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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1266, 23 October 1911, Page 6

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6 ■ RACING AT TRENTHAIY\. SPRING MEETINd. THE WELLINGTON HANDICAP. WON BY MENDIP. ERiMENGARDE WINS THE STAKES After the bad weather earlier in tho week, the conditions changed completely on Saturday, and it was a beautifully fine day for the opening of the Wellington Kaciug Club's Spring meeting. All the trains to Trentham wero well patronised, and by tho time tho last had unloaded its passengers, the crowd on tho racecourse was well up to the averago for a Spring meeting. The visitors included his Excellency the Governor and party, the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward), the president of the Kaeing Conference (Sir George Clifford) and prominent sportsmen from all parts of tho Bominion. Tho grounds were in nice order, and as the conditions under-foot and overhead were excellent in comparison With what they wero on the opening day of the corresponding meeting last year, the people were enabled to move about in comfort, and it was therefore not surprising to find that the investments on the totalisator on Saturday, JClB,'J5'2, were nearly double what they worn on the first day (Wednesday) last year, ,£%lB. Though many thought that the racing track would be heavy after the recent rains, it was really but little affected, In fact, the going was good, as is evidenced by the times for the various races throughout tho afternoon. The fields were unusually large for Trentham, and the public found it difficult to select tho winners, only one actual favourite (Uquitas) prevailing during tho afternoon. The principal event, the Wellcsley Stakes, for two-year-olds, was won by Mr. Highden's iiruiengarde, whom (j. Price sent to the post in splendid condition. Tho Wellington Handicap fell to Mendip after a pretty finish, in which tho local jockey, It. Hatch, was seen to advantage. There wero several mishaps in the steeplechase, and half of tho candidates failed to finish. L. Hill, rider of Sunray, sustained a broken collarbone when his mount fell. Adopting the practice in other parti, the club had the positions drawn at the barrier posted on a blackboard for public information. Etjuitas drtw an outside position in tho Shorts Handicap, but her jockey wisely moved her in, and starting from near the rails won from start to finish. The stewards held a meeting after tho race, but Mter hearing what the starter had to say decided that there was no need for any action in the matter. At present tho fivefurlong start is on a bad angle, and the outside horses are at a disadvantage. Before next meeting tho new five-furlong start will bo completed, and the conditions will bo different. Besults of the racing are as follow:— . RIMUTAKA HANDICAP, oi 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. J. Foreman's b. c. Patriotic, by Patronus—Pauline, Jyrs., Bst. 101b. (B. Deeley) 1 1 Mr. J. Marie's Makara, 7st. 71b. (Meagher) 2 8 Mr. F. Dorset's Sir Solo, 7st. (Emerson) 3 Also started: 2 Odessa, Sst. 121b. (Jenkins); C St. Bees, Sst. lllb. (F. D. .Tones); 5 Kina, Sst. Sib. (W. Young); 7 Lady Kilchoran, Sst fill). (Oliver); 1 Ovation, Sst. 21b. (Hatch); 0 Lady Volley, Sst. (Wilson); 10 Astonishment, 7st. 111b. (Monk); 12 Prince Hassan. 7st (H. Griffiths); 11 Lambton, "st. (Geanoy). Lady Kilcheran was first away, followed by Sir Solo and Kina. At the fourfurlongs post Makara was leading from Lady Kilcherau, Patriotic, and Ovation. Patriotic took charge when the straight had been entered, and won comfortably by a length and a half from Makara. who was well clear of Sir Solo. Prince Hassan was fourth. Time, lmin. 17scc. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Mr. Tiemi Puru's h. m. Equitas, by Advance —Muriwai, Cyrs., 10st. (A. Oliver) 1 15 Mr. M. Lavery's British Maid, Cst. 91b (Weller) 2 5 Mr. J. Symon's Lord Soult, Bst. 61b. (Hatch) 3 Also started: 15 Full Bate, Ost. lllb. (Williams); 10 Gladiole, 9st. 21b. (Lowe); 2 Turbine, ast. 12lb. (Deeley); 7 Effort, Sst. lllb. (Pine); 3 St. Toncy, Bft. Gib. (Jenkins); 11 Gipsy Belle, Bst. Oil). (Young); 9 Hohungatahi, Bst. Clb. (Whittaker); 12 Morecambe, Bst. 31b. (F. D. Jones); 1G Khamsin, 7st. lllb. (C. Price); G Bansiatua, 7st. lib. (Bell); 17 Shuja, 7st. 71b., carried 7st. lllb. (W. Price): 15 Tc Kahurangi, 7st. 71b. (Conquest); 8 Ireland, 7ft. 71b. (Griffiths); 13 Siuanis, 7st. 71b. (Wilson); -t Longslop, 7st. 71b. (Emerson); l(i Lady Moutoa, 7st. (Meagher); 14 Curator, Gst. 101b., carried 7st. (Monk); 18 Purakau, Gst. 71b. (H. Watson). Equitas was quickly in front, followed by British Maid, Lady Montoa, Lord Soult, and Hohungatahi. Equitas lod all the way, and won comfortably by two lengths from British Maid, who was a long neck in front of Lord Soult. Lady Moutoa was fourth, Ireland fifth, and Gipsy Belle last. Time, lmin. 2 3-ssec. FIRST HACK AND HUNTERS , STEEPLECHASE, of 100 sovs. Two miles and a half. 1 Mr. F. B. Vallance's br. m. Nedra, by Benown—Magic, Gyrs., lOst. (E. Thompson) 1 5 Mr. H. J. Cameron's Glenmore, 10st. 31b (R. Gray) 2 9 Mr. H. W. Parata's St. Amelia, lOst. 31b (Traill) 3 Also started: G Tyrannic, list. 71b. (G. Hirst); 1 Sunray, lOst. 131b. (L. Hill); 3 Hiro Atu, lOst. 81b. (Pritchard); 11 Canadian, lOst. (Futcher); 8 Commodore, lOst. (C. Price); 10 Westward, 9st. 71b.., carried 9st. 101b. (Parrainore); 12 Elwell, Ost. 71b. (Bird); 7 Soman, 9st. 71b. (Telford); 13 Marnugai, 9st. 71b. (J. O'Connell); 2 Salopian, Ost. 71b. (Coker). Sunray fell at tho second fence, and Westward ran off at the same place. Tho third fence proved too much for Salopian. Soman led from Glenmore' and Nedra udtil tho logs, where ho ran off. Canadian pulled up shortly after and Tyrannic pulled up in tho last round. After Soman ran off Nedra led from Gleniuoro nnd St Amelia. As they took tho double in front of the stand, "Glenmora was in tile lead, but he was displaced again by Nedra, who led till tho finish, and won by three lengths from Glenmore, with St. Amelia close up third. Time, smin. SGsec. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, of 350 soys., socond to receive 35 sovs, and the third 15 sovs. from the stake. Ono milo and a quarter. 5 Mr. H. Sprattfs b. g. Mendip, by St. Paul—SouMvester, Cyrs., Bst. L'lb. (E. Hatch) 1 2 Mr. R. Price's b. g. Electrakofi', by Mcnschikofl—Elcctra, Syre., Bst. 81b. ■ (F. E. Jones) 2 I Mr. Highden's br. h. Boanerges, by Pilgrim's Progress (imp.)— l'arera, syrs., Sst. 81b (Oliver) 3 Also started: 10 Iranui, Sst. fllb. (W. Holmes); 13 Sir Antrim, Bst. lib. (Price); II Kaiiparaha, 7st. 121b. (Wliittaker); 3 Sir Tristram, 7st. 81b. (L. Wilson); G Byron. 7st. Gib. (Geancy); 11 Parable, 7st. Gib. (Lowe); I St. Petersburg, 7st. Sib. (Deeley); 9 Voetgang, 7st. 21b. (Griffiths); 7 Negative, Gst. 121b., carried 7st. lib. (Conquest); 8 First Battery, Gst. 101b. Emerson); and 12 First Consul, Gst. 71b. (If. Watson), Boanerges was first away, and when the field settled down ho was showing the way to Mendip, Electrakoff, and Negative. At the mile the ordor was Boanerges, Electrakoff, Mendip Negative, St. Petersburg, and Sir Tristram. This order was maintained until entering the straight, whero Electrakoff ranged alongside Boanerges. KlectrakofY was in front at the distance, but before the half-distance was reached Mendip ran to tho front and won by three parts of a length from Electrakoff, who was about the same distance in front of Boanerges. Byron was fourth, Sir Tristram fifth, and St. Petersburg sixth. Time, 2min. lOscc,

SPRING SELLING PLATE, of 100 sovs. special weights. Six furlongs. G M.r. F. Higgott's br. g. Aimwell, by Soult (imp.)— Gladys May, Gyrs., Sst. 81b (C. Price) 1 3 Mr. C. Cross's Kingswcll, Bst. Sib. (OHvot) 2 2 Mr. J. R. Furze's Medallist, Sst. 81b. (Donovan) 3 Also started: 4 Varna, Sst. 81b. (Jenkins) ; 1 Allurement, Sst. 81b. (Young); 5 Seaton Dale, Sst. lib. (F. D. Jones); and 7 Sloii-e.rfa.lls, Sit. lib. (F. E. Jones). Seatoiidale was first away, but at the end of two furlongs was displaced by Allurement, who led to tho straight. Kingswell took charge at the bottom of the straight, but failed to withstand a challenge from Aimwell, who won by half a length, Kingswcll being a similar distance m front of Medallist. Time, lmin. 17sec. WAJNUI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Ono mile. 7 Mr. A. Alexander's b. g. Goodwin Park, by Sylvia Park—Vivat, Gyrs., flst (F. E. Jones) 1 1 Mr. Uighden's Kilosteri, Sst. 121b. (Oliver) 2 15 Mr. L. Gibson's Bracken, Sst. 121b. (Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Merrivonia, 10ft. (S. Reid); 2 Domino, Ost. Sib. (Whittake-r); 8 Mulga Bill, flst. 21b. (Lowe); 10 Kauroa, Sst. 12lb. (C. Monk); 17 Birklinc, Sst. 101b. (Porter); G Projectile, Bst. 101b. (Deeley); 13 Koyal Marine, Sst. 101b. (Emerson); 4 Shuja, Sst. 81b. (W. Young); 9 Epsom Lass, Sst. 81b. (Hatch); 3 Hirini, Sst. 71b. (Conquelt); 12 Idealism, Sit. slb. (I- , . D. Jones); 11 Floater, Sst. olb. (Meagher); 14 Stevens, Sst. (Price); 3 Mii-a, Sst. (Holmes); 18 Splash, Sst. (α-itt); and 1G Turna, Sst. (Traill). With the exception of Kauroa, tho field moved off to an excellent start. Goodwin Park was first to show out, and was closely followed by Domino, Kilosteri, and Turna. When half the distance had been covered Bracken moved to the lead, followed by Goodwin Park and Domino, while Kilosteri lost his position at this stage. Bracken led into the straight from Goodwin Park and Domino, while Kilosteri commenced to make up his lost ground on the outride. Inside, the distance Goodwin Park cut down Bracken, and going on won by a length from Kilostcri, who just headed Bracken in the last stride. Then followed Domino, Birkline, and Splash. Time, lmin. •13 3-ssec. WELLESLEY STAKES, of 550 sovs.; second horse to receive 75 sovs. and the third horse 23 sors. from tho stake, a further sum of 50 sovs. to be deducted from the stake and apportioned for the encouragement of breeders. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. 2 Mr. nighden's br. f. Ermengarde, by Charlemagne II (imp.)—Watershoot, Sst. 21b., carried Sst. 31b. (A. Oliver) 1 8 Mr. J. Buckley's b. c. Jan, by Charlemagne II (imp.)— Janet, Sst. Tib. (W. Young) 2 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's ch. f. Winning Way, by Cannio Chiel —Lady Wayward, ost. 21b (F. E." Joucb) 3 Also started: 10 Andrea, Sst. 71b. (Emerson); 3 Vocation, Sst. 71b. (R. Hatch); 3 Imagination, Sst. 2ib. (Conquest); 9 Styx, Bst. 71b. (Tclford); 12 Obligant, Sst. 71b. (J. Pine); 8 Champagne, Sst. 71b. (Traill); 7 Lady Georgia, Sit. 21b. (Whittaker); 6 Eocene, gst. 2tb. (F. D. Jones); 5 Beldame, Sst. 21b. (Jenkins); 11 Massilia, Sst. 21b. (Holmes); i Monoline, Sst. 21b. (B. Deeley). Lrmengardo ■ was first to show in front, but before going half a furlong, Winning Way was in front. Tlio latter, however, ran very wido at the bend, and Erniengarde, coming on, won easily by threo lengths from Jan, who was a neck in front of Winning Way. Bjldauio was fourth and Imagination fifth. Time, 50 l-asec. FINAL SCURRY HANDICAP, of 101) sovs. Four furlongs. 2 Mr. J. Harle's b. g. Makara, by St. Clements—Lady of the Lake, syrs., 7st. 12ib OY". Price) 1 i Mr. T. O'Neill's Monologue, Sst. 51b. (A. Oliver) 2 3 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Altcar, Ust. (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: G Loaigwooil, flst. 31'j. (S. Reid); 1 Our Queen, 9ot. (Young); 10 Goldemar, Sst. slb. (Whiti.iker); 12 Palestine,. 7st. 131b. (Wilson); 11 Ebonite, 7st. 121b., carried Sst. (W. Holmes); 8 Pukewai, 7st. 121b. (C. Price); 9 Abercocd, 7st. Sib. (Emerson); 5 Sir Moutoa, 7st. 81b. (Deeley); 17 Field Fare, 7st. 71b. (Webb); 19 fnveran, 7st. 31b. (Catt); 14 lit. Victoria, 7st. 31b., carried 7st. 71b. (Meagher); IK Oka, 6st. 121b. (W. Bell); IS Biddy, 7st. 31b., carried 7st. 41b. (Geanoy); 14 Lord Palmer. 7st. (C. Monk); 15 Fongasse, 7st. (Conquest); 13 ludra, 7st., carried 7st. lib. (M'Donald); 0 Lord Kilcheran, 7st. (Griffiths). Makara was first to show clear, and ho led all the way, winning comfortably from Monologue with Altcar close up third, Sir Moutoa fourth, and Indra filth. Time, 50sec. NOTES ON THE RACING. Eleven starters wont to the post for the Rimutaka Handicap, Ovation (full-brother to Provocation) being made a' strong favourite, with Odessa and Patriotic next in demand. Tho early running was mado by Lady Kilcheran and Makara, but wh-;n tho business end of tho journey was reached, Deeley brought Patriotic along, and won quite comfortably. Ovation was in a handy position in the middle stagra of tho race, but finished out of a place. Prinoo Has?an the rajik outsider of tho field, finished strongly close behind tho placed horses. No fewer than twenty-one starters went to the post for tho Shorts Handicap, groat interest being taken in tho appearance of the brilliant Advance mare Equitas, on whom A. Oliver had the mount, iind who, notwithstanding her big weight, was made a strong favourite. Turbine, .St. Toney, Longstep, and Lord Soult were best supported of the others. The race is easily described. Mr. O'Connor effected as good a start as is possible at the five-furlong post, but Equitas was almost immediately in front, and never giving any of the others a chance to got alongside her, she won easily by a couplo of lengths. Her win will not necessitate her carrying a penalty in the Stewards' Handicap unless she wins another race in the meantime. British Maid, who received a 511). allowance for being ridden by an apprentice, and who drew No. 1 position at the barrier, ran a creditable second, and paid the iargest dividend of tho day. Suoray was favourite for the Steeplechase, but his chajice c-aine to an end at the second fence. Soman ran off when in the lead,, and the race then resolved ibolf into a contest between Nedra, Glenmore, and St. Amelia. The laslnamcd, on whom the light-weight jockey L. Traill redo a nice race, passed Glenmore, and ranged up alongside Nedra at tho last fence, but she rapped it hard, leaving Nedra to win comfortably, while Glenmore beat St. Amelia for second place. The recent victory of Boanerges at Wangaimi was responsible for his I- '■■•' iustalled a warm favourite for the Wellington Handicap, for which there were, fourteen starters, including tho three-year-olds Byron and St. Petersburg. From a good start, Boanerges was taken to the front, his nearest attendants being Eleo trakoff, Mondip, and Negative. This was the order practically tho whole way round the course. The favourite came into tho straight full of running, and looked like winning, but Electrakoff threw out a challenge, and was in front at' the distance. Mendip then put in a Kreat rim on the outside, and won nicely by three parts of a length. When lit and well, Mendip is a hard horse to beat over a mile and a quarter, but in the past he has frequently suffered from being ridden by light-weight horsemen, who have been unable to keep him in behind the 'leaders. He was not himself at the Wanganui meeting, hut ho made amends for his defeat there by his handsome victory in Hatch's hands on Saturday. Boanerges and Electrakoff will tight their battle over again in the Champion Plato to-day, and will again be opposed to Byron, who finished close up fourth on Saturday. B. Deeley is to have the mount on Byron to-day. Negativo was lame after Saturday's race, but is among the acceptors for the Pearco Handicap. Allurement was favourite for tho Spring Selling Plate, but failed to gam a place, lvingswcll appeared to have the race won, when Aimwell came along and secured victory in the last few strides. Medallist finished bettor than anything else, and would probably have won easily but for having a very tad passage. Mr. G. P. Payne bought Aimwell for 100 guineas. The Wainui Handicap brought out a Held of nineteen, including a number of New Zonlnnd Cup candidates. Of this latter division, however, Goodwin Park and lulosteri were tlio only ones to shape promisingly. Goodwin Park's peri'ormnnco in covering one mile in Imin. 43 3-sscc. with flst. 'in tho saddle was dis-

tinctly good, and not less meritorious was the performance of Kilosteri, who, after losing his position at tlie half-mile, finished splendidly. Winning Way, who had been credited with good track work, was a better favourite than Erniengarde in the Wellesley Stakes, which was contested by fourteen fcwo-year-olds. Tho Held was sent off to a magnificent start. Ermeiigardc was first Ci take tho lead, but was quickly headed by Winning Way. The latter, however, hung out all the way, and lost several length's, so that Knnongardo was in front nt the Lend, and came on to win easily by several lengths from Jan. Tho favourite, who finished under the judge's box, was about a neck away third. Eγmengarde, by her win on Saturday, will havo to carry a 101b. penallv in the Welcome Stakes at Jticcarlon. Her victory was the first for the Uighdeu colours in the Wellesley Stakes. In the Final Scurry, a warm favourite in Our Queen failed to gain a place. .Vlnknrii, who had finished second in tho opening event, was sent out for tho second time by A. Sliearsby, and led from start to finish. Monologue, who was second, was ridden by A. Oliver, who thus rode two winners, three seconds, and a third during tho afternoon. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. For the second day's events at tho Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting, the following acceptances havo been received :— TARARUA HANDICAP. Seven furlongs, st. lb. St. lb. Patriotic 9 4 Bin Blast .... 7 6 Eirkline 9 1 Konano 7 3 St. Bees 8 G Astonishment 7 3 Kina 8 4 Sir Solo G 13 Turna 8 0 Prince Hassan G 13 Lady Volley... 7 8 JUVENILE HANDICAP. For two-year-olds. Four furlongs. St. lb. • st- lb. Jan 8 10 Bandore 7 9 Monolino 8 0 Kilmoro 7 9 Trimeno 8 0 Eocene 7 7 Ard Ri 8 0 Lady Georgia... 7 r Andrea 7 10 Massilia 7 i Oblisant 7 10 Imagination... 7 i Champagne.... 7 10 Evadno 7 1 Taffeta 7 9 PEARCE HANDICAP. One mile. St. lb. St. lb. Iranui 8 7 Medallist 6 10 Goodwin Park 8 7 Birklino C 10 Sir Tristram... 7 11 Negative G 10 Parable 7 5 Epsom Lass... 6 9 St. Petersburg 7 I First Battery... G 7 Bracken 1 3 Splash 6 7 Voetgang 7 0 SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE. Two miles aud a half. St. lb. St. lb. Nedra 11 3 Commodore ... 9 11 ■ Tyrannic 10 13 Soman 9 11 Siuiray 10 13 .Salopian. 9 7 CHenmoro 10 10 Elwell 9 7 St. Amelia ... 10 0 Marang.ii 9 7 Riro Atu 10 3 Westward 9 7 RU-VHINE HANDICAP. Five furlongs, st. lb. St. lb. Lonswood 9 0 Ebonito 7 S Monologue ... 8 11 Emma 7 8 Makara S 1(1 Sir Moutoa ... 7 S Our Queen ... 8 !l Field Faro ... 7 5 Allurement ... 8 8 Pukewai 7 5 Ahuapai 8 3 Palestine 7 a Goldemar 8 0 Biddy t! 11 Lady Kilcheran 7 13 Oka G 7 Bis' Blast .... 7 10 NAI NAI HANDICAP. Sii furlongs, st. lb. St. lb. Full Rate 9 G British Maid 7 2 Undecided ... 8 13 Telvalnirangi 7 2 Gladiolo S 10 Loncstep 7 0 Turbine 8 G Sinapis 7 0 Nyland 8 5 San Lass 0 12 St. Toney 8 1 Odessa G 10 Vibration 7 9 Lady Moutoa Ii 10 Ireland 7 5 Curator IS !) Khamsin 7 •! Purakau G 7 SPRING TRIAL HANDICAP (entries). Special weights. Six furlongs.—Kincswoll, Field Fore, Lord Palmer, War Seam, Kh'kby, Abercocd, Lambton, Indra, Ovation, Mount Victoria, Marble Head, Ovamulate, Lord Kilcheran. CHAMPION PLATE, of 400 sovs. (a cup value 109 sovs., and 300 soys, in specie). Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Mr. Highdcn's Boanerges, by Pilgrim's Progress—Parera, syrs., 9st. 41b. Mr. R, E. Price's b. g. Electrakoff, by MiMiscliikolT—Elcctra, syrs., 9st. lib. Mr. Eiemi Puni's b. in. Equitas, by Advance— Murawai, fiyrs., Sft. 131b. Mr. F. Hall's g. c. Mini, by Soult-Tau-hei, lyrs., 9st. Sir. G. D. Greenwood's b. c. Byron, by Martian-Green Maid, 3yrs., 7st. "Mb. lion. J. D. Ormond's b. c. Miscount, br Birkenhead—Miss Never, 3yrs., 7st. 111b. NEW ZEALAND CUP.' (By Telccraoh.—Press Association.) Christchurch, October 22. In the list of acceptances for the New Zealand Cup supplied to tho press Goodwin Park was omitted and Tho Hover included. Tho Rover is not an acceptor, but Goodwin Park has continued his engagement. The following should bo omitted :— Spring Stakes—St. Ouida filly, Worcester, Spring Gun. Derby—lnvicta colt. Oaks —Topic. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Wanganui, October 22. The following weights havo been declared by Mr. Geo. Morse for tho Auckland Racing Club's meeting.— SHORTS HANDICAP. Five furlongs. —Turbine, 9st. Gib.; Kakama, 9st. 5!b.,Jack Delaval, Sst. 101b.; Maheno, Sst. 91b.; Lucille, Sst.; Mighty Atom, 7st. 121b.; True Shot, 7st. 91b.; TJrukehu, 7st. 91b.; Admiral Soult, 7st. Gib.; Lady Dot, 7st. 51b.; Blue- Garment, 7st. 21b.; Taft, 7st. lib.; Goldsize, 7st. lib.; Freemantle, Gst. 131b.; Miss Livonia, Gst. 91b.-; Peggy Pi-yde, Gst. 81b.; Manininn, Gst. 71b.; Tobias, list. 71b. ONEHL : NGA STEEPLECHASE. Three miles.—Sol, list. 91b.; Red M'Grcgor, list. 31b.; Pleiades, lOst. 91b.; Seldom, lOst. 31b.; Kapakapa, 10.4.; Riro Atu, 9st 121b.; AVhatashot, 9st. 111b.; Glenmore, 9st. 111b.; Arty, 9st. 91b.; Taialia, 9st. 91b.; Dhudeen, Ust. 81b.; Westward, Ost. 71b.; Canadian, Bst. 71b.; Rebel, 9st. 71b.; Pukewera, Bst. 71b.; Hauterc, flst. 71b.; Uarkaway, Ost. 71b. HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE. Three miles—Riro Atu, list. 131b.; Glenmore, list. 121b.; Golborn, list. 41b.; Wcbfoot, list.; Sabine, lOst. 121b.; Blue Mountain, lOst. 111b.; Harkaway, lOst. lllb.; Hau--tore, lOst. 101b.; Kirikiri, lOst. 71b.; Marangai, lOst. 71b.; Hobartown, lOst. 71b.; Galvata, lOst. 71b.; Pukewera, lOst. 71b. IIOBSON HANDICAP. Six furlongs.Glory, 9st.; St. Amans, Bst. 131b.; Poictiers! Bst. 91b.; Master Jack, Bst. 81b.; Wee Olga, Sst. 81b.; Elegance, Sst. 81b.; Goldsizo,- Sst. 71b.; Sphinx, Bst. 51b.; l'liss, Sst. 51b.; Blue Mount, Bst. lib.; Caruso, 7st 131b.; Glad Tidings, 7.st. 131b.; Hakn, 7st. 121b.; Worcester, 7«t. lllb.; Bogey, 7st. lllb.; Hardrock, 7st. 10lb.; Hemisphere, 7st. 101b.; Goodwin Sands, 7st. 91b.; Ilarenoa. 7st. Sib.; Condamine, 7st. 71b.; Aristos, 7st. Gib.; Minstrel, 7st. 51b.; Firelock, 7?t. 41b.; Monathol, 7st. 41b.; Taketiima, 7>t. -111>.; Royal Arms, 7st. 41b.; La Reina, 7st. lib.; Recipe, 7st. lib.; Rutter, 7st.; Manuewera, 7st; Takinini, "st.; Kaiaia, 7st.; Bon .Tour, 7st.; Muskewai, 7st.; St. Lewis, 7?t.; Bell Crispin, 7st.; Panthca, 7st; Coiintrce, 7st.; Mauinina, 7st. FLYING HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. King Soult, 9st.; Antoinette, Sst. 131b.; Santa Rosa, Sst. 91b.; Tattoo, Sst. 71b.; Master Wairiki, Sst. Gib.: Jack Delaval, Bst. 41b.; Maheno, Bst. 31b.; Dawn, 7st. 101b.; Grenadier, 7st. 51b.; Crow7i Pearl, 7st. lib.; Admiral Soult, "st.; Jollie Fille, Gst. 131b.; Spectre, Gst. 91b.; Sliss Livonia, Gst. 71b.; Ruatauspla, Gst. 711). MAIDEN HURDLES. One milo and a half.—Regain, list.; Merry I/awn, lOst. Gib.; Master William, ilst. 121b.; Golborn, fW. 91b.; Denbies, ilst. 91b.; Highden, {Ist. Sib.; Captain Paul, 9st. 8!!).; Lloyds, 9st. Gib.; Sabine, 9st. 51b.; Formidable, Sst. 21b.; Nape Nnpe, 9st. 11b.-, Presently, 9st.; Luxton, 9st.; Kaiaia, 9st.; Rambling Rose, fist.; Westi([iie, 9st.; Eakiiu, (Ist.; Bon Cjt, 9st.j Field Marshal, Ost.; Penfold, Ost. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB MEETING. (By Telccraph.-I'rcsa Association.) Auckland, October 21. Tho concluding day of the Auckland Trotting Club's spring mooting took place I

at Alexandra Park to-day. 'Die weather was fine, and the attendance good. Tho results are as follow:— TItIAL HANDICAP (liarnoss). Ono mile—La Belle, 1; Moorish Chief, 2; Flywheel, .1. Won by tiro lengths. Time, 2min. 46 2-5.-CC. ELLERSLIE TROTTING HANDICAP (optional). Two miles and a quarter.— : Harold Abdallah, 1; Uidd-a.no, 2; Lady Wilmington, 3. Wo.-i bv a length aud a half. ALEXANDRA HANDICAP. Two miles. :—Monica, 1; Di-agkeliold, 2; Bell Gray, 3. Won by six lengths. Time, 4min. 58 Msec. REMI.TERA HANDICAP (harness). Two miliw.— Wild Noll, 1; Lacl.v Wilming-lon, 2; Royal Albert, ,1. Won by a length. Time, smin. C l-sseo. INNOVATION nAXnrCAP (saddlo). One mile and a half.—Recommended, 1; Bronze Bell, 2; Hlark (iin, 3. Won by three lengths. Time, -lmin. ;i 3-sfcc. HIGH-CLASS HANDICAP. One and a half miles.—Mistle, lj Sweet Patch, 2; St. Michael, :i. Won by live lengths. Time, lmin. 25 i-iiwe. JUNCTION HANDICAP (harness). One and a half miles.—Receiver, 1; Phyllistina, 2; Annoyed, 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 3min. 52 2-ssjcc. INSULATION HANDICAP. Ono mite. Undine, 1; Charming Boy, 2; Lord Specialist. 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 28 l-s»co. CAULFIELD CUP MEETING. FAVOURITE WINS. LADY MEDALLIST'S RECORD RUN. By 2'elecraph—Press Association— Copyricht (R«c. OctoW 21, G p.m.) Caulficld, October 21. After a cold, wintry week, there was bright sunshine for Cup Day at Caulfield. It was a typical spring day, and the record attendance promised on tho opening day was maintained, for the crowd present was certainly the biggest Citiilfiold Cup crowd remembered. The Cup win was very popular. Lady Medallist was always in a pood place in tho race, and fiiitehed remarkably w<4l. Tho Uunbernatorinl party included tho Governor-Genend, Ixiril Dcnman, and the Governor of Victoria, SiT John Fuller, both of whom wore accompanied by largo parties. Tho following are the results:— OBY nUKDLES, of 200 sovs. About two miles. Mr. AT. Harrison's b. g. Bnllawarra, by Sir Simon—Naorite, aged, 12st. lfb l Mr. W. Anderson's Jules, list. 7lb. ... 2 Mr. W. Mitchell's Bibbenluke, 10st. 51b 3 Five others started. Tho winner led all tho way, and won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a quarter separated second and third. Time, 4min. O^sec. GWYN NURSERY HANDICAP, of GSO sovs. For two-year-olds. Four and a half furlongs. Mr. H. Alan dime's ch. c. Gokl Brew, by Malster—Aurous, Bst. ilb. ... 1 Hon. A. Wynne's Cider, 7st. 111b 2 iir. W. T. Eowe's Mindai, "st lib. ... 3 Ten others started. Gold Brew was in tho lead as soon as they settled down, and finished two lengths in. front of Cider, who beat Miudai by a length. Time, 55sec. CAULFIELD CUP, of 3000 sovs. Ono milo and a half. Mr. E. J. Craven's br. in. Lady Medallist, by St. Alwyne—Diploma, oyrs., Sst. Sib (W. Barnott) 1 Mr. R. Crawford's b. h. Flavian, by Flavus—Postea, Gyrs., in. 9!b. (0. Lambert) 2 Mr. F. Merlon's eh. li'. Aurofodina, by Fiiivus—Nereid, oyrs., Sst. Tib. (W. H. Smith) 3 Mr. C. Commcford's b. g. Didus, by Positano—Dodo, aged, Gst. 131b. ... i Also started: Beverage, Ost. lib.; Britain, 8?t. 51b.; Jolly Beggar, Sst. 31b.; S.imlbath, 7st. 121b.; Wooierina, 7st. 71b.; Rifiiian, 7st. stb.; Harrfeil, 7st. alb.; Fiiiva, 7st. 51b.; Yarrabar, Gst. 431b.; Princo Lack, Gst. 131b.; Twa Brigs, G--t. 131b.; Indiscreet, Gst. 111b.; Radiator, Gst. 91b. Sandbath was the first to break tho lin.i from Radiator, Flava, llartfell, Didus, and Jolly Beggar. After a furlong had l>oeu covered Twa Brigs took charge, and led past tho judge's box from Didus. Beverage, Jolly Beggar, llartfell, Lady Medallist, and Indiscreet. Hero Kadiator neariy fell. Aurofodina was nearly last going out of the straight, where Twn Brigs led from Didus, Beverage, Indiscreet, and Jolly Beggar. Indiscreet ran up into second place at the mile post behind Twa Brigs, Beverage, Flava, Ifartfoll, Flavian, and Lady Medallist. Indiscreet then took charge from Twa Brigs, Beverage, Didus, Radiator, Flavian, and Lady Medallist. Indiscreet made a hot rim along the railway side with Beverage closo up. Then followed Lady Medallist, Didus, Aurofodina, Flavian, and HartfoU, who was interfered with. Lady Medallist led round tho turn, iron; Aurofodina, while Sandbath was making a good run on the outside, with Flavian handy. Lady Medallist led into the straight from Flavian and Aurofodina. They finished in that order, six lengths and three, lengtlis apart. Time, 2min. 3ils;c, equalling last year's record. WYUNA STEEPLECHASE, of 250 sovs. About 2 miles 3 furlongs and 80 yards.' Mr. 31. 11. Biggin's br. g. Tamburcllo (late Player), aged, list 1 Mr. J. Hill's Southerly, flst. 111b 2 Jlr. J. O'Brien's Vanguard, list.- 71b. 3 Seven others started. Don Q., Cornstalk, and lung's Count}- were leading till they came to grief. King's County fell first at tho treble, and broke its neck. Tamlmrello led over the last fence from Altar Boy and Vanguard. Southerly passed Vanguard and won by four lengths. Time, 4min. 11 3-ssec. WINDSOR. HANDICAP. Sis furlongs, jir. A. Knox's br. c. Popinjay, by Malster—Pose, .'ivrs., Sst. 51b 1 Jlr. W. Kelso's lilast, 9st. 31b 2 ah-. H. Aliu Currie's Mala, list. 71b. 3 The other starters were: Sylvauder, Golden Point, M'Culloch, Ayrloeh, Brookong, Loru, Bedloe, Urvieto, Miss Gowcr, and Saltarc. Tho running was made by Popinjay and Blast. Alter an exciting finish Popinjay won i,y half a head, two lengths separating the second and third horses. Time, lmin. 23»sec. MOORA WELTER. One mile. Mr. M. Fillis's ch. h. Kerlie, by Stepniak—Melodious, Gyrs., S)st. "71b. ... 1 Mr. S. P. Mackay's Full Sail, 9st. 51b. 2 Mr. T. Hanuau's Lager, lOst. 71b 3 Fifteen others started. Full Sail led all tho way. Kerlie, lying fourth, made a dash at the distance, and won by a short half-head, five lengths separating second and third. Time, lmin. 4Hsec. FLEMINGTON'TRAINING NOTES. Melbourne, October 21. The weather was fine at Fleming!on this morning. Woolerina covered seven furlongs in lmin. lOsec, Prize Fighter twelve furlongs in 2miu. •lllsec, Comedy King nine furlongs in Imiii. dSlsec., Wiliiri and Pliilio a mile in lmin. 52?w., Trafalgar twelve furlongs in 2min. 4-l=cc., Flaith nine furlongs in 2min. 3sec., Prince Fonte and Duke Footo four furlongs in ofisoc, Crown Grant a milo in lmin. nflsffc. Eye Glass n mile in lmin. 4fl.i?ec., Ride a mile in lmin. 50i=cc, and Gluo a milo in lmin. 51sec. SANDOWN PARK RACES. By Tclccraph-I'r,Ms AEsociation-CoD.vriEUt (Rcc. October 22, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 21. At tho Sandown Park races, Coriander beat Absurd for tho Groat Sapling Plate. BUSHY PARK YEARLINGS. A WELL-GROWN LOT. Bushy Park, Kai Iwi, lias long been noted as the homo of thoroughbred racehorses. Hero were bred Signor, Helen Portland, Bonny Boy, Beacon, Coy, Catapult, Sammy, Golden Loop, Dante, North East, Nor'-West, Southerly Buster, Troubadour, and several other winners, and horo at the present time Mr. G. F. Jlooro has a select collection of brood mares. The estate is an ideal breeding country, with suitable climate, good dry paddocks, adequate shelter, and always an abundance, of feed. That good performer, Signor (Pilgrim's Progress—Ma Mio Rosette), is tho principal stallion, and his foals show great promise, two

particularly nice ones being a colt belonging to the same family as Fort William and a filly irom Armistice. Siffnor is now being well patronised, and among the marcs to visit him this season are Lass o' Cowrie (own sister to King Soult) and the Carbine mare Mongonui (dajn of Colleen Mary). Mr. J. Hull has also sent four marcs, including tho dam of The Native and a sister to The Native. Mr. Moore likewise sends a number of the Uufliy Park marcs to outside sires each year. This season tho Gossoon inaro Colleen will visit Bezonian at Waikanae, and so will St. Bvangeline (Field Battery's sister) and Moorish Maid (Vladimir-Ma Mio Rosette). Ma Mio Rosette is to go to Ran Fran, and Blemish (a half-sister by Vanguard to the Grand National winner Tresham) will visit Advance.

As is tho annual practice, a number of yearlings are to bo offered for sale shortly, and when u Domi.n'io.v representative rece-ntlv visited Kai lwi, the shid groom, ,1. 11 ay, had the youngsters stripped for inspection. The whole lot were in a condition that reflects credit on the stud groom. First to oome under notice were two fillies that aro to be sold at Christchurch in New Zealand Cup week—a bay filly by Charlemagne II from Ma Mie liosctto (dam of Signor) and a chestnut filly by tho unbeaten Boniform from Helen Portland (winner of the Thompson Handicap, Great Northern Oaks, etc.). Signer's half-sister is a handsome, well-grown youngster, standing over a lot of ground. Sho has a beautiful head, suggesting all the gameness of her half-brother, and this is supplemented by a good shoulder, a short back, great quarters, splendid propelling power and nice flat bone. She is a lovely mover in the paddock. Her pedigree combines the fashionable St. Simon—Musket cross and success of the Charleningues will ensure ■keen bidding for this filly, who is very stoutly bred on the dam's side. Ma Mio Rosette is half-sister to the great Mountain King, Scottish King, and Kinghkc, while in ilie pedigree we also find unbeaten Darcaldinc and Kosicrucian, who beat: Musket at weight-forego over threo miles in Bnelar.d. Signer's performances in New Zealand and Australia aro well known. He still holds the Australasian record for two miles and a quarter, established in the Canterbury Cup in which ho carried Dst. The Boniform filly is a stoutly-built youngster standing on nice flat bnne and tho best of feet. She has ft good head, grand crest and beautiful sinning shoulders, 'while behind the saddle she is a l>erfoct picture and very big from hip to hip. When set going she is a grand mover and tho bids ought to come fast when she is led into the ring. Her breeding includes a double strain of Milsket crossed with St. Simon, Her siro Boniform, who raced at 2, 3 and i years, was unbeaten in Australia or New Zealand and her dam, Helen Portland was a Rood winner. The latu-r is by Dorchester (by Bill of Portland, sir of Malslcr and Mcrriwee, from Woodnymph, aji own sistrr to the V.R.C. Derby nnd Melbourne Cup winner Martini Henry) from Lady Helen by Phil Athol, by Blair At hoi by Stockwol'J.-- ■'■ ■■■ ■

hi addition t'o these some eight yearlings are to bo submitted at Palmcrston North during the Jfauavatu Summer meeting The first of these that Shulgroom 'Uny brought forward was a haiid-sc-mo dark chestnut filly by Hczunian from that fashionably-bred mare Colleen. This is one of the most cvcnly-mado fillirs one could place eyes upon, grand rein, wiry bone, clean hoc);?, anil good feet, n beautiful mover, I'oo. Sho will bo a great mare for the stud when her racing days are finished and she would be a useful matron in any part of tins world. Her sire Bezoiiinii belongs to one of the leading families in Kiigland and her dam Colleen (dam of Adare, who defeated Our Queen and 1G other starters at Otnlii recently) is one of tho few Gossoon mares in ll:o Dominion. .Another is Madder (dam of AU Red, Munjcot, etc.). Colleen's sire Gossoon was by Galopin (sir of St. Simon), while on the dam's side she traces bncl; to Juliet by Touchstone and the names of Mu.vkot, Slor.kwell, __ and Fisherman appear in her pedigree. From the same family come Elevation, Stcpnink. Provocation, etc.

A bay colt' by Cornet from Run Una was next looked over. This youngster is ouii brother to Coronettcd and halfbrother to Golden Eagle. JTis dam was own-sister to Irish Twist, wlio won the Kamdtikei and Manawatu Cup for Sir. W. li. Tuck. Though possessing but a plain head, the eolt is right everywhere else, and especially noticeable for great depth of girth and splendid middlupieco. He is a beautiful mover with a long stride. ITis g. g. dam is Peeress, who won good races in New Zealand, and also in Melbourne. Peeress was by The Peer (sire of Darobin, winner of the V.B.C. Uerby and Sydney Gold Cup, and sold to go to America). Prom the. same familv coino SU-o\va.n, Vedette, and Tuinut.

A nice., compact, bay filly is tko youngster by Coronet, from a maro by St. Cyr— Eua Kua. Sho has wiry bone, is a sweet niovor, ami ought lo win races. A half-brother (liy that good horso Fontenoy) lo ])kitoii and Guiding Slop gives one the impression that ho will make ii good horso as •:< five-year-old, lie was foaled in August, ami "is very forward. Foiitenoy is by Hautbrioa (St. Simoii—Aborconi marc). Guiding Star is by the Canterbury Cup winner Kalmoa from imported London Pride, and in her jisdigreu appears (ho name of Pa.:iie, whose pedigree crosses in Commotion, Wakeful, i\"cctuii'oriu, Mentor, and other groat performers. A handsome, compact, dark bay eolt by , Siinor's half-brother Sweet Simon, from j'oiyeaste, does not show the same size as tlie others, as he was a late foal, but lie is coming on nicely. Hi! is an tvwily-made little fellow, with intelligent head, clean liocks, niw; slioi ,, . pastern, and the best of feet. There, is nothing wrong with his breeding, which includes double strain of Musket, also St. Simon, St. looser, and Libel. Another late foal, and a very racy-look-ing one, is the dark bay filly by Fontenoy, from Nightingale (dam of tlio Grand National winner Tnniskillen, and also Polycaste, T)io Lark, and liowman). This youngster shows the galloping aptitude of the family. He has a beautiful head, long rein, goal length from shoulder to kip, clean hocks, but rather narrow quarters.

An evenly-made little colt is the one by Fontcnoy from Puss (dam of Coy, Catapult, and Sammy), by Natnlor (sire of (ho i/ivorpool Grand National winner Moifna) Tlio colt looked well, and slicwed that his food had done him a lot of good.

A nice, liamlsoine, bright bay colt by Fontency, from -Miss I't'iit'loiw, Icoks like ouo that will come early. 11? is of good weight, 0:1 the best of bor.e and foot, and when a throc-year-old ho should be a very commaiidiiiK horse. Willi an intelligent head, ffowl rein and shoulder, splendidly sprung back ribs, rooil q nailers and jjaskiiip, lie ta.lios flit cyo at mice. His dam, Miss lVielojio, comes from Hie Fame family us Paris (winner of the Caiilfield Cup twioe), and K.isipn (who defeaiOvl Carbine in (h< , Y.H.i'. Borby). A (by Kilelioran) to tlii s colt realised I'JOjrns. last year, and two years a%o a youi-liiift by Birlicnhead — Miss'l'eiieloiie sold wiill in Australia.

FIXTURES. October 23-W , ellington R.C. Spring. October 23.—Wavcrlcy-Waitotara II.C. Annual. October 21 and l:G.—Greymouth J.C. Slirinß. October 2G and 27.—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring. November 1 and 4.-Auckland R.C. Spring. November 4, G, 8, and ll.—Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan. Nov. 2D and 30—Feilding J.C. Spring.