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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1059, 23 February 1911, Page 7

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WOODVILLE AUTUMN RACES. FIRST DAY. : ' V- ! : •,■■■' ' ;,■..' . , CUP WON BY THE ROVER. (By Tcterraob—l'rc«j Association.l . '.i ' ... Woodvllle, February 22. • '- > ! Tho'autumn meeting of tho Wcodvillo Jockey Club was commenced in delight-' ful weather to-day. .Tho': rain which fell , ' jn> Monday 'freshened tho coursc in ft wonderful manner, - The a-ttendanco was lirge; ; and, speculation brisk, and during V>. tho day the buih .of XBCO4 passed through I tho totalisator, which was .£1702 in-M- ---' . , ctei 'trf tho amount for tho corresponding , dhy 'lost year. .The arrangements were perfect, and the sport was in every way . enjoyable. -.The ■ following arc tho re- ' eultf.— - • ■'■ ' MAiDEiNTLATK, of 65 sovs. Weight for : > ;; agc. -.Six furlongs: ilonf'J.' D. Ormond> b. g. Altear, by - Birkenhead (impJ-Tcmeraire, -. 4i'-ixrs., 6st; 111b. .......1 Jlr.'l'J. T, Jamieson's Allurement, Sst. ■ ! • MKilfc tot. 3 "iAldi started; Staifa, Bst, Vesuviiiil,' Bst. lllb.i Gay L^! css ' 0 8s ,' J,,: Melnlogue, Bst. *lllb.; - Ohine, Bstr„ lllb.. Jargohj Bst. 71b.; St. Bees, Bst. 71b.j lleetwcel:i Bst. 41b.; Florence Nightingale, Bst.'ilb.; Bst. 41b. _ . "Won* by half:. a length, 'hrco lengths'between second ;and third, xirne, '. lmii(:-1G 2-Ssec. ; - . ■ " HACK 1 HANDICAP HURDLES; of 85 i s'jvs. One. mile and three-quarters, jfr/'-t.' Cameron's b. g.;.To ,Whetu, by ; • . a syrs., lOst. 31b.... 1 ■ llr. It- 51'Daugall's Sunray, 9st— 2 'Mr.'< : 'F. J. Bassott'g Millennial; list.;. ■ ■ : • /'illb. ■: 3 i'jVl&o started: Burton,.9st, lllb.i Waipu- .. tCrc,. 9st.; and Ultimatum,' flst. ■. •: iAi 'tlie first hurdlo Burton jumped over the-fence into thn paddock, and lost his ■: Tidir. ; ! > Won by a length, ,with two lengths ' Mtffeen'-. second; and, third.,- .Time, ■ 3min.' ,2(S\ ; • wiiißm -'HACK HANDICAP, of 75 ;.' : .*;:' i f 'j f ;/'XsOTS," , Seven , furlpngs.-.-': ; Mr. ! : Ross Allen's br.-m.", Attention,', by - vVAdvance—Good Liick; syrs.; Bst.:9lb; 11. . Mr, E. J. Watt's Cheddar, ,Bst. 71b; .2 ' Mr. A.'J. Shearsby's, Floater, 1 7st. lllb. S ■ ■ Also started: Sari Lass, 9st/;- Stourton, 7st; Sib.j Eosom Downs,',7str7lb.;,Queen '. of Scots.. 7st". 71b.; Contour; Tat. 41b.; Eva, 6sl,'iiolb.;'- and Moutoa. Girl, 6st. 7lb. ■ AfiMlcndid race;" The placed, horses • mailefalmflst a dead,heat. .Time, lmin. 29 3-ss6c. ■ WOODVILLE' CUP*- HANDICAP, of 200 . BJivs.; second horso to receive 20 tovs. • -1| from .tho stake. Ono mile and a quar- , f*r. • 1 , ■ Mr;':A. M.'Wright's,br. g. The Rover, • -.'.'iby^Advance—Polly:Perkins,, syrs., / jGst. 91b., t • Jlr.'G. Penfold's ch. g,-. Teotane, -by - ■ i Daunt—Julie, Cvrs.. Ost. 71b. 2 ■ Mr; It;- Brough's b; mv To-Pui'v, by San ; ,: > 'iFranr-Quilt mare,• 4yrs.>--7st. 51b.;.. 3 • Atso started: Sandstream;- 9st, 41b.; 'Kojni, Bst.'lolb.; Parable, Bst. 91b.;/Flin- ' .gotj-Sst. 51b.: Waipaku, 7st. lllb.; Passive, ■ j 7s{2! 41b.; ! Waiwareware, Ost. 101b.; Leo- . i ' lantcr. Gst. 71b. ■ - r ■,-viTeotane led nearly the,wholo way, but wn!, beaten r.t the post by a clear length. Time,. 2mm.,8 4-ssec.-, ■ :- II COUNTY'HACKiHANDICAP, of 75 sovs. , i. i Su furlongs. . . Mr/r W. If.r 11/illev's. br.. m., Leahora, ' 'i'.'iy.Lethe—WaOiora,'Gyrs., Qst..4lb. -1 Mr V. L. Mitchell's Runki 9st. ... 2 • Mr.! iW. 'Hoines's Fond Memory,- 7st., . 91b. 3 sr. Also started: Bowbolls, Bst,. 101b.;Hagr :.- neti,v Bst- 31b.; . Miss Sylvia, 7st. 13llu.; ■ h rnllocli Ai-d, 7st. ,101b.;. - Kautuku, 7st. 1 > 71b.;"Axis, -7str. 41b.; Wairoto, 6st. lllb.; - and i.F]onßcre,-6st. 91b. • , ' '.This was a mafiuficent race. Won.by , a clear , length.,;. Time, lmin. 10-l-sscc. i ; PRESIDENT'S-HANDICAP,'of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs... i . ; . • Jliggott'«„' , J\,g / .'AimwelJi^l)y''; J . ' '-Soult (impi)—Gladys , jray^'-Syrk' ll ''" v^Bsfi : ' 1 Meftsri; Delaney i arid . Reardon's ... yfoanga," Bst,.'l2lb. 2 Mr. "O. i il'Girin's Afterthought,' ,Bst. - v , sib. : : 3 : Also''started: ,Captain vßell, 9st. 71b; J Bollrrasque, , 95t.,21b.; Seaweed; Bst. lllb./ , : AVkipuna, Bst.-101b:; Gunboat, Bst. 91b.' ".Seaweed mado, the running, until .(ho . disthnee : post,: .'where .Aimwell ." came . i through anil won by half a length.' Time, ■■■ /lmin. 33 2-ssec. VICTORIA iHACK' nANDICAP,. of -, 75 , ' • ' sovs:;Onpinile.;' .;. Mr.' D. Keujp's b'.' g.'Juljani/by/Merri-'. vljivcef-Marimn,.3yrs.;' 9str6lb: i..V..... "'l ' , Mc. r AV. Karaitiaija'sTPeacemaker, 1 71b., 2 Mr.;.A.; Stuart's Appin,' Bst. 71b. ...;.. ,3 ; ■:Alio. started: Trout;. 9st. 51b.; • Katiroa,' 9st ; Rongamau,' Bst. : 81b.; Portcullis, Sst.' 71b.; Stevens, • Bst. 711}.; and ■ Bqfiif.-Water, Bst. • 71b.' . '. Julian Won . comfortably, by a;'length. Half la lon'gth ,separated the second and thifd horses:\; Timejilmiiu' 44 l-ssee^' s 1 TELEPHONE ■' HANDICAP, of 100. sovs. ~ - ■ ,\fFive ' furlongs.' .• . ■ ■

Mr.S.'Breroton's eh, in. Hinekorangi, ■ • f.: M'.by- 'SyKia.i; Park—lvohina,. svrs.,- ', • 1 Mr.'fA.:James's Lady Doris, 7st.. 71b.... • 2 ■, IfrilH./Hickey's Lord , Possible, Bst. ■' r Also started-.' Kntharaj -7st;: 9)b.; Miss Advance, 7ft. lib.; and Moatn, Gst. 71b. ' '.Woii .easily by /our: lengths, (Time, lialn.-lssc. .'/NOTES'.ON*.THE RACING. ' t .-• ■ V \ OLIVER RIDES THREE WINNERS. ' ' , Correspondent.) ...: - ■ k v WoodvMle, February, 22. ■ Thii.tein beginners 'con tcstwl' tho ini 'cv'ent—the Maiden Plate. The Hon. , J.ii'D. .Ormond came to .tho meeting tu ' (Birkenhead—Temeroire), the .' t\v6 r y6af-61djfiill-jirother to Audax, make Vhii first appearance. Altear got well out, '. about.- thinf, and, after being .badly intereecured 'the-'verdict' easily. l .' Allurement ran out badly in tho straight. !■' alid jtippeared to* interfere with. the win- ; -n«;f,;.!ind after the race the stewards administered'a caution to Oliver (rider of ' Alliirement).i It did not- apparently dothat;: horseman any later in the - day','h6 reached the" post "three' tihies'on" wiiining horses. ~ . "IVairarapa sportsmen ' would iiot hear . of iaunray s defeat in. the ; Hurdles,; and . the; Martinbo rough-trained. gelding ' was iH:lde' ; a better favourite' than, Te Whetu. Bill ton (making his first appearance as. a joMper), jumped, insido the' rail at the firfit. Obstacle,, but ,C. Cress,. who was unescaped injury. After that T«i, \\hctu took chnrce, and was never head-ed!,-Winning cdrafortftbliv,; . Tho:—bracketed pair- (Cheddar and Floater) wero twice as well backed as San Lii6s, who was sccond favourite for,' the AVbariti. Hack event. • Tho latter got a , bfid run on, the rails; Tho race resulted in;;anslashing finish between Attention, Cheddar and Floater. / tPilrtible' was (i-good favourite for the Cup," but was never dangerous, finishing fotifth.'. The. - light-weights—Leolanter, Tootaiie, and Tho Rover—mado the pace a , solid one > throughout. . Sandstrcim ' (with; J. Griffiths in-the saddle) was not ■ fanoied. nor was Kopu. Teotane and The I?over-led into tho straight,.and tho ' latter lasted longest, winning with something to spare.- 'i'e Puia was just clear of' Parable. > 'Leahora and Rnrik, dead-hcaters at Pahiatuii, were equally backed to a pound iA'. the County Hack. The former had Oliver's assistance, and easily settled the { top-weight. Fond Memory aud Tulloch Ard, tho best backed'of the,others, fin-. islie<l third and fourth. • . , .Backers went -solidly for Soaweed in the President's llandicay., Tho horse looked well, but was beaten at tho six furlongs. Aitmvell then slipped up on the ruils, nnd scored cleverly from Toawho was quito neglected, as also was Captain Bell. i Oliver's successful run made.- Peacemaker a very warm favourite for the Victoria Hapk Handicap. He ron in first place-for seven furlongs, but failed, to Fie the distance out.. Julian, ; a winner at Taliiatua, was ridden right out, and cM<ored by half a dozen lengths: Ho was allowed to pay a false priced In tho concluding event, the Telephone Handicap, Hinekorangi got a good break,, and her opponents wero unable tp ,make up tho advantage which .she • gained in the first furlong. There was a gtHid race between Lady Doris and Lord Possible for second money.

SECOND DAY'S -ACCEPTANCES. IBj Telcsraph.—Press Association.) Woodville, February 22. ' The following are the acceptances for the second day's events:— SEITLEItS' HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs,—Rurik, 9st. 51b.; Leahora, »st. 21b.; land Memory, 7st. 121b.; .Stourton, 7st v 71b.,--Kautuku, 7st. 71b.; Allurement, ' 7st. 51b.; Jlakara, Gst. 101b.; Moutoa Girl, Cst. 101b.; Fionacre, fist. 711). . SECOND'HACK HURDLES, Ono milo and a half.—Millennial, list. 101b.; Te , Whetu, 1 list; 10lb.; Burton, Ost. 121b. j Siinrav, Sst. 51b.; Rnpu, 9st.; Ngature, 9st. BALLANCB HACK WELTER HANDICAP. Seven furlong.''.—San Lass, Ost, 131b.; Floater, 9st. 51b.; Brown Trout, Ost. ill).; Appin; Bst., 121b.; Itongamau, Bst. 101b.. Contour;, Bst. 91b,; Epsom Uowns, Sst.'Sib.j Queen of Scots, Bst. 81b.; Slovens, Bst. 71b,; Iloynß Water, fist. 71b.; iterrio Valet, Bst.,7ib. ~ AUTUMN HANDICAP. One milo nnd a distance.—Sandstrcnm, 9st.j ICopu, Bst. ' Gib.; The Rover, 7st. 91b.; To Puia, 7st. '71b.; Passive, 7st. 2lb.j Teotane, 7st.; Waipunui, 6st,; 131b.;,San Lass, Gst. 121b.; Peacemaker, 6st. 101b.; Waiwareware, Gst. 91b.; KauroaV.Gst. 91b. KUJIEUOA HACK HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.—Rurik; 9st. 61b.; Leahora, Ost. 31b.; Bowbells. Bst. Olb.i Tulloch Ard, Tst.'lolb.; Kohupateki, 7st. 51b.; Melologue, Tst. 21b.; Axis; Tst. 21b.; Makara, 7st.; Ngaknu, Tst.' SHORTS. HANDICAP. - Five furlongs. —Lord Possible, 9st.; Lady Doris, Sst. 71b.; Hinekorangii'Bst, 21b.'; Seaweed, Bst.j Miss Advance; 7st. 71b.; Jfoata, 7st. MAHAItAHARA HANDICAP. One mile.—Captain Bell, 9st. 41b.; Aimwell, >9st.; Toanga, 9st.; Attention. Bst. 101b.; Waiwareware,- Sst. 01b.; Waipunui, Bst.' 71b.; Afterthought. '9st. Gib.: Gunboat, Sst. • 51b.: Peacomaker. Bst: 31b.; Julian, Bst.; Fond Memory, 8st;; Moree,' Bst. •

DUNEDIN J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

LOS ■ 'ANGELES WINS THE CUP. COUNTERFEIT. BEATS BYRON. '■ ■ ' (By Telderabh—Press Association.), 1 , , - . r ; Dutiedln, February 22.' The Dilnedin Jockey Club's autumn meeting opened to-day in splendid weather and there' was a record attendance, auiorigst those present • being Lord and Lady Islington. Tho totalisator investments _ amounted to £14,814 10s., which is-an increase of, J24937. on the figures for the corresponding day -last' year. ■ Ro■sults:—■• -.■• : AUTUMN :HURDLE • HANDICAP, of f /115 soys. One milo and three-quarters. '4 Mr. iii' C. llailett's Pinul • liy Lupin . —Ike mare, aged; 9st. 31b. ; , , , .■ ' I . • . . • . (I'. Douglas) 1 1 Mr. J. Christie's Jack Ashore, list.' ;.31b/ (V. Coleman) 2 S Mr. W. M;Kay's Coy.-llst.Jlb. ......'3 Also started:; G Southern Cross, lOst. 31b.; ,2 Erl King, lOst. 21b.; 7 Kingman, Ost. 91b.: *3 Ngawerii, 9st. lib.; 8 Zero, 9st.; 71b. (ine.' 71b. overweight); 9 Portland, 9st. 131b.' (inc. 131b. overweight).' r s 4 . Going -past the stand Erl King and Ngawcradrewout from tho others. Jack Ashore joined tho leaders as they entered the back stretch, with Pinul l.vjng fourth. Jack AShoro drew out rounding the-far turn,-l'inul moving into second place.- In the Straight Pinul went ahead and- won comfortably .by, closo on three lengths from Jack Ashore. : Coy was clo;si} on six lengths away third." Time, 3miri. 23l^iscc. GLADBROOK HANDICAP,' of 100 soys. Seven furlongs. G Mr.' 11. A. Kniglit's I'uaka,- by St.; < > Ambrose—Neroli 3yrs., Bst. 101b.' - . (A. 11. Wilson) 1 5 :Mr. M. 'L. 'Spratt's Barou North- " burn, Bst.-61b. (li., Wheeler) 2: 1 Mrl A. M'Farlanij's Achray; Bst. 121b. :■ (L. G. King) 1 Also.started: 2 Pure'Gbld, Bst. 71b.; 7 King Torrent, Bst.j4lb.; 4 Fragrance, Bst. 2lb: ; r ■ ' . : Baron Northburn was slow, awayi'in" rt> fair start. Achray and Pure. Gold took up the running.. Comiug to -tho far. turn the field was in Onte 'iu i; th6' 1 straight Haron, Northburn joined Achray • and inside the distance, Puaka came'' with a strong run and won by n length and. o half from Bar6n"Northburn, 1 who beat Achray by, a couple of' lengths. Time,; lmin. 313-ssec.; i ' CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 230 sovs. For " two-year-olds. Six furlongs. 1 2 Sir G., Clifford's . Counterfeit, by > Treadmill—Delusive, Bst. 71b. . , (F. E. Jones) 1 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's Brvon, ,9st. 31b. (U. Gray) 2 3 Mr. W. T. llazlctt's Daringdalo, Bst., . 101b. (J. M'Coinbej 3 ■ Also started: 4 Pert, Bst; 71b;, ' Byron was slow to move and Counterfeit immediately took' up the running. The field • was soon spread out, with Counterfeit fully four lengths in front of Byron; who had six lengths lead of Daringdale. Won easily by close on four lengths. Daringdalo and Pert wero about ten lengths away, 'lime, lmin. 17 l ; sscc. ■DUNEDIN CUP, of 500 sovs. One miloi ■. ■ and a.half. .. ' 1 Mr. R. O'Donnell's cli. g. Los An- .' geles,.by San Francisco—La"Vuli- . ere, 6yrs.„ Ost; slb. ......-.(lt. Hatch) 1 7' Mr. H. Friedlander's Fasnakyle', 7st. ' 51b.. (11. Pnul) 2 5' Mr; F. H. I'yne's Rose Noble, Bst. lib. (J. Pine) 3 • Also started: : 3' : lranui, Bst. 131b.;. 2 Prim, Sslv 121b.; 7 Coroniforin,-Bst. lib'.; 1 Cronstadt, 7st. 71b.; 8 Whisaw, 7st. 31b.j 6 Stratagem, 6st.-71b.' ■ . • There was. some bumping as the barrierirose, and Fasndkylo was smartest to commence. Goings past the judge's box, Fasnakyle was closely attended by Cionstadt and Warsaw, with Prim lying next. Going out of tho straight, Fasnakyle was still showing the way to Cronstadt and Warsaw.; Racing post tho mile-post, Fasnakyle mid Warsaw had drawn three lengths clear of Cronstadt, while Los Angeles had moved into fourth place. Tho field closed-up along the.back. Iranui either, stumbled|or got bumped at the' , furlong-post, mid , lost several lengths. Los Angeles joined the leaders at tho far turn, and Warsaw dropped back. Fasnakyle was first ,into the straight, closely attended by Los Angeles, with Prim -and Roso Noblo handy. In tho last few strides Los Angeles. drew out from Fasnakyle, find won by little over a length. Rose Noblo was about two lengths away, third, and Prim close up fourth. Then came Cronstadt and Coroniforin,in fairly close'order; Time, 2min. 3G 3-ssec. -. TRIAL PLATE, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs'/ - i '■ - ■' 2 Mr.'A. B. Aymour's Thistledown, by. . Clnnranald—Elusive, 4yrs„ Bst. 41b.. (H. Gray) 1 4 .Mr. J. Cain's Lavidia, Bst. 41b.' - ,(T. Humphries) 2 l'Mr. J. Ellis's Optimcform, Sst. Tlb. . ... ... . ,-. (Jillings) 3 Alfo started:: 3 Crosbie, Bst. 71b.; 8 Black Tracker, Bst. 41b. i G Otaheko. Bst. 41b.; 3 Ambuscade," Bst. 41b.; 7 Warsbeck, Bst. 41b.; 6 Obligent, Bst. 41b. Thistledown ran round, the far turn n couple of lengths clear of Optimeform, with Crosbie closo up. In tho straiglit, Thistledown drew right away, and won very easilv by about ei?ht lengths from '•avidia; who came with a good run. Optimeform beat Crosbie by. about a head for third pjace. . Time, lmin. 17scc v i STEWARDS' WELTER HANDICAP, of 150 eovs. Seven furlongs. 2 Mr. Park's All Guns, by Pallas— Greek Maid, Cyrs.,' Bst. 101b. ' (H. Donovan) 1 1 Mr. A. Boyle's Armstrong, Bst. (11. Gray) 2 4 Mr. W. T. Hazlett's Cuirosettia. Bst.' (J. liae) .1 Also started: 3 Boutade, 9st. 121b.: 5 Adage, Bst. 131b.: G Grand Slam, Bst. 71b.: 10 Kotis, Bst. 51b.: 7 Pretty Face, Bst.; 0 Susa, Bst.; 11 Hedraonil, Bst.; 12 l'codor, Bst. . „ T , Boutado was slow away. Redmond was first to break the line, but All Guns had taken charge before tho six-furlong post was reached. All Guns was first into tho straight, and Cuirosettia had move<l into second place. In tho last few strides Armstrong came with n strong run. but All Guns won by a short head. Cuirosettia was closo up third. Time, lmin. 30 3-ssec. BERWICK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Fivo furlonßs. 4 Mr. J. M. Johnston's .blk. m. Land Roio, by Finland—Koseshield, 4yrs., 9st. 21b (W. Ryan) 1 2 Mr. W. Davis's Seagar, Bst. 9lb. (H. Gray) 2 G Mr. J. Wcsterraan's Ideate, Bst. 131b. (J. l'iue) 3

Also started: 7 Oblong, Ost. 61b.; 5 Pnlotte, Bst. 131b.; 3 Grafton Laddie, Bft. 121b.; 1 Big-Blast,. Sst. 101b.; 9 Obligate, Bst.; 8 I.ndv l)a Vere, Sst. Tho field was strung out immediately nftop tho start. Big lilast was left at tho post. Grafton. Laddie showed the way lor about n furlong, and then Land Rose took charge and going on won easily by over two lengths from Sengar, who bent Ideato by about a length. Time, lmin. 4 4-sscc. • PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 250 sovs, .'Six furlongs. 2 Mr. J. J. M'Bride's eh. h. Obsono, by Obligndo or Gipsy Grand—lima, syrs„ »st. (li. Hatch) J 5 llr. W. M'JCay's Lupulite, Bst. 311). ■ (A. M'Kay) 2 3 Mrs. J. Ellis's Jty Lawyer, flst. (It.-Ellis) 3 Also started: 1 Effort, 9st.; 5 Soldiers' Chorus, list. 121b.; 8 Sea King, 7st. 121b.; 4 Genius, Tst. 01b.; 3 Chief l.oehiel, 7st. 4ib.; G Kostroma, Gst. Sib.: 7 X''lambcau, Ost. 71b. Obsono was first to break the line, and Effort and Soldiers' Chorus were slow away. Sea King joined Obsono before getting to the live-furlong post, Lupulite occupying third place. Tho field was bunched as they swung into tho straight; Obsono, kept tho load and won by threesparts of a length from Lupulite, My Lawyer being two lengths away third. Time, lmin. 1G 2-s;oc. NOTES ON THE RACING.' 'By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Dunedln, February 22. The Cup „ of., the Dunedin Jockey Club opened in very ivarm weather.. There, was a record attendance, including a. fair sprinkling of Wellington people, numbered amongst whom were Lord and Ladv Islington und tho Hon. J. A. Millar. The totalisator arrangements were not what was required, and a lot of money was shut out of the machine. A large number of ex-bookmakers and several who.Were deemed to bo professional, backers were denied admittance, to the course. ; With White Cockade withdrawn on account of the hard nature of tho goinj, they were a very bad lot in the Autumn Hurdles. Jack Ashore was made a better favourite than Erl King. . The latter was ridden with ; very poor judgment, and after covering a lot of extra ground ho eventually finished last. Jack Ashore was taken to the front five furlongs from home, but Pinul always had his measure, and. Avon very comfortably at the finish. Coy just headed Ngawera for third money, and the distance seemed too far for the last-named. The top-weight gave' a great exhibition of fencing, but his weight was too'much.' ' . . AchrSy', (L. King) was voted tho best of a pour'lot in tho Gladbrook Handicap, with Puro Gold (J. M'Combc) next m favour< The latter was handled in an extraordinary manner, and general surprise was when no notice was taken by the stewards. Achray and King Torrent'made the early running, but in "the straight Punka came with a late run, and beat the pair easily. Pure Gold was close up fourth. ;■ In the. classical event there wcro only ■flour'runners, but. speculation" was very heavy, ns most people were firmly cou- • vinced that on' Byron they would get a dividend, even though it would bo a very small one. Sir George: Clifford relied upon Counterfeit, and the only other starters' wore Daringdalo hid Pert, neither of'whom was seriousl.y thought of ns a winner. At' the barrier risk Byron ran back and lost fully ten lengths, while Counterfeit jumped off smartly. From f this. out the race was a procession, and i Counterfeit won pulling up by a big I margin.' Byron showed no dash at all, and 'Seemed to be in wnnt of a rousing gallop. ; Tho other pair finished together. ' Tho Qup .candidates' all ■ presented a' well-trained . appearance.'' Los Angeles; Prim, and btratagein all came 'in for. favourable criticism; .'The; first-named looked, very well.* and ;was not so excitablo lis .usual. Ho'was not given a preliminary. ■At the start there was somo bungling, and several horses cannoned toge.ther. . Passing the stand Fasnakyle, IrniiUi.'iStratagom, Prim, and Cronstadt wjre most prominent." Going past tho into third place, and Warsaw joined las- - in the lead. With five, furlongs to go, Irauui was badly chopped' out, and fell back niaiiy lengths.With .tho filial half Angeles-had disposed of' Wnrsaw, and led with Fasnakyle into (hp straight, with Aynsley's pair next. At the distance Hose Noble came fast on. the' rails, but could not reach .the two leaders. Hatch was very vigorous on Los Angeles at the finish, and won by a length.'Prim was a head behind,Roso Noble, und just clear of Coroniform. Tbeii came Cronstndt, Stratagem, Warsaw, and Irauui" in that' order.

The Trial. Welter was a one-horse race, being won by' Thistledown, a cast-oIT. of the Cliokebore "stable. She was out in front with a .furlong gone, and won in the easiest manner by a dozen lengths. Lavinia ' was, clear of Optimeform with the favourite next. ■ "Armstrong anil All Guns were fancied in that order in tho Stewards' Welter, and the latter scored a flukv win by a neck. H.Gray, on tho favourite, appeared to meet with Mine marked hostility from, another rider in the race, but tho stewards saw nothing to take exception to. The rest of the field was strung out badly. " ... '■ ■ Big Bla<t was'a hot favourite, in' the Berwick Handicap, but' she whipped round nt the' barrier rise and took no part in the race. Tho winner turned up in Land Rose, who formerly carrifd the rolours of her breeder, .Mr. J.-Buckley. She won very, cjmifortably from Seagar, who was second tho whole way. Lady D« Vere and ' Obligate were tailed off throughout the journey. Obsono (I?. HatolO was always in front in the Publicans] Handicap, and lib won by a comfortable margin. The winner is a- much-improved- horse, and rtained many admirers by his Iraki galloping' in the preliminary. As usual. Effort began slowly, and enterin? the straight was second to last. She put in good work from here, but had no chance with tho winner,; - . '.SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

iDy Telccranh—Prsas .. .. --Dunedin,-February 22. The fallowing'acceptances have been received for the second day of the Dunedin Jockey Club's races:— lIIXDON HURDLES. One mile and threc-ouarters.—Coy, list. 91b.;,. 'White Cockade,- lflst.,lllb.; Pi 111 11, 10st. 31b.; Erl King, 10st.; Zero.'9st. . 'HENLEY HANDICAP. Six furiongs.Thistledo)Vn, 9>r. 91b.; Baron Northburn, 9st. ■ 21b:; ideate, Ost.; Grafton Laddie, Bst. 1311).; Sitsa, Bst. 101b.; Pure Gold, Bst. 91b.; -King-Torrent. Bst. 51b.; Lavidia, Bst. 51b.; Cocoon, Bst. • ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. One mile.—Effort, Bst. 121b.; My Lawyer, Bst. 101b;; Martine, Bst. 51b.; •Fasnakylc. Bst. ,11b.'; Chief'l.ochiel, 7sl. 31b.; Soldiers' Chorus, Ost.- 71b.; Armstrong, Gst. 71b. RAILWAY-PLATE. Five furlongs.— Lupulite. 9st.; Thistledown, Bst. 111b.; Acnr'ay, Bst. 71b.; Tannhauser. 7st. 41b.; Bvron, -7st. 41b.; Orotava, Gst. 111b.; Sweet Ann, fist. 111b. " ' ■ 10UTRAM HANDICAP. Five furlong. —Kilts, lOst. 41b.; Land Rose, 9st. 131b.! Acliray, 9st.; Seagnr, Bst. 131b.; Baron Northburn, Bst. 131b.; Grafton Laddie, gst 10lb.; Big Blast, gst. Gib.; Firebell, 7st. 91b.; Lady Do Vere, 7st. 81b.; Crosbio, 7st. 81b, • DOMAIN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. -Lupulite, Bst. 101b.; Kilts. Bst. Mb.; Sea King. 7st. 81b.; Kostroma, Gs, 71b.; Watnbeau, Gst. 71b.; Gold Sail, Gst. 71b.; Gapon, Gst. 71b. CITY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Daringdale, 7st. 81b.; Sweet. Ann,- Gst. 131b ; Pert! Gst. 1011).; Biarritz, Gst. 71b. SUBURBAN WELTER. Seven fur-lones-Genius, Ost. 91b.; Coromform, 3st. 9lbf; Boutade, 9st. 911, ; All Guns, fct. 'lib • War«aw, 9st,; Ofhoious, Bit. 81b.; Truo Knight, Bst. Gib.; Armstrong, Bst. (jib • Puaica. Bst. 31b.; Cuirosettia, Bst. 211)! ; Eous, Bst.; Feodor, 7tt. 101b.; Pretty Face, 7st. 101b.

FIXTURES. February '23 Wooilvillo District J.C, Autumn. „ February 23 ami 25—Duncihn J.C. AuMarch""' ami 2—South Canterbury J.C. Autumn. ■■ , _ , ■ ■ March I and S—Nelson J.C. Annual. March 8 anil o—Dnnncvirko II.C. Autumn. March 2 and I—Wnnganui J.C. %utumn. March 15 and IG-Napior l'nrfc It.C. : Autumn. March 17—Opunuko B.C. Hnck. March 23 and 21—Mastodon B.C. Autumn, April 12 and 15—fiwymouth J.C. Autumn. April 17 and 18—Canterbury J.C. Autumn.