THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1564, 7 October 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

RACING AT RANDWICK, HUGE ATTENDANCE. KACE FOR THE EI'SOM HANDICAP. HAIiTFELL WINS. CIDER, SCORES IX THE DERBY. ' By Telecraph-Pres3 Aesociation-CoDyrichl October G, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, October-5. At-Randwick to-day the weather was fine and cool for the opening day of the Australian Jockey Club's meeting. The tracks were in excellent condition, and the attendance numbered 50,000—a record for Derby Dny. Blakeney and Sliuja got away too badly in tho Epsom Handicap to have any chance. The following are the results:—

HL'RDLE RACE, h handicap sweepstake of C sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. About two miles. Mr. A. Owen's i>. g. Paisauo,' by - Strowau—Booby, aged, 12st. 1211. (T. N. Jones) 1 Jlr.- \V. H. Mate's Warwidgerie, lOst. ~ 9'{i- •-■••• ; (Morgan) 2 Mr. J. A. Lucas s Continuance, list. 131b (O'Connell) 3 Fourteen starred, including Black Northern, Don Quex, and John. The lastnamed made the early running.' Hallmark went out to take charge at the back of the course, and led Warwidgerie to the home turn, with Paisano handy. Paisano was first over the last jump, and won by a length. Continuance was ten lengths further away. Time, 3min. 49sec.

TRIAL STAKES, a sweepstake of 10'sovs. each, with 500 sovs. added. One mile and.a quarter. ' Mr. W. Brown's br. h. Piastre, by.Positano (imp.)—Chand Bee Boe fiinp.), 4yrs., fist! 81b ; .„...!... 1 Mr. F. Merton's The Vanquisher, Bst. 101b „ 2 Jlr. G. D. Greenwood's Allegorv, Bst. ■ 51b ; ..." 3 Nine started. Queen Eegentmade the running to the five-furlong post. Piastre put in his claim at the half-mile, and won by a length and a quarter. Allegory, well ridden by Dceley, was two lengths away. Time, 2min. 9}sec.

A.J.C. DERBY, a sweepstake of 20 sovs. each, with 5000 sovs. added. For three-year-olds. The breeder of the winner to receive 250 soys. The owner of the second hor.=e to receive 700 sovs., and the owner of the third 300 sovs. from the prize. One mile and a half. Hon. A. Wynne's b. c. Cider, by Ayr Laddie (imp.)—Praleen, Bst. 101b. » (Foley) 1 Mr. Hunter White's ch. c. Harpist, by Sir Tristram (imp.)— Choir' Girl, Bst. 101b (B. Deeley) 2 Mr. William Brown's ch. f. Perdita, by Wallace-Eloping Lady (imp.), Bst. 51b J.....! „......:.. (Shnnahnn) 3 Also started: Simla, Bst. 101b.; Baramliah,. Sst. 101b.; Aurifer, Bst. lOlb.; Rathkeale, Bst. 101b.; Burri, Bst. 101b.; Cngou, Sst. 101b.; Elystan, Bst. ,101b.; Wolawa, Bst. 101b.; Tartania, Sst.'slb. j Symetris, Bst. 51b. - - ■ ■ Cider and Burri got away best, but Tartania was soon in front, with Cider and Perdita as her nearest, attendants. Tartania was first to enter on the home stretch, just in front of Symetris, ■ who was followed by Elystan, Cider, .Wolawa, and Perdita. At the distance ' Elystan took charge, bilt' at the half-distance Harpist and Cider came through. In an exciting finish Cider won by threequarters of a length, with a length between second and third. Time, 2min. tosoc'.'

EPSOM HANDICAP, a sweepstake of 20 sovs. each, with 2000 sovs. added. One mile. ' ,

Mr. F. Merton's br.h. IJartfell, by Ayr Laddio (imp.)—Lightheart, - syrs., ?st 121b. (W. H- Smith). Mr. H. Cohen's Gigandra, 8s(. 10B>.

(M'Donald) 2 Jlr. W. T. Nowlan's Blairgour, 7st. 101b.

(Brennan) 3 Also started: Volsloane, 9st. 61b.; Beverage, 9st. 51b.; Cisco, Bst. !)lb.;-Popinjay, I Bst. 91b.; Ladies' Man, Bst. 51b.; Jolly Beggar, Bst. 41b. j Danaus, Bst. 31b.; Irishman, Bst; Mavus, 7st. 131b.; Malthusian, 7st. 101b.; Samlbath. "st.lOlb.; Lochano, 7st. 81b.; Smilike,'7st. Gib.; loli, 7st. lib.; Barley AVater,' 7st.; Shuja, 7st.; Irish Figure, Gst. 121b.; Blakeney, Gst. 91b.; Dr. Hart, Gst. 9lb.;.Rubecula, Gst. 91b. Danaus, Barley Water, Sandbath, and Blairgour were smartest away. When the field was fairly going Blairgour took charge from Barley Wntei-: and Danaus. At.the six furlongs, Blairgour had three lengths' advantage of Danaus, who was followed by Volsloane, Jolly Beggar, and Irishman. A furlong further on, Popinjay moved into third place. Coming to the three furlongs, Blairgour was still leading by three lengths from Jolly Beggar. Then camp Barley Water, Danaus, Gigandra, Popinjay,-and Volsloane. Blairgour elitered the straight well clear of Danaus. Following the latter were Gigandra, Volsloane. -and Irishman. Then Gigandra dashed to the front and looked- all over a winner, but at the half-distance. Hartfell with a great rush drew level and, racing neck and neck, landed the victory by half a neck, amid wild excitement. Blairgour was a length and a. quarter away, followed by loli, Cisco, Ladies' Man,- Nubecula, Danaus, and Jolly Beggar, with Blakeney and Irish Figure last. Time, lmin. 40Jsec.

SPRING STAKES, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 100 sovs. added. Weiftht-for-age. One mile and a half. Mr. F. Merton's ch. h. Aurofodina, by Flavtis .(imp.)—Nereid, syrs.; 9st. olb (Barnett) f Mr. John Baron's b. h. Duke Foote, by Sir Foote (imp.)—Ortelle (imp.), syrs., 9st. 51b (Manning) f Mr. .1. E. O'Brien's Malt King, 9ar. Gib ; (M'Lachlan)' 3 tDead heat first. There were ten starters, '' including Bron7«. The latter with Duke Foote and Trafalgar was first away. Aurofodina took charge at the mile and a quarter from Bronze and Duke Foote. Aurofodina continued in the lead to the straight, followed by Bronze, Trafalgar, and Duke Foote in close order. In-a splenditl finish, the judge was unable to separate Aurofodina and Duke Foote. 'Malt King was beaten by three lengths. After him came Trafalgar, Eric, and Artisan, with Bronzelast. Time, 2min. 38?ec. • KENSINGTON' HANDICAP, a sweepetake of 10 sovs.' each, with' 500 sovs'. added. Seven furlongs. Mr. T. Murdo'ek's blk. g. Torula, l>y Malster—Lady Grey, Gyrs., Bsr. 121b. 1Mr. A. Michael's Abbcite," Bst. 51b " Mr. F. Fallon's Troon, Bst.'l2lb 3 TVenty-fonr started, including Theodore, !)st. 121b. Won by a head, with three lengths between tecond and third. Time, lmin. 2flsec.

V.R.C. RACES. A WIN FOE LADY MEDALLIST. By Telecraph—Press Association—CoDyrieht (Rec. October 6, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, October 5. The V.R.C. races look place at Flemington to-day, Principal results were as follow :— MARIBYRNONG TRIAL STAKES, a sweepstake of 3 sovs. each, with 500 sovs. added. For two-year-olds. About four furlongs and a half. Mr. C. B. Kellow's br. c. Pinkerton, by Bobadil-Butterfly • 1 Mr. J. N. M'Arthur's Kidalton 2 Mr. J. G. Robertson's Aboyno 3 Thirty-seven started. Won by a length and a half.' Time, uGJsec, OCTOBER STAKES, a sireepstake of 5 sovs. each, with 300 sovs. added. "Weight for age, with -Onemile and a quarter. . . Mr. E. J. Craven's br. m. Lady Medallist, by St. Alwyne (imp.)-Di-ploina, fiyrs I Mr. J. L. Cnrric's Captain White ...... 2 Mr. H. Power's AVilari I .3 Twelve started, including Bobadei and Royal Scotch. Won all out by a length, with a length and. a half between second and third. Wilari, who was last into tho straight, was "running over" the lenders at the finish. (No time cabled.)

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY, (Rec. October 6, 3.5' p.m.) Adelaide, October .{.' At the South Aush-aliaa Jockey Ciub'j.

spring meeting the following; was the result of, tho ..'. . ." S.A.J.C, DERBY. . For three year olds. One mile and a half.. Mr. J. James's Puringa i Mr. G. Bennett's Friar Perfect 2 Mr. R. SI. Hawker's Tadanga 3 Six started. Won by a _ length and a quarter. Time, 2min. 38Jsec. ROYAL SCOTCH AND IRELAND. " Melbourne, October 5. Mr. S. P. Mackay is reported to have purchased Mr. E. J. Watt's New Zealand racehorses Koyal Scotch (RoyalArtillcry— Barley Brce) and Ireland (Kilcheran— Savannah), subject to a veterinary examination.

NAPIER PARK RACING CLUB-

'spring meeting, seaton dale wins stakes. IB] Telegnpu,'"Press Association.) Napier, October 5. The spring meeting ot the Napier Park Racing Club was held to-day in beautiful wejtther, and in the presence of a large attendance. The tqtalisatov investments were £13,211, as against ,£10,991 at the last ■ spring meeting.- Kesults:— GREENMEADOWS HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. One mile and a half. 5 Mr. W. Paddy's ch. g. Shoemaker, by .. St. Crispin—Lcidy iicll, 5 years (H. Home) 1 7 Waiaio, 9st. 3lb. .:..... '.... 2 2 Goldeu Loop, 9st. 91b ;. 3 Also started: 1 l-'aunus, llfet. 81b.; 6 Bandalero, 9st. 121b.; 6 Merry Lawn, 9st. Jib.; i Master Stead, 9st. 21b. Faunus, when leading and looking a certain winner, tripped at the lost Hurdle, .which he struck, and on landing dislocated his shoulder. Master Stead, who was running second, fell at the last hurdle. The winner got home by a length and a half. Time, 2min. 49 2-ssec. ■ • ■• I I'IUAL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ' Five furlongs. ' '2 Hon. J. D.Ormond's b. g. Missile,'by Birkenhead—Miss Never, syrs., Bst. 81b. i.CW."-Byah) 1 1 Jlanakau, 9st. .;.: 2 ■5 •Hufakia, Sst'. .........' ..'.'.; '.' : 3 . Also started: 3 Moondine, Bst. 51b.; 7 Crimson Rose, Sst. 31b.; 8 Discussion, Bst. 31b.; G Hiutu, Sst 21b.; i Monella, Bst, and Right Oh, 7st (bracketed); 11 Gazalie, Bst.; 13 Fealty,."Bst.; 12 Hiwitapu, 7st. .1311>.; 7 Grassmere, "St.. 131b.; lb'Te'Awahaii, 7st. IMb.; 9 Facsimile, 7st. 131b'.- ■■■ ' Won by half a length'. TARADALE HANDICAP HURDLES, of 130 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 6 Mr. A. P. Douglas's cli. g. Golden Loop, by Lupin—Docility, syrs., 9st. (H. Dickson) 1 1 Bollin,' lOst. -13.1b 2 2 Sleaoombe, 9st. 21b ; .3 Also started: 5 Whakau-eira, lOst. 111b.; ■1 Elfish, Ost.Olb.; 3 Bravest, Ost. 9lb. ■' .Won by two lengths and a half. Time, 3mm. ,15 3-ssec. ■ - • ■ COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. 1 Mr. A. L. D.'Fraser's br. m. Hine■nmnii, by San Fran—Waiau, 4m.' v~-(L". Wilson) 1 ■2 Easy, 7st. 81b. ; ;',.. 2 12 Merry Valet, 7st. .....;.... 3 Also started: G Peacemaker, Bst; lib:; 4 Waikchua, Bst. 21b. 3 Fair Average, 7st. 131b.; 5 Prince.Eddie, 7st. 21b.; 7 Elevator, fist. "101b.; 10 Divinia, 6st: Mb.; 1} .Resonant, 6st. 101b.; 8 Kingsw'ell," 6st; 10lb.; 13 Eanfurly, Gst. 101b.; 9 Kirkbv, 6st. 101b. ' Won easily by two lengths. Time, Imih. ■14sec. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 200.save; One mile and .a. quarter. ;.. '■■ .8.Mr.." .T. M. .Cameron's'--br. 'h'.'Seaton , '.- ■ Dale, by Seatbn Delaval—lnnisfall,' aged,, 7st. ..; (H. Tricklebank) 1 7 San P)uie,'6st.;i2lb '.•...: ■> 1 B.obrikoff, lOst. Gib. .-!..- -..;.... 3 Also started:' 6 Cork, Bst; 5 Sahdstream, 7st. 131b.-; 3 Sir Tristram 7st. 101b: ; 1 Mangaroa, 7st, 91b.; 11 Ariom, 7st. 51b.; 2 Routine, 7st. 51b.; 9 Montiform, 6st. 71b ; 10 Mysteriaoh, 6st. 71b. Won by ■ about three-quarters of a length, lime, 2mra. 10 2-sseci ' ; ..

JUVENILE HANDICAP,-0f.120 sovs,: For two-year-olds.. four furlongs.. , 2 Mr. C. E. Twist's br. f. Pursefiller,"by-:l,' Lethe—Golden View, 7st. 81b. G Golden Sky. Tst. Mb. ..!..^Z!!!° D) 2 3 Saltano, Sst. lib : 3 Also started: Land Ra.il, 7st. 101b. (coupkd with Saltano); 5 Birkfnl, Sst. lib.; 1 Gladful, Sst. lib.; 7 Subdual, 7st. 121b. • 4 Royal Soult, 7st. 121b. Won by a length and a half. Time, 51 l-ssec. ■ AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 , sovs. Six furlongs. ' \i Slt. J. Berwick's b. g. Morton, by Jferriwee—Rose Seaton, 3yre., 7st 81b. ..; (E. Lowe) 1 1 Multiply, Bst. 81b 2 10 Ngakau, - 7st. 1ib...... 3 Also started: S.jArarimbo, Bst. 301b.; 5 Eocene, Bst. lib.; 3 Manitau, Bst. lib.- !) Slellaris, Bst.; 13 Fleetweek, 7st. 91b.; 7 Potliick, 7st. 51b.; 10 Perceler,-7st. slb.;(i Kimbombi, "si: 8 Moondi'ne. Gst. 131b.: 11 Arokahau, Gst. 101b.; 12 Master Stead, Gst. 101b. . AVonbyalength. Time/linin. 16sec. . EAILWAY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. P. P Nejgle's .b. g. Diavolo, by Wehikore—Heavenly ' Twin . J>' TS ■' I st ; 5 ••'■••••••"••••(J. O'Shea) 1 5 Thrave, 7st: 81b. ...; • 2 I Lord Possible, 7st. 51b. .'"■"■' 3 Also startei:-2,Altcar,.Bst. , 'i l ib'.":"i' , "6ur Queen, Bst.; 7 Beldame, 7st. 81b.; 6 Lord feoult, 7st. Gib.; 8 Tisterine, 7st. 21b. " ■• Won by a good length. Time, Imin '■lo 2-ssec. ■. . : ■

POVERTY BAY NOMINATIONS.

The following nominations have been received for the Poverty Bay Turf 'Club's spring meeting:— FIRST DAY. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 70 sovV, Six furloiiKs.-Goldeniar, Leahora, Faggot, Spalnsh, Stellans,- Caher Davon, Winnmg Post, Miss Jewel. Wee Rose,- Scorch, Monorail, Compliment, Tyne Lass/Eocene, Keildor, ■ Lord 1 Possible-, Sylverlyte FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of '80 sovs.- One mile and three-quarters.—Zulu Queen, Forward, Bravest, Dogger Bank, bolden Loon, Sleacombo, Game, Strathmoira, Reservoir. FIRST COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furloiiEs.-Earl Percy, Prestonpans, Marangai, Fagot, Fort William, Iney Miss Jewel, Auldearn. Scorch, Repeal, lotimi, Tyrie Lass, Keilder,, Sir Daniel. . -.. ■ \ SPBING HANDICAP, of'lso sovs. One mile and a quarter.—Birkline, Flying Soult, Golden Loop; Multiply.Mhey, Loch Maben, Sea Pink, Spate, Waiorewa first welter-handicap; of so sovs. Seven furlones.—Earl Percy, Trestonpans, Leahora, t 7raran'gai; Rising Sun, Spalnsh Abnei\Waikohua, Stellaris, Gazn'fi' S h *!.\ Ine - , ' , ' Haku > Ronnie, Baldos, Ardfert,- .Sleacomlei Omatere.

MAIDEN SCURRY, of 60 sovs'. Four furlongs-Lord Gazeloy, Lord' Pat, GazaVHwj;. King of Athol, Jlulrnna, My Lady, Ridsdale, .Veto, Lndy Alicia, Immensity Arosine, b. e. Mahaki-Polish, Dispatch Carrier, Field Force, Te Atohbii; laith, Connie.' ' FLYING HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. Six f«rlojiss.-Thravp, Our Queen, Otir Kinp, Winning -post, ■ Locli Maben, Wee Rose, AuWearn, Mohorail, ■ M'aiorewa, Eocene, Lord Possible. ' ■"■ FIRST HACK FLAT, of 80 sovs. One ™"?;— Prcstonpans. Rising Sun, Abner, Waikelma,. Sea Pink, Repeal, Comnli--inent,- Tyne Loss, Prince Eddie. SECOND DAY. ' SECOND WELTER HANDICAP.'of 80 sovs. One mile.-Earl Percy. Prestonrans, .Lahore, Hising- Sun," Waikojnm. Stelam Cnlleen Dhu, Iher. Poo Pink, Baldo?, Ardfert, Omatore, Princ* Eddie. ■SECOND HURDLES, of S«"sovs One mile and a half-Zulu Queen. Forward Bravest. Dogger Bfliik. Golden Loop. Sleacombe. Gnine. Ktrat.hmoira, Reservoir MAITffIN SCUI?I)Y n.ANDTC.AP. of 6ft sovs. Five furlongs.—Lord Gnzeley.Fa"ffot. Lord Pat. Gazalie.Miiltario, My LndV Lonme, Ridsdnle, Yoxo, Tmmeiwtv. Arosine, b. s.MnhaH-Polish. Field" Force, To Awahou. Omatere. Soultie.

MAKARAKA HANDICAP, of 130 sovs One mile.-Birkline. Flyine Soult, Golden Lbop, Throve, Multiply. Iney, Loch Maben, Auldearn, Monorail, Spate, Waiorowa. ' ' .. ' SECOND HACK FLAT, of 70 sov«. Six Hirlouss.—Goldennir. Risins Sun, .snalfish, Sfollnris, Gazolie, Caher Davon; Ridsdalp. Wee 'Rose,.■' Compliment, Tync Loss, Keilder, ; Sir ■ Daniel. ; Sylverlyte, Miss Jewel, Kocehe. " " .SECOND COUNTY HANDICAP, of 60 .»«.' ■ One mik-Earl Percys Prcstoa...

pins, Marangaj, Rising 'Sun, Iney, Auldearn. Scorch; Repeal; Tatjmi, Oinaterc, 'Fort William. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of 100 soys. I'ive furlongs.—Marangai, Thravc, Our Queen,. Winning Post,.' My Lady, Miss Jewel Locli Mabeu; Haku, Wee Rose, Scorch, Monorail,- field" Force, Eocene, Lord -Possible. FAREWELL.HANDICAP, of 00 sovs. heven Leahora, Spalhsh.Abner.Waikohua, Golden Loop,. Fort William, Winning Post.-Scoreh, Sea Pink, ?!>?"■ • A™fertv.Waiorewa; 'J-Vne Lass, Prince- Eddie, Keilder, Dogscr Bank, Lord Possible, Sylvcrlyle.

wAverley-Waitotara. r.c. . .WEIGHTS,

(By tclcgrkph.-P,resß Association.) • im'Vi, •• ' Wanganui, October 6. riie following'weights have been declared for the Waverley-WaitotarS Racing Uuba.meeting on" Labour Day, , October ' FLYING HANDICAP, 'of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.-Simple Sam, 9st.j .Katua, Bst. J b.;St.-Serf,Bst. «b;,-Royal Simon! Bst. 21b.; Glenfern,' Bst. lib.; Aruake, 7st. 131b.; Lady Fran, Tst.- 121b.; Lady Mildred, Vst. 121b.; St. Helena, lit. 12ib.; Zotcs, <H. 91b,j Panthea, 7st. 71b.; Topic, 7st. Mb.; Silver Rose, 7st, lib'.; Gordon Bell, 'St. 41b.; Deniso Ornie,- 7st. 31b.;. Connie, 7st. 31b. -;■■ Princess Flo, 7st. 31b.: Opeke, 7st. 31b. ■ • : WAVERLEV-WAITOTARA CUP, of 120 sovs. One inile and a quarter.—Euroco 9st.; Sam Pan; Bst. .lllb.j Phmso, Sst. 81b.; Master Laddo, Bst.-Srb.; Cornelian, Tst. lllb.; Lcontn, 7st. 111b.; St. Helena, 7st. lllb. j KingswelV, 7st. -81b.; Allure, 7st. 81b.; Bercola; 7st:-71b.-; 'Red Coral. 7st. 61b.; Zeles, 7st. 61b.; Nebulous, 7st. 21b. -MOMOHAKI STAKES HANDICAP, ot 85-sovs. One mile.and a distance.—Eu. roco, 9sf. lib.; Sam Pan, Bst. 121b.; Tiwari, Bst. 51b.; St. Sorf,"Bst. 21b.; Cornelian, 7st. 121b.; Leouta , ,' Tst. 121b.; St. Helena, 7st, 121b.; Kingswell, 7st. Sib.; Allure,-7st. 91b.; Whimper, 7st. 71b.; Zetes, 7st. 71b.;:R«d'Coral, 7st. 71b.; Princess Flo, 7st. 3lb'.; Nebulous, 7st. 3lb. ; Mavourneeii, 7st. 31b. ' . ■■'. . -

'HANDICAP":HURDLES, .of 80'sovs. One mile and ' a qiiarteK—Allure, lOst. 31b.,; Smilax, 10st. :21b.; Shoemaker, 9st 121b.; Rawinia, 9st. -71b.; Moaliau, -9st. Gib.; AviatHk.-9.if. 51b/; St. Felix, list. 41b.; Whimper, 9st. 41b.;" Timothv, Ost, 31b.; MataT>Kri'i,'9U. 21b.; 'Seowind, '9st. lib.; Sir,' TulWch, v 9st; lib.; Mtivburneeii, Bst.; Bercolo,'-9st.;' Sunrbse, 9st.; Gipsy 'Dot, 9st. : . ; - ■•■ -■ >■•■ ■■ '■■- ■■ ■ ' BREWER HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Seven furTongS;—Sam Pah, 9st.; Katua, &f 1011>.;>Jack Pin; 85t..71b.; v Tiu'ari, Bst. ,61b. j Master Tupuhi,- Bst, 31b. ; 'St.' , Serf, Bst. 31b.-; Royal Simon, Bst. lib.';. Ariiafa;, 7st.. 121J>.: Lady Fran, 7st. * lllb.; St. Helena, 7st. lllb.; Allure, 7st. 81b.; East Wind, 7st. 516'.; White Crane, 7st. 3lb.j Gordon' Bell, 7st. 3lb*.; Reporiant, 7st. 21b.; Princess 21b. r R-eflectr, 7st. 21b.; Bonfire, 7sf. 21b.: Connie, 7st. 2lbl ; Yankee Doddle, Tsb. : .21b..

GREYMOUTH J.C. NOMINATIONS.

" ■. FIRST DAY. . The folloij-ing nominations.were received oil 'Saturday.evening 'for. the ,, Greymouth 'Jockey Club's'spring meeting:— ■ • .TRIAL HANDICAP/, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs.—ATorekoff; Kalula, Kilt's,' Cosey Corner, Grand' Jewel, Purakau, Hillspring, •Ito, Merchantman, Portland, Bill,;■ Miss Sylvia, luchbonny, Seraphic. ■ PAROA HIiCK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. iFive furlongs ,ond , a OLeal', Irish GiftVCfasqlinfe, Amalgam, ' Millionaire, i Corryi ■ Amberstone, Lady:' Mildred, .Camarine.'.Bridogroolni Furo;. Harihari, Uproar,'. Vanadtf. .-'■-! '.;i- 1 . . ■

; METROPOLITAN HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ■' ■Oneinile.and. a quartdr'.—Medallist, Separator, tD.ivotCe,; Wild Bird, ' Stephanos, Kuewane, Aimrock, Arolia, ;Terakohe, The Nut,; Seraphic, Ellerloii, Gold Braid. ".•'*•.' ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 50 eovs. Four furlongs.—Morekoff, 1 Grand Jewel, Cosey Corner, Kalula, Gasoline, Purakau, Millionaire,,lto,'Achillead, Lady Mildred, Susan Jane, Bridegroom, Asturtias,- Furo, ,Vanada. ;'■>■•'.. v: .". •'■:■:■■- t> .i: '•' ■•••WELTER, HANDlCAP, , of'Sfl'.sovs. Seven furlongs.—Goldseekor, Kilts, Separator, Amalgam, AiniWell, Arqha, Hillsprine, Aniberstone, " Camarine, Portland' Bill, North Pole, TJie Nut, Ellerton, and Gold Braid. • SPRING HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Six furlongs.— Wild Bird, Divorce, Stephanos, Bridegroom, VNorth Polo, Miss Sylvia, Inchbonhy, .Seraphic, Cobden, Kilts, Kalula, Gasoline, Maple Leaf, Irish Gift, Purakau, Millionaire, Ito, Corry, Merchantman, Bridegroom, Portland Bill. -SECOND DAY. FLYING B/ANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs.—Purnkau,. Staple Leaf, Kilts, Kalula,-Divorce,^.Millionaire,. Ito, Merchantman, Lady Mildred; Susan Jane, Portland Bill," MisS'Sylvia, Inchbonny, Seraphic. , '. ..'"'■''". •'

NGAHERB HAQK HANDICAP, , , of. 50 ;wvs. 'Six. \furlorigs.—Amalgam, Goldseeker;',:'GasoHn'o,' "Irish Gift, Cony, Amberstone;,jychill;aed,.CMuarin.e; Bridegroom, Terakohe, jFuro, Harihari, Uproar, Vanada. ..■'■ " ; ■'" . '. OCTOBER •■'HANDICAP, ■ of 60 sots. One v mile.—Medallis.t,Separator,.'Ellerton, Gold Braid; Stephanos, Unewahe, Divorce, -Wild Bird, Grand' Jwel.-Ainiwell,. Aroha, Hillsprihg, Terakohe,.' North Pole, . The Nut, Seraphic'.: a'; V.. ... STEWARD 'HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Four furlongs.—Purakuu,- Morekoff, Kalula, Kilts, Cosey Corner, Gasoline, Grand Jewel,' .Millionaire',' Ito, Achillead, Lady Mildredj Susan Jane; Bridegroom, Puro, •Hariliarj, Vanada,"' '"' ■'.-.■. COUNTY- HANDICAP, of 50 sots. Five furlongs: and a" half.—Kilts, Merchantman,,Ainberstone, Bridegroom, Portland Bill,..North-Pole, Miss Sylvia, Inchbonny, Ser<fphic. ■, AHAURA WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 eovs. > Seven furlongs.—Medallist, Separator, Goldseekeiv'Wild Bird, Amalgam, Kilts, Gasoline, , ;lrish' Gift, Aimwel], Hillspring, Awalia, • Amberstone, North Pole, The Nut, Ellerton,- Gbldbird. • - ; FAREWELL 'HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. Five fu'rlongsand'» hnlf.I—Purakau,1 —Purakau, Stephanos,' Divorcei Kalula.-Morekofi , , Kilts, Maple Leaf,-Gasoline;' Irish Gift, Ito, Corry, ■Merchantman, Camarine, Bridegroom, 'Portland Bill, Miss Sylvia, Inchbonny, Seraphic.' , '■'•" ■'; • . ■■••■• I

VyOO.TTON: NOT "RETIRING.. (Rec. October' 6, 5.5 p.m.) ■. ■. ■" ',: , • London,' October 5. Frank Wobtton, tlife Australian , jockey, denies the report tfiat he. is retiring. ' . ■

NOTES AND COMMENTS. ■ - '.''..• [Br Glkncoe.i .Weights ;for the , first. : day's , handicaps incoiinection wJith thd Wellington- Racing Club's Spiirig meeting are diie on Friday. Acceptances -for the'Ma'sterton Spring meeting, and also'-entries for the Trial Plate.close on'-Friday)' at 9.30 ( p.m;- ' H. Dixon, who rode Goldcii Loop in the hurdles ,at. : Napier: on Saturday, only had his license granted' on • the day previous so that' he-was inaking: -h'is ■ firet appearance in": the,, silks.- A new rider often suits a "green" horse better than an old hand;.as the ran - lads will generally ride a horse'into a fence, thus causing him to, stand pIF-.nnd jump .well. Faulty "leppiug" hus contributed 'in 110 -sinnll dpgreo to .the.' repeated failures of .'Golden I,oop in hack hurdle races, aud, only last Wednesday lie; cut pm 'of tho i'cuces clcnii out. The Australian Jockey Ulnli's-Spring raeoting. will be adraniml another stage to-day, when the Metropolitan'.Handicap and the .Breeders' Plato will, le the prin-cipal-events to. -engage- 'nttcntidu. Now Zealand sportsmen will also be 'interested in (he decision of tho sleuplechase, in which'Continuance'and. Sir Lethe are eDgaged. ; . '■■ ■ ■-..■'

_ The running in 'the ' Spring Stakes at Eandwick on i>nturdn,v in.ike.s it iiibre opaareut -'than ever that the public made •the right horse (Duke Fnote) favourite for the Metropolitan Handicap to-itny. Ou Saturday', when' he and Aurofbdina deadheated in the Sprnig Stakes (one wile and a half) they met at overweights, whereas, to-day; Duke Footo will have' a nnll of 211b. It is-hardly necessary to state that Duke Fool* is now at ft very short price for the raco in question,' and, ehould , he triumph, he will 1,0 one of the most n'ronounced'favourite tlirfl have'ever jcored m "= tbiU, rae*.- 'Hiii-tfell. ."winner' of' the tp-som Handicap; is engej-cd in the Metropohtan .Handicap with Bsl. Clb., wliichiu-eludes.lolb.-.pettiilrjv .Tho stable will' probably rely-w him •ifletead'of -Aurofo'diiiaJ

(Sst. 31b.). Last year Haitfell filled third position bohind Malt King, nnd Lady Medallist. ■The victory of Pursefillor in the Juvenlie Handicap at Napier indicates that, all else being equal, u horse that has had a race has a big advantage over those not so placed. At Ha-stiugs, on Wednesday, Pursefillor was seen out iu the Stakes, but was never dangerous, while, on Saturday, she ivns ablo to show a clean pair of heels to her opponents, who were all bojinners. Considering the position, which Puraefiller filled at Hastings, i.. does not say much forttlus calibre of those behind her on Saturday. A Sydney correspondent states that (he touts at Kiindwick have been deriving amusement lately.at tho expense of Sir Lethe. There is no doubt that tho steeplechaser in question is a very plain gelding, but, when his detractors see him flying tho Randwick fences to-day they might have cause to change their present ideas regarding him. Nothing but bad luck seems to follow the-jumpers--hailing from Kararuu, and, already this year, the stablo referred to has lost tho services of Napper, Mollington, aud Fauuus. The latter w.w the making of a first-class horse, as he had a lot of pueo and only required confidence to jump well.. He was -improving in this direction .vitb every race, and, on Saturday, ho had the Hack Hurdles in safe keeping when ho fell -at the .last fence, and put his shoulder out. This continued ill-luck befalling his jumpers- will probably cause Trainer S. Waddell to think twice lreforo sending any fresh horses to "the illegitimate game." Ptiringa, who won the South Australian Derby on Saturday, would probably be ridden by tho ex-New Zealand jockey, T. O'Brien, who has been fairly successful ' since raking up his residence in Adelaide. Cn Tattersall's Guineas on' September 7 Puringa acted as runner-up to Tada'ugaj and was considered the lattcr's most dangerous opponent in tho Derby. _ The Dunedin Jockey Club's spring meeting opens at Wingatui ou Wednesday.' Lady Medallist's victory in the October Stakes at Flemington on Saturday marked her nineteenth appearance under silk in .the Commonwealth." Her performauws on the other side of the water include four wins, four seconds, and two thirds. ' Mr.. S. P. Mackay, who is reported to have purchased the New Zealand horses Royal Scotch and Ireland, is the Victorian , sportsman who won a number of good, races with Soultline a 'couple of seasons back.. . . .

FIXTURES. Oct. 7, 9, and 12.—Australian J.C. Spring, Oct. 9 and 12.—Dunetiin J.C. Spring. Oct. 17.—Masterton E.C. Spring. 'Oct. 24 and 25—Poverty BuyT.C. Spring. Oct. 26 and 28.—Wellington B.C. Spring. .Oct. 28. — (Wavcrley-Wnitotdra R.C. Annual. Oct. 29 aud 30.—Greymouth J.C. Spring. Nov. 2, i, 6, and 9.-C.J.C. Metropolitan. Nov. 6 and I)'.—Auckland B.C. Spring.. , Nov. 20 and 21.—Mr.rlborough R.C. Spring. Nov. 20 and 21.—South ' Canterbury J.C. Spring. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2.—Feilding J.C. Spring. Dec. 11 and 12.—Rangitikei Summer. Dec. 26 and 30, and Jan. 1 aiid 2.—Auckland R.C. Summer.