THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1556, 27 September 1912, Page 9

THE TURF.

, WANGANUI SPRINO MEETING, i . —;■ . . ; OPENING DAY. . BON REVE WINS THE GUINEAS. (By' Teloerajh.—Press Association.) Wanganui, September 26. The Tfanganui Jockey Club' 3 spring meeting opened to-day in Sno weather.' The course was somewhat heavy, as the result of recent rain. The totalisator put. through. -814.705, as against ,£13,510 oil. the saino day.,kit year. Results;— "• FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 soys. Six : furlongs. 6 Mr. H. Bertrand's b. m. Piriwai, by Obligaclo—linpati.'Gyrs., 7s!. 131b. . (0. M'Carten) 1 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. 0. Altear> iyvs., ,Bst. ;31b.' (W. liyan) 2 4 Mr. W.' Smart's br. g. Merry Frank, «syrs., 7st. lllb. (W. Ayres) 3 Also started: 6 Equitas, Bst. lllb. (B. Hatch);, 11 Merrivonia,- . Bst 41b, (R. Berry); 1 Prosper, Bst. lib. (L. Wilson); 8 Lady-. lloutpa, 75t,121b. (A. Jl'Miillen); 0 Master.Sylvia, 7st lllb. (L. Price); 3 Ngatiruanui, 7st.'-51b. (L. Nodder); 7 Stepney,. 7st. 81b. (H. Tricklobank); 10 jNeirene, 6s,t- 131b. (W. Bell). ' • Ngatiruanui was left at the-post,, and Piriwai. was . the first away from the barrier,' leading., down the back from Lady Moutoa, Prospor, Altcar,' and 1 Merry .Frank; Prosper..was in front rounding the .bend, but, at the turn into the straight, Piriwai ranged alongside,' and cut'.'him , down. » Half-way up the running Altcar came at the mare, and, m a great battle to tho post,: Piriwai won by x nosa. Merry Frank was a length and a half away, and Prosper, Lady Moutoa, and Merrivonia - were nest , in order, Tinej lmin. 16 l-sseo- < MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP, ,of 100 ...sovs,.. Six furlongs.- .. 8 Mr, A. Alexander's rn. g. Patronale, . by Patronus—Yivandei, 4yrs., Bst. . 21b. : (W. Young) ;1 1 Messrs."W. ,Q. and G. L. ; Steads'.ch. . g. Oxenhope, 3yrs., 7st, 71b. .. • ■ . (E. Lowe) 2 8 Mr. D. J. Goodwin's b.- f. Topic,. V • 4yrs., Bst. 21b. (L. Wnson) 3 Also started: i Eastwind, Bst. 21b. (C.. Jenkins)-; 12 'Or - Vions, Sst. 21b. (L. Nod-, der); 11 Eetrieve, Bst. 2lb, (D. M Kay); 10 Sweet Brcrea, 1 ;t. 2ib. (D. M'Kay) id th Sst- 21b. (W. Pric-c): 7 Princess Flo.-fet. 21b. (Qi- M;Carteu);,a Lflckwood, 7st. 71b. (W- Bell); .9 Yankee Doodle, 7st. 71b. (H. ■Richards); 6 Alecto, 7st. 71b. (W. Ayres).; . Kew led 'Topic, Oxenhope, and Patronale over tho first three furlongs, • where Patronale came fast on tho outside, and, leading into, the -straight, won easily by a length from Oxenhope.- ■ Topic was three leng!hs away third. Alecto, Princess Flo, Yankee Doodle, and Kew followed in that orcter. .Time, Imm. 17-1-5 sec. ■' ' . fl WANGANUI-. GUINEAS, a 'sweepstake of • 10 sovs; 1 each,' with 100 sovs'added,: One mile.' • 1 Mr. W. G. and G. L. Steads' br. g. ■■ Bon Keve, by. Boniforni—Dreamer, 3yrs., Bst. 51b. (W. Young) 1 8 Sir G. -G. Clifford's b. f. Brown Owl, bv Treadmill—"Glenowlet, 3yrs., Bst. , 51b. (F. E'., Jones) 2 B Hon. J. D. Ormoid's b. g. Haskayne, , •. by-Birkenhead—Outer, ■ 3yrs, Bst. '.. 51b. -.. (\V. Ryan). 3 Also-started: 4. Vocation, Sst. Julb. (F. D.- Jones) ; 5 Our King, Bst. 101b,, (L. Lambess); 7 Multiply, Bst. 101b. (J. Dwyer); 2 Winning-Way,'Sst, 51b. (L- Wilson), 6 Oakum, Sst. 51b. (W. Prite). ,- After a Jong delay Mr. Stopwith got the; field away in good line. , Haskayne assumed the lead, 'and the r order down the back was Haskayne, Brown Owl, Our King, Bon Keve, and Vocation. Bon Kcvo " mada up his ground along tho'top'end; and let! -into the straight, with Brown Owl. A' great race -to the post resulted in' -Bon Reve' winning by ■a- length- from -Brown Owl. Haskayne .was-two lengths awjiy; anfl'^M® l ?. Way, and%ur''King''c!fA\6 > W tMWWer. Timei'lmin. 18 1-."see. '■ ' For. misbehaviour.'at'ithe -post Yoitng was disqualified' for the rest-of'the.meet-ing.- .";' OJvEHU HANDICAP HURDLES, -of. 150 sovs. One mile and three-quarters..; 1 Hoii. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Bollin, by Birkenhead—Goyt, agid,-lOst,: - (F. Fiynn) 1 6 Mr. C. Mumby'a c: g. Sandy Paul, by St. Paul—Mystery Maid, 6yrs., Ost. 21b (F. Cress)- 2 5 Mr. J. M'Kelvie's o.' g. Coronetted, . • by Coronet—Rau Rau, aged, lost. 81b. (F. Fut'chor) 3 Also started: 7 Waterworks, lOst. (R. ■ Thompson); 6 Hawick, 9jt. J3ib. (M'Swcency); 3 Seaman, 9st. (F. Lind); 5 Darby Paul, 9st. 81b, Jones). , Sandy Paul and Hawick mado the early running, with Waterworks and Corcnetted. Passing tho stand, tho order-was: Hawick, Coronstted, Bollin, Waterworks, Sandy ■ Paul,.; With .Darby Paul and Seaman last. Four "furlongs from home-Darby. • Paul cams,, from .thei. rear,: and, stalling, off . Sandy' Paul and Bollin in the straight, won by,tbree,qnarters of a longth'troui Bollin. Sandy Paul was.-a.longth-away, and Coronetlied, Seaman, Waterworks,. and..Hawick were in that order next: Time, 3min. 211'OC, -v. The stewards held an inauiry into the running of -T>ajhy Paul. The race was given -to Bollin, and- T. Jones was'.disniw'ified for . twelve -months for boring Bollin. ■ ■. GONVILLE HACK-HURDLES HANDI-! ■ CAP, of 110 so vs. About one mile' and' five. fnrlongs. , . ' 2 Mr. J. Jackson's c. g., Silver Cluse, 'by ' Slyvia Park—Recluse mare, ; aged, lOst. 131b. (E. Murhgh) 1 1 Mr. J. O'Mearti's b. ni. Fashion Plate, Handsome Jack—Rongo-' - tea, syrs., lOst. 51b. (G. Les) 2 5 Mr. O. Cox's b. g. Timothy, bv St. Paul—Ngaire, aged, 9st. (p. Willis) 3 Also started':' To Roti, 9st. 121b. (F. , Flynn); 3 St. Felix, Ost. 71b. (H. M'Sweeney); 7'Soawind, -Ost. Gib. (J. Howdcn); 6 Aviatrix, 9st.. (F. Cress); 8 Hollier, 9st. (H. Filtcher). . Passing the stand the order was: Timothy, Aviatrix, To. Ro.ti, Silver Cluse,. and Fashion Plato. ' At the back of tho - course-Te Roti fell,'and St. Felix lost his rider, and after walking some distance, To Roti fell dead. ~ Silver Cluse was first into the-straight,'.and stalling off a r,trong' challenge from Fashion Plate, won by half a length. ' Timothy was close up third, and Aviatrix aoxt. Time, 3miu. 7 2-osec. ■ ■ PUTIKI HACK' HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.. Six furlongs. - Mr. J. H. Prosscr's br. g, Aratiatia, by Achilles—Momohai, • -lyrs., 7st-. Hb. (J, Conqiiost) 1 .Mr. J. Sheehv's b.-g. St. Helena, by St. Paul—Lady Folonia, aged, 7st. lib.- (Oliver) 2 Mr, -W. M'Beth's b. g, Alluar. by Handssmo Jack—Romuc-ra,. 6yrs.. ' . 7st. 41b. (Frvwj 3 Also started: 11 Avaunce, Sst. 12Tb. (H. Copestake); 5 Sanguinary, Sst.' "121b. (H., Batten); 8 Distinction, Sst. 21b. (B. Low):' 6 SaA Pan, Sst. lib. (M'Carton); 3 Galtoe, 7st. 91b. (Nodder); 7 Semaphore, 7st. r-lb. (Beiry); 1 .Postillion, 7st. 51b. (W; Weller); 4 Silver Rose,.'/St. 21b. (Oliver); 12" ReMn'ant, 7»t. (Stowe). St. Helena got away best' and led Ara- . tiatia. Galtea, and Semaphore into tho straight, whero Aratiatia gradually wore her- dom,. and 'von a fine race bv a neck. Alluitr was close np third, with Semaphore, Avaunce, and Postillion next in order.. Time, liain. 17 4-3seo. • SPRING HANDICAP,- of 150 sovs. Ono mile. ' Mr. F. Hall's b, C. Obliga.nt, by Obligsdo—CjTsnea, 3yrs., Gst. 12lb, .i - CP. Barry) 1 C<m the Shaughrstin, by Coronet— Clertain, Srrs., 7st.. 21b. - (E. XAV4) 2 5 Mr. P;' E. Baldw'in's b, g. La/lrone, by Sir Ladda—Melitsina, oVrs.. 7M;. ' 2ib." '. iH. TricKlebanl) 3 Also started: 1-1 lady-Lucy, Ost. (W. Pries); 11 Mendip, Sst 21b.:(L- Wilson); 12 Sandstrsam, Sst. (H. Griffiths) ; 8 lady Msaschikati, 7st. 131b. (L, Noddcr); 2 Neatimartx, 7st. Ulte f-I. Cctnqnrft); 9 Cor(iraandel, 7st. 101b, /0. Richards); 13 Royal fsfc. oib. (O. M'Carfen); 1 lulrain, 7si lib. .(W,- .Weller); 3 Aloha,, 7sL. lib, (C; C?ari6ont); 10 Mallard, Gst. 101b. (W. Bell); ■ 7 Lady KUcheran, 6st. 91b. (H. W-atssß)". Con the Shaughraun, Obligant, Aloha, and-. Sandstrsam .was-tho ordes to th< straight,- where Obligant went to the fr«nt : and holding the opposition, wor i c-ojnfdrtably by,a lertgth lrorn Con,-.th< Shaujir'aunl" tadrono was'fourth, aw

Lady Menschikoff, Sandstream, Ngatimaru and' Eoyal Marine next in order. Time, lmin, 46isec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (Br Telesrach.— Special Corresnondent.) Wanganui, September 26. After the wretched weather, of late it was' refreshing to havo a fino sunny flay for the opening of the Wanganui spring meeting. The course had dried up a lot, and, if the weather holds, it will be splendid going for Saturday. I ho neuls wero large throughout the. day, and the racing was brimful of interest. U. M'Sweeney, who wns riding St. l'elix m the Hack Hurdles, received a lacerated artery when his horse fell over lo Roti, but Flvnn was unhurt, The suspension of W. Youii" and T. Jones caused a little excitement, "but otherwise the day s racing wont off well. The handicappcrsMessrs. G. Morso and 'J. Chadwick-to-gether with several horsemon, camo back from the Avondalo mooting and were present at tho meeting. lhey,aro returning north for the second day s racing.. Tho Flying field attracted considerable attention in tho bird-cage, for several of tho runners wero making their urst. appearance this season. Prosper and Altcir were backed in that order, while Ecruitas, who was much above henelt, was deserted. At thtv post Pinwai anil-Nga iruv nni gave a lot of trouble, tho lattor badlj maiming Merry Frank. Tho start, howover, was a good one, Pinfrai being the first to show out. Prosper- soon took charge, but at the entrance to tho straight Piriwai. had him, and also ran up. Prosper stopped badly in the closing stages, and Merry Frank also headed him. Piriwai and Altcar fought out a good .finish, and the white-raced mare won by .a .head, The Wanganui-owned Kew and O\onhopo divided favouritism in the 3laiujn race, and the latter was unlucky to lose. Patronale gave some ,hother at tho carrier, but when it lifted l\e\v shot out,but was immediately'joined hy lopic, and the pair racod dovrn the back clear ci Chcenhope. Kew was in troubl© as they made for the straight, but Topic struggled on. Then Patronale took charge and soon had a break of two lengths. Oxenhope got out of the ruck when" well m the line for home, but his effort was too late, and Patronale won comfortably. Princess -i lo ivas fourth.* '~ ', . , ■ There itas considerable delay at Ine barrier in' tho Wanganui Guineas, and several of tho riders were fined for being 3ver-anxiou3. Tho dispatch was &C0 I cl jne, and tho starter (after being subjected to a lot of chaff) was loudly cheered for liis final effort. Haskayne was quickest into his stride, and led to the first bend, i\-hero there wns a mix-up and vocation, ras siSut took. ; lii his rearward passage ic got mixed up with Multiply, who came >nt, and Our. King, who ran in. At lha iix-furloug post Haskayne had a nsoful ead, but at the end of anothor furlong, Brown Owl had joined him. Bon Rovg .vas'in third place four lengths away : as ihoy racod round the bend, but, as the ewlers on tared tho straight, ho moved up between them. Haskayne was tho iton, and the stick came out on Brown Owl, ;idacn right Out with hands and heels, l.he Stead Bros.' representative won handily by a couple of lengths with tho remainder badly strung out. Multiply; Vocation, Our King, Winning Way,, and Oakum, Drossed tho lino in that order. After the race W. Young was called beforo the stewards, and was suspended for the rost of the meoting, for repeatedly breaking through the barrier. Oakum broke down badlj",-and will'not raco again for some considerable time. . Bollin was a great tip for the Okehu Hurdles, and ho started a warm favourite. ■ Hawick' made the pace very fast, and his rider could not -keop him back to tho field. . Bollin jumped surprisingly well, and,, at the half-mile, ho joined Coronetted in the lead. The .pajr raced round tho bend .clear of everrUnng, but. approaching the final fence, Dirby Paul singled himsolf out of the ruck, and t°ok the fence with the leaders, and just clear of Sandy Paul. A good race to tho.p"?t saw Darby Paul ont'tayin? Bollin, ancl winnm? bv three rf a length. Pandy Paul fiiiis'itd "f the fast-t'ring Co-on-etted. There vemed tobea'ot of bu'tling lietwMU the.first.and recond lvrsos in tho Win from the last fence. After tho ri>cc the stewards met. and distnnted Darby Paul, and also- djsiiualified monWi." •Jfi'J'.fL ■''L-''-'.'." ■ : The Hack Hnrrllcs went .to Sflve'' C'n ; e, after , a nrfwdiiJ 'c(mt»st 'with F»»V»n Plate.. . At. thn-.f-toTt ,'«d at a. *n>nrt'r>(ic«. o-tid jumned T'-e fi»ld wn s in n buneh tl"- F f niul, •—ifU Silver Obit? f>»d F^ fi b'on P^t ft the T'ar. T)owti the back .T« Wl. Pt f-nroo ('"in nn top of lilm. Rilvei- Cl'isa t-hen took nn. M Kq «nMlv. Vnf HTI<I PlntA bnMi cliollenged >'m tliev rJ»n to . the Tflst f^nce. rin.w irn.c first oTpr. nnd. p't-r a snl-'nrlM ho crninA'l J r,v n ll°o' 1 . To T?nfl. ti*l>oti p-011-inCT in 'fI.A mrl. «-i"i/io n i v fnVprfd. " n d a sbnrt rtripi i" tlin "PtiHVT Pane, and "Porin\^. A *-•! f-J ,n: J ,1 rlAm^rtrl. St. Helena.jump"l out fir s t. '-ut AratiV-'.i foon ,io : n-°d hiir._-nd the nair raced at the head of afrn l **?. Cotp : '-- ronnc] t.ls A Aratiatia hung r>"t bid'y. and St. Helena and .he w'orp out. j! = A bey enter-- 1 and the firtwri. a- _-m\i, a raco te .the DO'-t j\rntr : ri-id- rin by a- reck frotn .S*:, t ~o'kLi. wlth.Allorv (who camo v?rr fo c f third. / prot-'st for inteiferonco was not The TTapdlcap provided a runaway rn"o. for who scored i" finrl tl>er-v < 'or T v>aiice the Z-al~nd.CnD. I"'? '•'ttlo fcw '-.-v--? 5.-on in f-ont. r - :1 ' 1 —"i_away s --m .thr. fi"ld. ren.'t-"' "hallenso _nfter cb-"' , ng'", anr" won ver;-r-n t,"hA wo I .] ."'"ir ef T ndronc-, wild got third in the last stride. .'WEIGHTS/FOR SECOND DAY (By Telegraph.—Presa Association.) Wanganui, September 26. The following are the weights dec.-,ired for tho second day of tho Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting:— BRUNSWICK HURDLES, of 150 «-vs, Ono mile and a half.—Tho Native, list. 121b.; Koran,: lOst. Sib.; Darby Paul, ?ost. '/lb.; Coronetted, lOst. 71b.; Waterworks, 9st. lllb.; Ilawiek, lOst. 91b.; Sandy Paul, 9st. 41b.; Elfish, 9st. 21b.; Seaman, 9st.; Highden, 9st. ARAMOHO HURDLES, of 110 sovs. One inilo and « half—Silver Cluse, lOst. V.'Jb. ; Fashion Plate, lOst.. 121b.; Nescot, 1IVI.; M : aipnreku, Ost. 131b.; Bonrrasque, Ost. 121b.; Strategist, Ost. 101b.; St. Felix. Ost. 71b.; Moahau, Sst. Gib.; Seawind, 9st. ilfc.; Timothy, Sst. 21b.; Sunrose, Ost.; Fiojacre, 9st.; Aviatrix, Ost.; Ngakawa, Ost.; Bercola, 9st.; Hollier, 9st. i RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six furlongs.—Piriwai, lOst,. <lb.; Prosper, Ost. 101b.; Avaunce, Bst. 101b.; Sanguinary, Sat. 101b.; Patronale, Sst. 51b.; Aratiatia, Sst. 31b.; Eocene, Sst.; Distinction, 7st. 131b.; Ngakau; 7st. IHb.; Eminent, 7st. 01b.; Arunke, 7st. 91b.; liailv Mildred, 7st. 81b.; Galtce, 7st. Gib.; T .cril Lupin, 7st. 51b.; Goldsley, 7st. 61b.; Semaphore, 7st. -Jib.; Kew, 7st. 31b.; Postillion, "st. 21b.; Neirene, "st. 21b.; Mis* lieberts, 7st.. 21b.; Expcct, 7st. 2lb.j I'lorehco Nightingale, 7st. 21b.; Tcpio 7st. 21b.; Silver Reso, 7st. lib.; Luckwood, 7st. lib.; l'rekkcr, 7st.; Srtcet Breeze, "st.; Borsil, 7st.; Yankee Do .die, 7st; Bonfire, 7st;; Retrieve, 6st. 101b.; Resonant, Gst. 101b.; Sir Daniel, 6st. lillb.: Eastwind, Gst. 101b.; Alecto, Gst. 1G'.0.; Princess Flo, Sst. 101b.; Lady Nolan, Gst. IMb.; Or Vioux, Gst. 101b.; Warea, Gst. 101b.; Waimahora, Gst. 101b. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. One mile.—CcOlbcggan, 9st. <ilb.; Ngatimaru, Ost. lib.; Lady Volga, Sst. 1101b.; Aloha, Sst. 51b.; Waihokua, Sst. | 21b. j Tiwari, Sst. 21b.; Sam Pan, 7st. 331b.; Eoderie, 7st. 121b.; St. Helena, 7st. &lb. i Phroso, 7st. Gib.; Vlfldinoy, 7st, 21b.; Setlenity, 7st. 21b.; Lambton, 7st. lib.; Sih'er RoSo, 7st.; Oakum, Tstij Eastwind, 7st. j Aviatrix, 7st.; Nebulous, 7st. OWEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Sis furlongs.-'-Equitas, Ost. 81b.i Piriwai, Bst. 01b.; Allurement,- Sst. lib.; Prosper, 7st. 181b.: Merry Frank, 7st. 121b.; Obligant, 7st. lllb.; iladero, 7st. lllb.; Masto Kvlvia, 7st. "lb.; Ngatiruanui, 7st. 4lf>.; "st. lib.; Rangiatua, 7st. 41b.; Lady Volga, 7;t.; Step;J y.'Gst. 121b.; Lady IviJcheran, Gst.' 101b.; St. Gate, Gst, ldlb. Neirene, Gst. 61b.; Ineuru, Gst. Sib.; King': Favourite, Gst. 71b,; Loekwood, Gst. 7lb. MARANGAI HANDICAP, of ISO sovs Ono mile.~Eq(iitas, Ost. Mb.; North-East Bst. Gib.; Byron, 7st. 131b.; Laliour Day ,7st. 121b.; Con tho ShAughraun, 7«t. lllb. ■Patriotic, 7st. lllb.; Ngatimaru, 7st. 01b. Coromandel, 7st. 81b. i Lady Moutoa> 7st ,71b.; Ladrono, 7st. 51b.; Royal Marine 7st. 21b.; Vocation, 7st. 21b,;.BaUy Slwn nonj 7st. 21b.; Kilrain, "st. 21b.; Mastei Sylvia. 7sfc.. lib.; Ngatinianui, 7st.; Jan 7st,; Lady. Volga,. Gst, 121b.;.,Lady a Kil cheranj 6sti 81b,j Mallard, 6st, Blbii Mule

teer, Gst. Sib.; Oakum, Gst. 71b.; Serenity, Gst. Tib. HIGGIE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter—Lady Lucy, Bst. Tho Rover, Sst. 71b.; Merrivonia, Bst. Gib.; Mulga Bill, Sst. -lib.; Mendip, Sst. 21b.;. Ladv Menschikoff, Bst.; Sandstream, Sst.; Obligant, 7st. 131b.; Byron, 7st. 131b.; Labour Day, 7st. 121b.; Patriotic, 7st. 121b.; Otflhu, 7st. lllb.; Coromandel, 7st. 101b.; Mangaroi, 7st. Sib.; Royal Marine, 7st. 41b.; Kilrain, 7st. -lib.; Brown Trout, 7st. lib.; The Native, 7st. 21b.; Aloha, 7st. lib.; Vocation, 7st. lib.; Mallard, Gst. 81b. AVONDALE RACES. <3j TelcEraDh.—Proan Außoclatlon.) Auckland, Soptember 2G. The following are the acceptances for tho soeoud day of the Avondalo Jockey Club:— NEW LYNN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Fire furlongs.—Haku, 9st.; Centenary. Sst. Gib.; Geneva, Bst. Gib.; Vivace, Sst. 51b.; Keilder, Sst. 21b.; Spalfish, Sst. lib.: Potoa, Sst.; Vestal, 7st. fllb.; Tripoli, 7st. Gib.; Muskewai, 7st. Gib.; Troublesome, 7st. Gib.; Bluo Rose, 7st. Gib.; Pet, 7st. Gib.; Tho Glad Eye, Tat. Gib.; Lord Delavel, 7st. -lib.; l'ea Rifle, 7st. -lib.; Malawerewere 7st. lib.; The Celt, 7st. -lib.; Delilah, 7st. 41b.; Avalon, 7st. 41b.; Opposition, 7st. -lib.; Matakana, 7st. 411).; To Ongo, 7st. 41b.; Miss Pauline, 7st. 41b.; Abner, 7st. 41b.; Almeida, 7st. 41b.; Zennie, 7st. 41b.; Tlio Whip, 7st. 41b.; Revelation, 7st. 41b.; Karnlch, 7st. 41b. NURSERY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs.—Kia ICaha, Sst.; Marshal McDonald, 7st. 121b.; Soultikoff, 7st. 121b.; Soldier, 7st. 121b.; Marconi, 7st. 121b.; Jeu d'Esprit, 7st. 121b.; Rosen, 7st. 81b.; Lady Alicia, 7st. 71b. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— . To Waharoa, lOst. lib.; Miss Explosion,. Ost. 121b.; Sphinx, Ost. Gib.; Ambergris, Ost. 51b.; Napenape,' Ost.; Arawa, Ost.; Strollor, Ost. PLUMPTON HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. One mile and a furlong.—Uranuim, Bst 71b; Gold Size, Bst, 71b.; Royal Soult, Sst. 31b.; Sea Elf, 7st. lllb.; Jolie Fille, 7st. 81b.; Admiral Sault, Gst. 121b.; First Wairiki, 6st. 121b.; Kaween, 6st. 121b.; Watchchain. Gst. 121b.; Ruatangata, Gst.' lllb.; Flvine Soult, 6st. 101b. NIHOTAPA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Soven furlongs.r-Domino, Bst. 10lb.; Royal Soult, Bst. 101b. Jolie F>l' e > "st. 01b.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 41b.; Sea Pink, 7st. lib.; Runtangata, Gst. 131b.; Fuss, Gst, 121b.; Elegance, Gst, 121b.; Mannwera, Gst. 101b.; Master Jack, Gst. 101b.; Hemisphere, 6st. 101b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Waiowera, Ost, lib.; Miss Livonia, 131b.; Lucille, 7st. lllb.; Cloudy Dawn, 7st. 31b.; Taketumu, 7st-. 31b.; Scorch, 7st.; Elegance, Gst. 131b.; Spalfish, Gst. 101b.; Goodwin Sands, Gst. 91b. MOUNT ALBERT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Nanmai, 05t..121b.; Waiowera, 9st. 21b.; Red Lupin, Sst'. Sib.; Lucille, 7st. 121b.; Mahinga, 7st. Olb.; Dido, 7st. 61b.; Urukehu, 7st. Gib.; Royal Irish, 7st. 21b.; Scorch, 7st, 21b.; BowBells, 7st. 21b.; Tobias, Gst. lllb.; Ivaraleh, Gst. 101b. GERALDINE RACES. (By Telczraph.—Prtas Atsoclitlon.) Timaru, September 26. The Geraldine raoes (first day) were favoured with beautiful weather and a record attendance. The course and buildings wera much improved, .£llOO having been spent $inco last meeting. The sum of JEG2OO was put through the totalisator, boing a record. Tho following are the results:— HURDLES, of 50 sovs. Ono mile and three-quarters.—l Gold Pin, 1; 2 Red, White, and Bluo, 2; 3- Santa Claus, 3. Also started: G Captain Wood; 4 Gipsy Bill; 7 Ladyo Fayro; 5 Kingsbury. Won easily. • Time, 3min. 2Glsec. SQUATTERS' HANDICAP, of 40 sovs. Five furlongs.—3 Glenowl,. 1; 2 Stepmeter, 2; G Alexis, 3. Also started: ■ 1 Icilma; 5 Silkweb; 7 Mademoiselle Ixe; 4- Britain's Owu. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 2sec. ORAR-I TROT, of'4o sovs. Ono mile — 2 Ardoairn, 1; 1 First Alarm, 2; 5 Tornado, 3. Also started: 3 Red Diamond; 4 Nancy Morley; fi Princess Daisy. Won bv threo lengths. Time, 2min. ?s.=ec. 'GERALDINE CUP, of 100 sovs. One mile and three-nuarters.T-1 .Bellah, 1; 2 Gold Coin, 2; 3 Coroniform.,3. Also start,cd: y VTiue Knighfrr 6 j.-VrmKmenioV VS". "'rroon.' Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. lOsec. i - . , OIIAKI HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Five fiirlongs.— 1 Foam Flake, 1; 2 Gunflash, 2; 7 Belle Grand, 3. Also started: 3 Hcs'one; 5 Owhitora; 11 Grand Cup; 6 Gold Ring;. 4 Jewel Pin; 13 Lento; 7 Miss Kolman; 10 .Takahie. Won by a head. Two lengths separated second aud third horses. Time, lmin. 3sec. GERALDINE TROT, of 50 sovs. Ono mile and a half.—G Aileen,' 1; 1 Terra Firnia, 2; 3 Hazelfield. 3. . Also started: 7 Crown Prince; 9 Harold Junior; 4 Proud Moon; 2 Printz; 8 Nancy Morley; 5 St. Kevin.- Woii by a length and a half, with 100 yards between second and third. Time, 3mm. 43sec. 1 BELFIELD HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. SLs furlongs.—Sveaborg, 1; 1 Kilts, 2; 2 Editah, 3. Also started: 3 Eaelestono; 8 Grand Slam; 5 Steperina; 7 Umeraboy; 6 Golightly; 8 Sas.a; 10 Gold Cup. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 16|sec. ' NOTES FROM HASTINGS. . . IBy Telo£raDh.*-Pro39 Association.! Hastings, September 26. The plough gallop was in good order for training work this morning. Arohakau did four furlongs in 53sec. Hurakia and Merton together covered six furlongs in lmin. 21'I-s?ec. Right Oh galloped five furlongs in lmin. 7sec., and Pot Luck four furlongs in good style. Peacemaker did seven furlongs in lmin. 3Gsec., and Trieze finished in front of Cast.ilion in a six-furlong sprint in lmin. 20 l-sscc. - Ariom, Easy, Goldfinder, San Pluie, and Order went once round in lmin. 53sec. Ariom and Easy had the best start. ' Tupnea and Ynnwman, the former in fiont, went once round in lmin. 40Jscc. Red Book did six furlongs all out' in lmin. 21sec. He was assisted in tho first four furlongs by The Signalman—Koiano , ' . Diavolo accomplished three furlongs in '881soc. Rautu and Hinemnnu covered sevon furlontrs together in lmin. 3G l-ssec. Thravo finished in front of Manit.au in a six-furlong gallop in lmin. 21 l-s;ec. "Bravest went once round over tho hurdles in lmin. 43 l-sseo. St. Elmo and Seatondale ran fivo fuTlongs out of seven in lmin. 7sec. Tho latter was tho best of a fair average. Otaira, Composed, and Order went once round in lmin. 45? cc. Montella finished in front of Ranfurly in five furlongs in lm'n. Gsec. Jlangaroa went a mile and a quarter, assisted in the last seven furlongs by Ngakau, in 2min. 24sec.