin. 4 3-ssoc. '■ ' . ..■■•■'

KAITOKE HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Mr. W. Homes's b. m.- Feu-de-Joio, by Torpedo—Merry Maiden, 6yrs., 9st. (J. Morris), 1; Tokoroa, 2; Mr. J. Rawson's b. g. Stayboy, by Lobel—Dauphin mare, aged, list. 51b. (F. Flynn), 3. Also started: Rangihaota, list. lib. (H. Tclford); Claremont, lOst. 121b. (J. H. Broreton); Auratus, 10st. 71b. (C. Cochrane) ;,Taupo, 9st. 101b. (H.. Copestake);. Waione, 9st. 6lb. (B.: Ellerm); Indian yMutiny, 9st. 51b. (0. Cress); Moscow, 9st. 21b. (H. Cairns); and.Lothair, 9st. (N. Campbell). Lotbair got away best 9st. (N. Campbell). Won easily. Time, 3min. 30 l-ssec. , ' -.■■',-■ CENTURY HURDLES, of 300 sove. About two mrlee and' a distance. Mr. J. Bull's (jun.) b. g. Belario, by The ' Officer—Sprite, 6yrs., 9st. 21b. . '■■"'. • (H. Futeher) 1 Mr. J. Caeserley's l>.-g. Compass, by Daystar—Mainboom, 6yrs., 9st. 121b. : ' (0. Cochrane) 2 Mr. W. Davies's br. g. Xavier, aged, 10st.\ 3lb. ......(H. Tolford) 3

Also started: Maetor Douglas, list. ■ 81b. (J. Hall); Maid), list. 71b. (W. Young); Exmoor, list. 51b. (A. M'Conmon); Waipu, (H... Cairns): Snip, lOst.'.-21b. (E. Scttdlar): Whatakura, 9st. 101b. (T. Pritchard); Prospector, i. 9st. 31b. (J, Lyford); and Chase ,Mah, 9st. (A. , Oroaver). Aprangi was quickest away, and led .round to tie back from Chase Mab and Belario, with Maidi and Froepector bandy. Maidi led over tho second jump (where Exmoor camo down), and headed the field at tho back, followed by Chase Mab, Aorangi, Snip, and Bolario. Snip caulo down at tno end of the back stretch, Maidi took • the jump in front of tho stand with Prospector, anoT Master Douglas closed up. The lastnamed then fell. Sfaidi continued her advantago till half a mile from homo, when Belario came up, followed by Xavier, Compass, and Aorangi. At the entrance to the straight Aorangi came down, and Belario headed tho field, winning by two lengths. None of the jockeys were seriously injured, but Master Douglas broke his log, and had to be shot Time, 4min. 3 2-ssec. CONNOLLY HANDICAP, of 250 ■ sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Mr. D RutheK ford's b. m. Gwendoline, by St. Ilario—Femalo Franchise, 6yrs., 7st. (W. Ayera), 1; Mr. H. M'Manaway's blk. h. Mahuta, by Mahaki— Spring, syrs., 7st, 91b. (F. Coleman), 2; Mr. G. ClareburtV b. f. Lady Menschikoff, by Monschikoff—Sister Frances, 3yrs., Gst 101b CF. CressV 3; Also sorted :> Maniapofoi Bst. 61b. (W. Price); Woodhey, Bst. lib! (F! D. Jones); Roosevelt, Bst. (A. Oliver); Wajtapu, 7st. 81b. (W. M'Kiiy); Daisy Paul, 7st. 4lb. 01. Young); Astraca, 6st. 111b. (E Lbwe); Wee Trinkek, 6st. 101b. (T. Carroll) • First Mate, 6st. 81b. (W. Fraser); andLamsdorff, 6st. 71b. (H. Batten). Won comfort ably, Time, 2min. 12 2-ssee. \ PUKUA HAOK, HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Ono mile.—Mr. H\ Spratt's b. g. Mondip, by St. Paul—Sou'-wester mare, 3yrs., 9st lib; (C. Jenkins), 1; Mr. W. T. Hook's ch.g. Strategist, by Nelson—Dudu, 3yra., Bst. 61b. ,(W. Young), 2; Mr: H.,M'Manaway's ch.g. North East, by Euroclydo'n 4yrs Bst. 21b. (A. Oliver)/.3. Also started: Research, 9st. lib. (G. Price); Mallet, Bst. 31b. (P.-D. Jonee) ;• Anemono, Bst. (F, Coleman); Paione. 7et. 61b. (R. Young); Shannon Lass, 7st. 61b. (H. Price); 'Marathon, 7st. 21b (E. Lowe); Vinoo, 7st. 21b. (Lambess) • Marshal, 7st. lib. (T. Carroll); The Rievor 7st. (W. Ayers); Montpclier, 7st. (H. Batten); and Adopted, 7st. (J.-Orcar). Strategist and North East were quickest away, the formor leading round to \tho back, where Mcndip, who had boon somowhat slow in starting, took command, arid though pushed by. Strategist, held his own, and won by half a length, with North East closo up. Time, lmin. 4650 C. . , ._■ .\ .. ACCEPTANCES FOE SECOND D.AT. (dt TBiEoaiPH—rniss jissociation.) : Wangatiul, Hoy 23. The following aro the acceptances for tho second day of tho Wanganui .'Jockey Club's Winter meeting:— ; > ■ WINTER OATS. Six furlongs.-Irish Rifle, Bst. 131b.; Ballarat, Bst. 41b.; Kareroa, Bst. 41b.s lion Ami, Bst. ■ 21b.; Waikaraka, Bst. 21b.; St. Bill, ,7st. 41b. j Hermift, 7st. 21b.; Cyrone, Cst. 131b.; Nicotine, Cst. Mb.; and Montpolier, Cst. 71b. , . . . EMPIEE HANDICAP. Ono mile and a distance.—lrish Riilo, Bst. 91b.; Mahuta, Bst. lib.; Gfrcndolina, 7st. 131b.; ' Roosevelt, ls\. 121b.; Ballarat, 7st. 71b. j Waitapu, 7st. 01b.; Mendip, 7st. 51b.; Daisy Paul, 7et. lib.; Lady JlcuBchikoff, 7st.; Astraca, Gst. 101b.; ToaTuhi, Gst, 91b.; Wee Trinket, Cst. 91b.; and XamsdorlT. 6st. 71b. . RATA HURDLES. Ono mile and Qve fur-longs.-rStayboy, list. 71b.; Clarcmont, lOst. 91b.; Auratus, lOst. 61b,; Neva, Ost. 131b.; Fencer]

Joio, 9st 131b. ; Moose, 9st 71b. J Taupo, 9st. 7T8.; Tokoroa, 9st. 61b.; Waione, 9st. 41b.; Indian Mutiny, lib.; Bnrton, 9st; and Moscow, 9st FAREWELL HACK. Six furlbngs.-Over-time, fet. 81b.; Nvland, 9st 21b.; Strategist, Bst 131b.; Mulga Bill, Bst. 121b.; North East, Rst 01b.; Waiata, Bst. lib.; Brilliancy, Bst., lio.j Toanga, Bst.; Sodgemoor, 7et. 91b.; RedAVing, 7et. 71b.; Dervish, 7sb. 71b.;'and Adopted, 7st. GRANDSTAND ' STEEPLECHASE. Two miles and a half.-Eurus, list. 21b.; Jackpot, lOst. 31b.; Aroha, 9st. 111b.; Oryx, 9st. lOlb.; and Playmate, 9st. 91b. MAY HURDLES. About ono milo and threequarters.—lfaidi, list. 41b.; Exmoor, list. 41b.; Xavior, lOst. 51b.; Compass, lOst. 51b.; Aorangi, lOst. 31b.; Snip, lOst.; Whataknra, 9st. 71b. j and Prospector, 9st ' . BALGOWNIE HACK. Ono milo and a distance.—Research, Bst. 121b.; Strategist, Bst. 111b.; Lady Lucy, Bst. Gib.; Mallet, Bst.; Anemone, 7st. 111b.; Maori Rifle, 7st. 51b.; Shannon Lass, 7at. 31b.; Marathon, 7st.; and Map Bhal, 7st. ■•'■■'.

NOTES ON THE RACING.

fBl GtENCOB.I

, Wanganul, May 22. Considering the unsettled state of tho weather during tho past woek, tho Wanganul Jockey Club wore fortunate in securing a fine afternoon for the first day of tho winter meeting, and the consequence was a largo attendance. Naturally the track was heavy, but the fields in all the.races were very big. Backers were mostly at sea over the results,' tho first and last races being the only ones in whicli well-backed horeee triumphed.

There were an unusual number of falls in the jumping events, but fortunately none of the jocireye was seriously injured. A. M'Connon received a large scalp wound as a result of ,a fall off Playmate in the Steeplechase, and he again mot with an accident on Esmoor in tho Century Hurdles. Cairns, the rider of Aorangi, and Delanoy, tho ridetf of Nogi, received facial bruises, and several others escaped with a shaking.

Master Douglas, one of the most promising of.this season's hurdlers, broke his leg as tho result of a fall in the Century Hurdles, and had to be shot. i

The fourteen acceptors all Btarted in tho Wanganui Steeplechase, but the country proved very stiff; and only five got safely round. Thoso that finished were aged horses, while the names of the placed horses —Moccasin, Tilson, and Kiatere—clearly demonstrate that old and experienced 'chasers are the best for stiff country. Jackpot, the favourite, looked a certain winner when ho lost his ridft- six furlongs from homo. He bad been jumping beautifully and had a big break on his field and looked to be going well, bnt he dipped after landing and D. Watt was easily unseated. It was a good race over the last part between- Moccasin and Tilson, but tho former had been jumping cleverly, and had more left in him when it came to the final pinch. ' Kiatero did .well; to . finish third with his weight, and is quite in his pnmo as a 'chaser yet. Ballanoe and Oryx' were a , long way behind the placed horses, and Pawa, who was pulled up, was too far away to persevere till the end. \ Earns, the National winner, was expected to got round but he was among tie fallen. _A dozen horses contested tho Century which was brimful of accidents. First, Ennoor fell then Snip, then Master Douglas, and then Aorangi. Master Douglas !r d J I '^ a t> ut at tho in front of the stand he jumped ori the mare's quarters S d V»™E «»ra. fractured his leg. Maidl led till three fnrionga from home, when she gave place to Belano and Compass It was an interesting finish between this pair' and Aavier, but Belano was first over the last hurdle, and finishing full of running, won TOE ? f ?J t ?i ly *, e ? OU $ l - Whatakura.was fourth and Maidi fifth. %aipu and Prospector wore right out of tho hunt, and the fatter is in nothing like the condition ho was' in this time -last year, when ho won tho May Hurdles. i . J "So far as the Connolly Handicap was concerned Gwendolma wastheonly ono in it at ~ , , - woodhey and Boosevelt were well backed, but- tho former, finished badlyj and the latter was handicapped by the goMahuta found the soft track to hie liking, and mado most of the pace, but died away in the last furlong, just lasting long enough'to'finish second. .■ It is /interesting to note that tho .throe jumpers from Riccarton all fell,in their racos, but, Gwondolina, the only > Riccarton. candidate.racing on the flat, won her race. Irish Eifle had an easy win in, the Boroogh Handicap, IV Price standing off Ballarat to ride Mr. Bull's horse. Mendip, cleverly handled by Jenkins.' scored nicoly. in the last event..'-. . ' Moccasin's win was not the only one credited to a Hutt-trained horse, as' Waiata scored for Mr, A. Peters in the Electric Hack, j : Several of the jurnpa on the .Wangonni oourse are to be considerably modified before the racing commoncee' on Monday. Tho fact that only five out of fourteen starters completed the course in tJro bis jumping ovont to-day probably influenced the stewards in ordering -them to bo lowered.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING.

COT TILBOEAFU— rjtESS ASSOCIITION.I > Auckland, May 22. The Takapuna Jockey Club's winter meeting opened to-day in miserable weather, heavyrain falling nearly all the afternoon. ' Tho attendance was good and the fields largo. Thirty-two bookmakers wore licensed at £25 for two days. The totalisator" investments for the day were £5985 10s. Tho following are the results;—. , . ; MAIDEN PLATE, Soven furlonge.—Valentino, 7et. 71b (Nodde), 1; Waiotahi, Bst. 61b. (Eyan) 2; Jill, 7st. 121b. (P. Brady), 3. Also startod: Zinnia, 85t..41b; (Deeley); Luminator, 7st, 41b. (Sccn.in); Tamahere,'7st. '21b. (R. E. Brown); Dainty, 7st. (R. W. Brown); Waikulcu, 7st. (Pearce); Seldom, 7st. (Percival); "Lady Jano,6st. 121b. (C. Brown); Castlo Blanoy, 6st. 121b. (Killick); and Toa Tore, 6st. 101b. (M'Millan). Won by a length. Time, Imin. 35 2-ss«c.', : • . FIRST PONY Five furlongs and a half.—Mailta, 7sf. 81b. (M'Millan), 1; Etonia, 7st. (C. Brown), 2; Cyrona, 7st. 101b. (R. E. Brown), 3. Also startod: Mighty Atom, 9st. 21b. (Whale); Glenora; Ost. (Barr); Octoroon, Bst. 91b. (Ryan); Quadroon, Sst. (W. R. Brown): Miss Time, Bst. 61b. (Ackroyd); Nora.Sonlt, 7st. 121b. (Percival); and Ttrpaea, 7st.- (Pearoo). Maika led throuphout,' and won by three lengths. Time, Imin. 16sec. ' , ' . \ EMPIRE HANDICAP. ; ': One milo and a'< quarter.—Advocat-o, 7st. 1211).' (Deeloy), 1; Waucbopo. 7st. 41b. (Percival), 2; Dardanus, 7st. 2lb. (R. E. Brown), 3. " Also started: Lochbuie, Bst. 81b. (C.'Brown); Miss Wimiio, ; 7st. lllb. (Brady); Scotty, 7st. 101b. (R,yan); Waihuka, 7st. 31b. (M'Millan); Bully, 7st. 81b. (Buchanan); Carmania, 7st. 611). (Killick); Nccktio,"6st. 1011). (Gilbert); Rimlcck, 6st. 71b. (R. W. Brown) • Lord Roscbery, 6st. 71b. (Kocnan); and Leafirq. 6st. 71b. (Poarco). Won by threo longths, ivith two lengths between second and third. Leafi.ro lost his ridor at the start, and took no part in tho race/ Timo, 2min. 21scc. • ' MAIDEN HURDLES. One milo and; a half and a hundred yards;—Eblis, 9st. 61b. (V. Coloman), 1; Armagh, Ost. (Gray), 2; Cyrari, 9st.. 31b. (Deerey), 3. Also started: Kremlin, lOst. 71b. (M'Gregor); Waikato, j lOst. (N. .Coleman); Tui'.Cakobau, 9st: 121b. j (M'Kinnon); Pukinui, 9st. 711 i. (Murray); Swcot Alice, 9st. 31b. (Jfiiher); Gladsmuir, Ost. 51b. (Pertor); Kaitangata, 9st: 51b. (Scott); Red M'Gregor, Ost. 31b. (Whale); Heathen, Ost. 31b. (J. Jonos); Keep Stop, 9st. (Cow;an); and Hokomai, 9st. (Ackroyd). Won by a neck, a like distance separating second and third. Timo, 3min. 15 2-ssec. HiVTmAKI HURDLES. Two miles.—To Aria, lOst. (Portor), 1; To Kainui, flst. 41b. (M'Grogor),-2; Irish, 9st. lllb. (M'Kinnon), 3. Ajpo,started: Sol, lOst. Gib: (W./WilsoiO; Reservoir, lOst. 51b. (Jones); Le Benu, lOst 51b. (Pinkor); Cuiragno, lOst. 31b. (Deeroy); Liiscomlx), Ost. 101b. (Spoakman); Creusot, 9st. 61b: (Watkins). Won by> two lonßtlis. Timo, 4min. 12 3-ssec'. NGATARINGA HANDICAP. Five furlongs and a half. 7st. 71b. (C. Brown), 1; Starboard, 7et. 41b. (Percival), 2; Valontinp, Bst. (Noddo), 3. Also startod: Waiotahi, Bet. 71b. (Ryan); Norma, 7st. CDeolej); Don 7at. (E. E.

Brown): Silent, 7et. (M'Millan); Waikulra, 7st. (Gilbert); Madam Soult, 6st; 31b. (Kec nan); Censure, 6st. 131b. (It. W. Brown); Leafiro, 6st. 121b. (Greenwood); Komata, 6st. 101b. (Killick); Olive Rose, 6st. 101b. (Porcival). Aimwell led all tho way.. Time, lmin. 17 2-Ssoc.

ROYAL HANDICAP. Myo fur Jones, and' a half.—Sir Artegal. .7st; 71b. (C. Brown), 1;. Foremost, Bst. ?!!). (M'Millan), 2; Coreroandel, Gst. lOllj. ft. E. Brown), 3., Alsa started: Dogger Bank, Bst. 121b. (Eyan)j Dovonporfc, Bst. (Buchanan); John, 6st. 101b.' (J. Brady). Sir Artcgal led nil the way and won easily. Timo, lmin. IGscc. •

ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND .DAY. The following are tho acceptances (or the second day's racing of the Takapuna Jockey Club!- • . •■; ■ - .'' PUPtfKE HANDICAP.—Waiotabi, Bst. 91b.j Valentino, Bst. alb.; Maika, BsL'; Aimwoll, BsL; Starboard, 7st.; Norma, 7st. 91b;; Don Quox, 7st. 21b.; Madam Soult, 7st.j Leafiro, 7st; Stjldom, Gst: 131b.; Etonia, Gst. 131b.; Olivo Rose, Gst. 121b.; Castlo Blancy, Gst. 121b.; Toa Tero, 6st. 121b.; Waikuku, 6st. 121b.; and Silent Gst. 121b. . . SECOND PONY HANDlCAP.—lmprimnj, 9st. 51b.; "Glenora, 9st.; Mighty Atom, Bst. 121b.; Octoroon, Bst. 111b.i Mahinga, 85t.91b.( Miss Time, Bst.; Quadroon, 7st. 121b.; Nor( Soult, 7st. 101b.; Leafiro, 7st. 41b.; and (ist. 101b. , . .•:■■■". BRITANNIA' HANDICAP—Lochboio, ,Bst 51b.; Mahono, 7st. 101b.; Wauchopo; Tst-Jflb-f Waikukii, 7gi. 71b.; Dardanus, 7st. 61b.; Devoa port, 76t".5it0.; Bully, 7st. 41b.; Carmaroa; 7et, 31b. j. Assoff, Gst. 81b.; Miss Advance, Gst John, 6st. 71b.; and liord Roscbory, 6st. 71b. . TAKAPTJNA HURDLES.-Kremlin, lOst 81b.; Eblis, lOsf.; Waikato, 9st. 91b.; Glads mnir, 9st. 81b.; Carlylc, 9st. 81b.; Cymri, 9st 71b.; Armagh, 9st; 71b.; Bully, 9st. 71b.; Be< M'Gregor, 9st. 31b.; Kaitangnta, 9st. Slb.i Pleiades, 9st.; and Putararu, Ost. , . v> HAtrTHRU HURDLES.-ToArai.lost.BTbj Irish, lOst; Cniracno, 9st. 121b.; To .Kainui 9st. 101b.; Luscombc, 9st. 101b.; Ncstator, 9st 61b.; Bully, 9st. 31b.; Noteorini, 9st. 31b.; New> town, 9st.; Lnminator, 9st.; Victoria, 9et.'j Fore most, 9st.; Dogger Bank, Bst. 91h.; Hohunga tahi, Bst 31b.; Devonport, Bst.; Tarina, 7et 71b.; Necktio, 7st; and John, Gst. 101b;- ■

WELTER HANDICAP.-Valontino, Bst 21b.j Tattoo, Bsto. 21b.; Bully, Bst.; Azoff, 7st lOlb.i Escamillo, 7st. 81b.; Miss ■ Advance, 7st. ■Tib. J Lord Rosobcry, 7st. 71b.; and Tupaca, 7st. 7lb.

NORTH OTACO JOCKEY CLUB'S WINTER MEETING,

-.-■■'' Oarnaru, May 22; The North Otago Jockey Club eonunonoed its winter meeting to-day. Baari during the night made the course heavy. The tobalisa- . tor put through' £3824. The following are ; the results:— ' ; WAIKATJRA HtTRDIiES. One mile and. a half.—Homeward, 9at.-121b., 1;' Ringman,, 9st. 131b., 2; Southern Cross,,list. 31b., 3.,' Also started:. Orsino, Storm, and Fuhnoro. Time, 3min. leec. •-. ~■-.'.". ,-' TOKABAHL WELTER.: Six furioogs.-/ Miss Gal, 9st. 111b., 1; Master Alix, 95t.31b., 2j Oiyoi, 9st. ,21b., 3. Also started: Ito. , Aid Roigh', Do Witte, Lurosomo, and Bed and■ Black..- ' /.- * . V ' " ':' " ' TRIAL PLATE. Four furlongs.—Merry r Lass, 1; Obsona, 2; Ripple, 3. Also started: ' Windward, Bruce, Gold ■.Sail, Simon Pure, Benzoic, Santa Clara, Eaglostono, and Sumatra. Time, 52sec. • , , ; OAMARU CUP. Ono milo.—Chief Loehid, ; 7fst. 131b., 1; Federal, Bst., 2; Flitaway,-Bst., lift., 3. Also started: Czar Kolohol. Bst. 18ft.; Warsaw, 6st,lolb.j and Ronaldfihay, v 6st. 71b. • Timo, lmin. 45 2-sseo. WAIAREKA HACK. Sixifurlongs.-Saß>. field, 7st. 91b., 1; Salaam, 7st. 101b., 2; North Pole,\?st. 121b., 3. Also started: British Poor' and Montreal. Time,'- lmia.'' 20iscc. ... ; ..: ',-. ... '■■ ;,. . \ / RAILWAY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— v Merry Lass, Bst. 31b., 1; Balaclava, Bst. . .2; Inchbonny, ,7st. 21b., 3.' Also Btarted: Claymore,, Rosine, and-Vagrance. ...Timo, .] lmin. 6 l-ssoo. , , : r ..''■. STEWARDS' HANDICAP.—Lady Orizoin, ;> 7st. 131b., 1; Gapon,. Cst. 101b., 2; Passion, 7st. 131b.', 3.-Also started: Petrovna, Lof-'.: tus;"Kosti-oma', Ceriso'ajid'Blue;Cuto| Lisa,' 1 , and Miss Gal.- Time, , lmin." 6sco. -...: ■ :-■ ■

•ACCEPTANCES FOR SECOND. DAY,

iBI TELEUBAPH—PSESS ASSOCIATION.) ' Oamaru, May 23.

The following are acceptances for the second day of, the North Otago Jockey Qub's mooting:— '.'." ■ ■ ■

EIiIPHIE HTJRDLES.-Sputhern Cross, list 71b.;■'Homeward, list; Ringman, lOst. 51b.t Orsino, 9st. lSliu; Fulmar, Ost. 21b.; and Storm* Set. .-■''■ - - ■ .

PARKSIDE WELTEE—Potrovna, 10st ilba Ard Koigk, 9si 71b.; Oiyot, 'flet; 61b.; Ito, 9st. 61b.; Lurcsome, Sst, 61b.; Bed and Black, Sslf Liza, 7st.. 91b.; and! Eonaldshay, 7et 71b. ; THE SHOETS.—lncfibonny, Gold Soil, Nowlands, Santa Clara, Obsona, Sumatra, Lady Ranald, Lady Kirk, Rippl«, and Bonaoio. VICTORIA HANDiCAP.-Chiof ' Loebiel, 9st.; Czar Kolohol, Bst. 131b.; Stratagem, Bst.. 91b.; Federal, Bst 81b.; Dβ Witto, let 31b.j Warsaw, Gst. 71b.; and Pinul, 6sL. 71b.. ', . REDCASTLE HACK HANWCAP.-North' Pole, 9st. Sib.; Kostroma, 9st. 51b.; British Poor, Bst. 91b.; Claymore, Bst. Gib.; Sarsfield, Bst.. 51b.; Balaclava, Bst. 51b.; Montreal,. 7st 131b.; Salaam, 7st. Olb.j Inchbonny, Cst. 81b..{ and Simon Pure, Gst. 71b; ' , ■' PTJKEUEI HANDICAP.-Mcrry Lase, Bst. 121b.; Balaclava,'BstMolb.; Obsona, 7et. 91b.; Bruce, 7st. lib.; lady Ranald, 7st. 31b.; Rosinc, 7st. 21b.; I Vagran6o,' 7st.~; Rochester, Gst. 131b.; Windward, Gst. lllb.; Gold Sail,.Gst Sib.;, Eaglestone, 6st. 91b.; and Santa' Clara, Gst. 9lb. ■ .■■■:■. . ■■■'•■

MEMBERS' HANDICAP.-Petrovna, Sslj Lady Orizoin, Bst. 131b.; Federal, Bst. • lllb.j Passion, Sst. lib.;. Master Alix, 7st. 131b.; Ito, 7st. l3lb.;'Ard Eoigh, 7st. 121b. ;■ Kostroma, 7st nib.; Loftus, 7st. 101b.; Miss Gal, 7Bt. Slb.j Cerise and Blue, 7st. 21b.; Cute,. 7st. lib.; Gapon, 7st. lib.; Liza, Gst. Sib.'/ and British Peer, Get. 71b. '.; ; . , . ~ .■".,, .

WELLINGTON PONY AND CALLOWAY RACINC CWIB. .

Tho following aro the handicaps for tho. mooting of the Wellington Pony arid' Galloway Racing Club, to bo held on Juno 3 (Prince of Wales , :! Birthday). • Accoptancea . for the Princo of Wales and Vacation Handicaps close on Wednesday next, at 4 p.m.:— • , ■"'•■■. : • ".■ ■'■•' JUNE HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half.-Aurifcra, list. 121b.; Hcathorlca Loss, lOst. 71b.; Franc, lOst. slb.;'Anglican, 9st. 81b.; Emma, 9st. 21b.; Inspiration; ■ Sst. 21b.; Petroncl, Ost.; Huia, Sst. 131b.; Picotoe, Bst. 81k; Inkorman, Bst. 8lb.; Dorina, Bst. fflb.; Miss Ivy,.Bst. 71b.; and Lady Dauphin, Bst 21b. MAIDEN HANDICAP. Four furlongs and a half.—After Dark, 9st. Gib.; Mermaid, Bst 101b.; Stranded,-Sst. 71b.; Soprano, Bst. Glb.j Sirrah, Bst. Jib.; Bclmont, Bst. ,51b.; Ncedlegiri, Sst. 51b.; Miss Ruby,- Sst. 51b.; Lady Wobb, Bst 51b.;'■ Kotiro Main, Bst.; Miss .Doughs, Bstj Vim, Bst.; and Little Paul, Sst. PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— Aurifora, 12st.; .Moata, list. lllKj Miretta.'lOst. 101b.; Billy, Ost. 91b.; Axiglican, 3st. 71b.;'Lavinia, 9st. 21b.; Sweet Lctbe, 9st j' Arapata, Ost.; Psyche, Sst. lllb.; Weraroa, Bst, 101b.; Piootce, Sst.' 71b.; Inspiration, Bst,' 71b.; Merriniaim, Sst; 61b.;' Firefly, Sst. Glb.j and Miss Dean,. Bst.-2rb. ,■■.■,. .■■.■'■■.: YORK HANDICAP. Four furlongs.—Huia, Ost. 81b.; Dorina, Ost.; Wee Nannie, Bst. 131b.; Lady Dauphin,'Bst. lllb.; Trixie, Bst. 91b.; Mutiny, Sst. lib. J and After Dark, Bst.. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs and a hnlf.-Aurifcra, 12st. 41b.; Miretta, lOst. Gib.; llcathorlca (Lass. lOst. .Gib.; Franc, lOst. Sib.;V Anglican, 9st. 81b.; Petroncl, 9st.; Psyche, Sst. 131b.; Miss Ivy, fist. 131b.; Firefly, Bst.: Glb.j Monnaid,.Bst.;.and Miss Ruby, Bst. ; VACATION HANDICAP. Four furlongsand a half.-Moata, lOst. 131b.; Anglican, 9st. Sib.;' Lavinia, 9st. Sib. , ; Sweet -Letho, Sst 51b.; Taumano, 9st. 51b.; Ampata, 9st.' 31b.; Emma, '.. 9st; 21b.; Inspiration, Sst. 21b.; Pctronel,- 9st; Wcraroa, Bst. lllb.; Merrimauu, Bet. 101b.; , Picotce, Sst. Sib.; After Bark, Bst. 21b.; and Sirrah, Bst. . .. .

THE NEWCASTLE CUP,

lot lELEOitArii-i'iiKss AssiK'uiiiiN—coi'rntonT.) ''■■.'.)': Sydnoyi Moy 23. < The Nowcastlo Cup, bno milo and throe furlongs, resulted: Rockliglit, 6st. 71b., 1; Crofton, Bst., 2; Alias, 7st. 13ft., 3.. \Von by a longtli and a half.'• Time, 2 mine,' 22sec. .';.■■'■.,•■' ■ . •.■ ; v :' .: