TRENTHAM RACES.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1583, 29 October 1912, Page 7

TRENTHAM RACES.

SPRING MEETING. FINISHED IN FINE WEATHER. CHAMPION PLATEEQUITAS WINS FROM BRONZE. \.■ . . Ideal weather prevailed for the second day of the Wellington Haoing Club's Spring meeting, and, under the spell of yesterday's beautiful sunshine, one could scarcely realise that such a violent storm bad raged round about the city on Saturday. Early in the morning largo holiday crowds bore down on the railway stations, and every train running to !Trenthani was overcrowded. It was,plain from the outset that the Department hud not set aside suflioient rolling stock to adequately transport the city folk, and a large percentage of those who wished to get to. the races had to stand all; the way iu crowded carriages. By the time the last train had .discharged its load at Trentham there were just on ten thousand people on the racecourse— easily a record for a Spring meeting. Among those present were: His Excellency tho Governor and party,.the Prime Minister'(Hon. W. I'. Masscy), t'lje Hons.. W. H. Hemes, A.. L. Herdinan, F. M. B. lister,, and. H. D. Bell.

Since .Saturday the ground. had dried up wonderfully, and, .on the lawn, tho conditions' under foot were by no. means unpleasant, while overhead they could hoc have keen better. Tho track was still on the heavy side, but was improving as the day wore on, and the times for the various races were faster all round than those on,,the first day.' Fields in the majority of events were of average si&e, and some particularly good finishes were seen. The principal handicap (the Pearce Handicap) was won by Sir Knox, who returned the largest dividend..of. the meeting, llore interest, however, centred in tho race for the Champion Plate, which ■ produced a great struggle between Equitas and Bronze, the former coming out triumphant. Aftor the race Equitas was led on to the lawn," while her owner, "Mr. IV Preston," was presented by his Excellency with the trophy attached to the race.. This'consisted of a massive silver cup, donated' by the Racing Club. Cheers were then given for Equitas nDd her owner and jockey. • Speculation on tho totalisator was brisk throughout the day, and at tho end of the day the total reached .£28,42", which is a record for any single day at a spring meeting; Tho total for the two days, .which amounted to 4138,233, is considerably, short of last year's total of .£15,323, but this was only to be expected on account of- : the unfavourable conditions- on Saturday. , . • Details of yesterday's racing are us follow :— ~ .

TAKARUA HANDICAP,'of 100 sovs., second horso to receive 20 sovs., nnd the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake, baven furlongs. 8 Messrs.- Jlonckton and Addingfcon's b. h. Brown Trout, by Tupuhi— Mjss Leighton, Cyi-s., 9st.-.-31b.:

1 Mr. W. J. Eoed's. Daunton, 7st. Mb. ~.; ' ■ -,' ! .' . (J. O'Shea) 2 1 Air. C.vAnder s Avaunce, Bst. 101b. ' „ ■ , , ■.•• ■ • -■ (B; Deeley>•: 3 Also started: 2 Dirge, Bst. 41b. (Jiuiereon); G Torpoint, 75t..21b. (Bell); and 5 Oteraia, 7st. (Weller).. ~ .- From a good start, Daunton jumped to the tront, and scon had a three lengths' lead from Avaunce, who was followed bv Dirge and Torpoint. The order was much the same until tho three furlongs post where Otaraia and • BTown Trout commenced .to close-, up. Daunton led into the straight by a couple of lengths, but Brown U<rout,. eoniins through -'on" the rails,, then commeflceU <tq ov,er.haul,,hi.m, find just got ?«pvin.', timer to'wm-'-br'a head..- Avaunce _wa3 a couple of lengths amy third, and Dauntou was fourth -lirae.lmin. 3G l-sscc."■' "■

JU\lnii,e handicap, of zooWs., second horse to receive 35.'sovs., and . tho thin horse 15 sovs. from the Make., lor tiro-year-olds. Four furlongs. 1 M i V iTi ,Ni -}l (l 'f br> f - P«ronella, by Achilles-Prelude, Bst. 51b. : • -;, .„ . ~,,,. , (0. Emerson) 1 8 Mr. Fairchild's Secret Link, 7st. 71b. « Mr C Wadley's Prince' Ladder! 2 (lb. (carried 7st. 101b.) ... (W. Bell) 3 Ako started: 2 Gladful, 7st; 121b. (W. "Byan); 4 Pavola. 7st. 71b. (B. Deeley); 7 Xond Rail,-7st. 71b. (Tricklebank); ami 6 Guiding Wny, 7st. 51b. (Q'Shea). Jt was a,good start, but, before the candidates had travelled a hundred rards, ieronella was showing clear in "front with ,Prince Laddo..at• the .head of the Others, while Pavola was bringing up theTear.. Peronella led into tho straight, followed by Secret Link, Prince Laddo, mid Guiding Way. Holding her own in the run .home, Peronella -won by threeparts of a length from Secret Link; who was a head in front of Prince Laddo Then followed Guiding Way and Land Kail. Time, 53 l-sssc.

SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 100 a>vs., second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stake. Special weights. Six fur- ■ lougs. 1 Mr. W. E. Bidwill's b. g. Exertion by Birkenhead (imn.)-Declination, n vH , - , l s f- slb - •-•■ &• Tricklebank) 1 2 Mr. Highden's Lockwood, 7st. 81b. ■

•■' • ' (J- O'Shea) 2 8 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Missile. Bst: Gib.

Also, started: 8 Merry Guy, Bst. 61b. (B. Deeley); 4 Courtly, Bst. 41b. (A. Oliver); 5 Ked Book, "st. 81b. (L. Wilson)8 Parky, 7st. slb. (Emersoii);. 7 Otter, 7st. 51b. (W.-Bell)j 9 Elevated, 7st. slb. (H. Kirk); and 10 Valtire, "st. 31b. (Jf'lntosh).-. ... .. ~ "... •

Courtly, Merry Guy, and Lockwocd were first away from the barrier, and Merry Guy took up the running, followed 'by Lockwqod anil Otter. Lockwood led into the straight,", but was 'immediately challenged by Missile and Exertion. The lastnamed had:, the race won at. tho. distance, njid ran home (in easy winner, a length in front of Lockwood. Missile was ■ two lengths away third. Courtly was fourth, Bed Book fifth, Merrj' Guy sixth, and Parky last. Time, lmin. 21 4-ssee.

PEARCE- HANDICAP; of 300 sovs., second horse to receive 40 sovs. and the third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. One mile; . t3 Atr. H. Xce's cli. c. Sir Knox, by .

Sir Laddo (imp.)— St. Loger mare, •J.vrs., 7st.' 121b (L. Wilson) fl Mr.- J. E. rFuriwVb. g- Medallist, by The Officer—Target, nged, 7st. : 21b. ..:...:..... /. (H. M'lritosh) 2 10 Mr. 'J'.' Girtlwooil's b. h. Kilostcri,

by Kilchcran (imp.)— Certificate, syrs., Cst. 71b. ' (W. Boll) 3 Also started :• 2 Byron, Bst. slb. (B. Bcolcy); 3 Patriotic, ist. 101b., carried 7»t. lllb. (W. Kvnn); 4 Mira, 7st. 101b. (U. Berry);.s Sir Tristram, 7st. 61b., carried -7st. lllb. (It.- -Woods); 8 Lady Jloutoa, 7«t. ilb. (J. O'Shea); 6 Beacon, 7st. 41b. (\V. O'Halloran); 12 Ngatimaru, 7st. (W. Weller); 11 British Maid, 6st. 131b., carried 7st. 61b. (Tricklebank); 1 Ladrono, 6sf. 131b., carried "st. (Emerson); 7 Ceylon, 6st. 131b., carried 7st. lib. tit. Kirk), Beacon was slow to move, but llicothere got awny well. When the- field fettled down, Patriotic was lending, followed by Ladrone, Byron, and Lady Moutea. Passing the six-furlong post, Medallist was leading from Kilosten, Byron and Patriotic, while at that stage Sir Knox was last. The order of the first four was not tibanged until past the three-furlong post, where Medallist led by two lengths from Kilosteri, whiio Sir Knox had moved up into the- middle of tke field. Medallist led into the straight, followed by Kilosteri and Byron, while Sir Knox had the measure of tlie field at the distance, and won comfortably by ft. ba.ro length from Medallist, wliu was three- lengths ahead of Kilosteri. Ceylon was fourth, Byron fifth, Sir Tristram sixth, and Beacon last. Time, lmin. 48sec.

SECOND HACK AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 120 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs. and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stnke. Two miles and a half. 2 Mr. G. A. Wheelers chi %. Rangitarle, by Eangipuhi, aged, 9st. 101b. (H. I'utcher) 1 5 Mr. J. A. Gnisford's Ranter, 9st. 131b (A. W. M'Donald) 2 B'Mr. A. M. Samuel's Elwell, 9st. 71b. (Thompson) 3 Also" started: 1- Kftlp, list. 71b. (F. Cress);. 3 Ciondolicr,. lOst. lib. (W. J. Porter);' i Hishdn, Ost. lOlb. (M l Sw4e-:

ney); 7 Zulu, Ost. 71b. (Traill); and 6 Major Webb, 9st. 71b. (Caddy). ■ Zulu and Elwell led in turn for (lie first mile. Zulu was nearly a dozen lengths in front us they passed the double in front of tho stand, where Kelp, who was then running second, .fell. Zulu led until five furlongs from home, where h» was passed by Ranter and Ifangitane. The last-named led over the last fence, and won by a neck from Ranter, with Elwell nearly a hundred yards away. These were the only 'horses to finish. Time, smiii. SOsce. CHAMPION PLATE, of 100 sors (a cup valued at 100 sovs. nnd 300 .-ovs in specie); second horte to receive 50 sovs. from the stake. Weight-for-ago. Olio mile and a quarter. 1 "Mr. F. Preston's" b. m. Eqiiitas, by Advance—Muriwai, aged, Bst. 131b. (R. Hatch) 1 2 Ji'r. Highdon's b. f. Bronze, by Field Battery-Our Lady, 4yrs.. Bst.9ll>. (A. Oliver) 2 3 Mr. T. H. Lowry's blk. g. Bobrikoll', by Finland—Gossip, aged, 9st. lib. (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: i Sea Queen, Sst. 13lb. (W.. Price). ■ From an even start, EquUns at once went to the front, and led round the first turn from Bronze and Sea Queen. • Putsing the mile post, Equitas led by four lengths from Bronze, who was well clear of Sea Queen while Bobrikoff was still further back. At tho seven-furlong post Kquitas had still further increased her lead,' but a furlong further on Bronze commenced to decrease the gap- and at the half-mile post she had closed on Equitas, the others apparently having no chance. Throe furlongs from home Bronze was on Equitas's girths and tho pair entered the straight abreast. A great race home resulted, but in the last furlong Equitas gradually drew away again and passed the post nearly a length in front of Bronze. Bobrikoff was nearly ten lengths away third. Time, 2min. 16 4-5 sec.

RUAHINE- HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.:; ' second horso to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10' sovs. from the stake. Six furlongs. , 6 Mr. A. Wall's b. f. Suratura, by Saracen—Waitura, 4yrs., Gst. 121b.

- (R, Berry) 1 2 "Mr. F. Preston's" Lndy Volga, Bst. 131b (Oliver) 2 5 Mr. T. Higgins's Lndino, 7st. 41b. (Cross) 3

Also 'started: 1 Sanguinary, Bst. Blb. (W. Price); 3 Monologue, Bst. 31b. (Emerson); i Lady Louisa, Bst. (W. Bell); 2 Hnmnrana/ Gst. 121b., carried 7st. 51b. (Henderson).

Suratura ran to the front soon after the barrier rose and was followed by Lady Volga and Ladino. Entering the straight, Suratura had a good lead and going on she won easily by four lengths from Lady Volga, who was two lengths ahead of Ladino. Sanguinary wns fourth. Time, lmin. 20 3-, r >sec.

NAI NAI HANDICAP, of 120 eovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. ■ Six furlongs.

1 Mr. W. Smart's b. g. Undecided, by Menschikoff—St. Amy, syrs., 9st. ■ (W. Young) 1 2 Mr. W. M. Halley's Leapuki, 7st. 71b., (Emerson) 2 5 Mr. H. Whitney's Jit. Victoria, 7st. 71b. .....;..... (Berry) 3 Also started:' 1 Makaro, Bst. 21b. (B. Decley); 7 Piriwai, Bst. (W. Ayre); 3 Prosper, 7st. 121b. (W. Evan); 9 Bracken, ,7st. 31b. (J. O'Shea); 8 Negative, 7st. lib. (W. Bell); 6 Distinction, Gst. 71b., carried 7st. 61b. (Tricklebank). When the field settled down the leading'division comprised Leapnki, Mt, Victoria, and Piriwai. Leapuki led into the straight from Jit. Victorin, while Undecided could be seen coming fast on the inside. In a great finish Undecided just got up in time to win by half a head from Leapuki, with lit. . Victoria. - a couple nf lengths away third. Then in a clustsr followed Bracken, Makara, and Negative.- Time, lmin. 20 l-ssec. •

RAGE NOTES.

■ THE FORM & FAVORITISM. ■ .'•' AND OTHER J.' Brown Trout, who won the big' open handicap on the first day, had the services of P,. Hatch in the Tararua Handicap yesterday,- but was only third favourite, both Avaunce and Dirgft carrying more money on the machine. The race resulted in n fine finish between Daunton and Brown Trout. At the start, Daunton set out to make tho pace, while Hatch was content to let Brown Trout run along at the rear of the. field. Entering the straight Daunton still'had a .useful/lead, but Brown Trout, gradually wore him down and won on the post by a narrow margin, O'Shea on Daunton rode a particularly good finish, and showed to quite as much advantage as Hatch on the winner. It was,, in fact, only the Auckland, light-weight's excellent horsemanship .that enabled the fading Daunton to so nearly win. • Seven two-year-olds contested the Juvenile Handicap, for which Peronelln was the public fancy. On her form in the Wellesley Stakes'on the opening day, it seemed a very simple task for the Achilles filly.to win, and, as she stripped -in beautiful condition, it was really surprising that she was not made a 'much warmer favourite! She led from the start, and won comfortably ■ bv threeparts of a length. Secret Link, who finished second is α-fino big' bny filly by Bezoninn, and is susceptible to a good deal of improvement. He was , very "green" in .-yesterday's race, but showed plenty of pace. Pavola and Guiding Way were caught in the tapes as they jumped from the barrier, and both lost ground. Guiding Way finished well, and was close behind the placed horses when the whining post was reached. On account of his victory on the first day, Exertion was made a strong favourite in tho Spring Trial -Stakes, Lockwood carrying most money of the others. The public hnd correctly summed up the position, for the liqrscs named finished ■first and second, while the third favourite, Missile, occupied the other place. Merry Guy showed a lot of pace in the early stages, but dropped back in the straight, and, nt the 'finish, wns no nearer than -sixth. Courtly, after jumping away from the barrier smartly, was unable to keep his position, but he was mailing on again in the straight, and finished fourth. Lndrone. from Higgott's stable, was , made favourito in tho Pearce Handicap, but only carried five more tickets than the top-weight, Byron. Patriotic and Mira were also liberally supported. None of the four gained a place, tho winner proving to be Sir Ifnos—the absolute outsider of the field. When the field had travelled a couple of furlongs Sir Knox was running last, but Wilson commenced to send the chestnut along soon after, and at the half-mile post, he had passed the stragglers. A furious later he- was within striking distance of-tho leaders, and when the straight was entered .he was challenging Medallist, who had looked a likely winner until then. Medallist struggled 'on gamely, but had no chance with .Sir Knox, Uiough lie bfat all the rest easily enough. No .excuse could bo made for the favpuritcs, Ladrone and Byron, 'as both held good positions early in the race. ,3lira shaped poorly in.the heavy going, (ind finished second to last just behind Patriotic. . . ... The steeplechase candidates did not jump tho country as well as did tho field on the first day.' Iliglulen refused early in the race, and ICelp, Gondolier, and ■Zulu foil at later. stages, while-Major Webb pulled up. Over the last halfmile tht> race resolved itself into a struggle between Ranter ami Kangitanc. The former showed a good deal more pace than Rangitane in the run home, but his jockey let him run right across tho course to the rails, with the result that liangitane, who kept a straighter course, won by a neck. Kelp and Gondolier we.ro both going well at the stages of the race at which they fell. Zulu showed better form than on tho first day, and should improve with a race or two. " ' (iivat-interest centred in Hie race for the Champion Plate, and the four candidates worocngerly scanned as they came into tho birdcage, lfyuitns and Bronze were both in the pink of condition, bill Bobrikoff looked very much on the big Side.' Equilns,. who hnd the services of HatMi, was.made a strong favourite, and carried nearly twice as much money as Bronze, who was second in demand. The race resolved itself into a match betweenthese two brilliant mares. In the first half-milo Kquitas established a big lead, but after thut Bronze commenced to overhaul her, and over the Inst three furlongs tho race was full of oxcitement. Bronze drew level nt the straight entrance, hut Equitas, who gallops splendidly in the heavy going, gradually forged ahead aeain. and was going better than

1 her rival when the post was reached Tiobrikoir ctmlil nut net in the sniiifj, am il iras only iii.rhc'stroiffht lliaf lie |>a>s?c Sea (Jui'en'and miinwl Ihird place. Considering the stale of the Roiiif* I'j'qiiilas ret;i>tered splendid time for till mile and 11 quarter. She covered t ho first two furious;* in ifcec. the first three il 38 2-risec., Ihu first half-mile in ">2-ec. Hie first six fiirl:iii»s in lii;in. 18-ec, flu mile in lniiii. K !>-.'>s°c, and Hie full dis t'lincc - in 2inin.*l(i -l-fw. .Sangiiiniu'y wns made r. strong favour i(e in tho 'Riisiltinr Viandieap. l)ilt she failed Id jjuin n pliife. Hlih did nol gel away too well, but in any ta=o she would not have had n chdiifc wilh Siiraliira. who led from start in finish, ami won very easily. The winner was the uutsidei of Ihe field. Gipsy Belle, .Allurement and I.ad.v Volga'wnvf I lie only withdrawals from (lie Nn.i A'lii Jlandicaj), for which Muknra wns made favourite. The St. Clements guiding never looked like winniiitf. ami eventually fini.-iml mil of a place, the race Kning to Vudecided after a close finish with Lcapuki. The winnei came from n lons way hack in the straight, and his performance was a most attractive one. Although he has won two races in Hie past fortnight, ho has not incurred any penalty for the New Zealand Cup, in which he will only have to carry Bst. lib. next Saturday. . _ J

Undecided was the third member of F. Higgott's team to win during tbe after-' noon. During the two days of the meeting, the Otaki traiucr led in five winners, while Peronella, a member of his team, 'finished second in the Wellesley Stakes.

WINNING OWNERS.

Principal winning owners at the "Wellington Ifacing Club's summer meeting were as follow:— : . £ Mr. J. B. Keid 130 Messrs. Monokton and Aldington ;105 Mr. W. 'Nidcl 315 "Jlr. F. Preston" 270 Mr. H. Nee 210 Jlr.'W. E. Bidwill IGO Mr. Ci. A. Wheeler .'. 100 Mr. W. Smart 90 Mr. 11. Hobbs 90 Mr. O. Bindley 90 Mr. A. Bore <IO Mr. A. Wall ..' TO .Mr. Rodwood .'. 70 Mr. Highden CO Mr. J. Harie SO , Mr. J. K, Furze 50 Hon. J. D. Onnond 35 Mr. Eairchild '. 35 ■ WINNING SIRES. The list of principal winning fires at the Wellington Racing .Club's meeting just concluded' is as follows:— £ MenschikofF (Stopniak—Pibroch) 150 Tumilii (Wapiti—lJangihnii) ;il)s Achilles (Medallion—Nereid) 3JO Advance (Vanguard—Laurel) "70 Sir Laddo (Sir Hugo—Golden Moments) 265 Birketthead (Orme—Tragedy) 170 Lupin (Peter Flower—Lunettes) ICO Rangipuhi (Feve—Mystery Girl) 100 Castaihore (Castor—Zip) 90 Euroclydon (Gorton—Lady Gertrude) 90 Saracen .(St. George—Fair Nell) 70 WINNING JOCKEYS. E. Hatch, F. E. Jones, W. Bell, and H. Tricklebank rode two winners each at the Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting. The following jockeys rode a winner apiece:—F. D. Jones, F. Cress, L. Traill, C. Emerson, L. Wilson, H. Futcher, E. Berry, and W. Young. A HANDICAP WINNER. SALE OF SURATUKA. Suratura, according to a not altogether trustworthy informant, Dame Rumour, has been sold. In one sense' of tlw phrase, the above statement is an undoubted fact, but the statement, it may be explained, has no application to yesterday's winner of tho Kuahine Handicap. Nevertheless, Suratura, the real genuine article that the discerning ten rinfcer knows so well, is sold by all .storekeepers throughout Hie Dominion. l 'D" quality, 2s. a pound.—Advt.

RiccARToN Notes,

ibg Telesraph—Prese Association.) ' . Riccarton, October 23. .•' The weather nice for training operations at Riccarton, and the gross gallop was in fair order. Vice-Admiral and Allegory did two circuits at luilfpace, brushing over the Inst half-mile in Slsec, Allegory going better than ViceAdmiral, who is a lazy worker. Masterpiece ond 'Autummis did two Imlf-pnco circuits, and Bonny Helen, a well-grown 'daughter of Bonilorni—Helen Portland, covered half a mile smartly in .tec. A large number "of hore?s were worked but useful tasks only. The arrivals include Warlight, Pursefiller, King's Favourite, Diavolo, Hermia, Seatondale, and Golden Lcop.

GREYMOUTH T.C. MEETING

IKj Teleinssli.— l'reM As«>cla.''oj>.> Greymouth, October 28. The Greymouth Trotting Club's Spring meeting opened to-day in splendid weather, and before a record attendance. The track was in excellent condition. The totalisatpr.investments amounted to ,£6281, as compared-with J!4595 for the corresponding (lay last year. Results:—'

PETME JIEMOIiIAL . HANDICAP. One mile.—Lord Dudley, 2sec., 1; Tom •Sawyer, 12sec,,' 2. Also started: Joe Davis, scr.; Ked .Ruth, 4sec.; Sceptre, llsec; Silver Beldon, llsec; Proud Brenda, liisec.; Miss Andrews, 18sec. Won by half a length. Time, 2min, 23seo. BLACKTOWN HANDICAP. Two miles.—Whispering Lad, 20scc, 1; Eingarooma, Klsec, 2; Cobra, 17sec.,!). Also started : St. Joe, osec.; Sergeant, 7sec.; Havelock, 7sec.; i'iction, "sec; Bisa, llsec; Black Cat, 15sec; Huon Child, ififeec; Arcadian, IMsec; Sidus, 27sec.; Frnnolls, Won by four lengths. Time, smin. 1G 2-ssoc. MAWHIiHA HANDICAP. One mile and n half.—Miss Wallace, llsec., 1; Koosevelt, 7sec, 2; itotoma, 15sec, I). Also started: May Dillon, tfcec; Motor, llsec.; Lucky Uhance, JSscc.; Midas, lt=ec. Won by. half a length. Time, 3niin. 41sec, . '

LADIES' BRACELET. One mile and a half.—The .Searcher, 19scc, 1; Bay View, 19sec, 2; Dunollie, 16sec., 3. Also started: Tapanul, scr.; Rubin, 14sec.; Maimot, lCscc; Truce, 195 ec; Election, 19sec.; Arcadian, 19sec; lioyal Princess, 22sec.; Tell Tale, 22sec. AVon by four lengths. COBDEN HANDICAP. Two milcsI/auclerhill, 27sec, 1; May Dillon, 6sec, 2; Motor, 7scc, 3. Time, sniin. 20 Msec. CYCLONE HANDICAP. One lnile.Bny View, 12sec, 1; Pactoliis, llsoc, 2; Bisa, ssec, 3. Also started: Nil Desporandum, scr.; Picton, 3sec.; Bohemian, 4seo.; Hufn-Child, JOsec.; The Boss, lOsee.; The Searcher, 12sec; Genial, 12sec.; Bingaroomn, Hsec.; AVcHland Lass, 12sec.; Komany Queen, 12sec.; Old Ginger, Usec. AVon. by three lengths. Time, 2tnin. 4!);ec. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Ono mile. -A.T.L., 21sec, 1; St. Joe, Msec., 3;-Sil-verine, Msec, 3. Also started: Lady Jliron, Bsec.; Tnpnnui, Bsee.; Signoretta, lOsec; Old Fred, Msec; Teresina, 12sec; Chief Spec, lOsec.; Westlnnd, 12sec; Koilbie, 12sec.; Kamil, lCsec.; Brenda, Zisec; Tell Talc, 23sec. AVon by ten lengths. Time. 2min. 12 2-ssec. ■ UOA Two miles.—l?o--many Eye, 19sec, 1; Black.Cat, 25=ec. 2; Ked Buth. 17sec, 3. Also started: Diction, scr.; Chip?, 14sec; Coliiitiave, 2")scc, AVon by ten lengths. ( Timo, liniin. 15sec. GORE R.C. MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Gore, October 28. The Gore Racing Club was favoured with fine weather for tho opening day of its spring meeting. Tho track 'was in fair order, but; a (rifle holding, owing to the recent rains. There, was a record attendance, (lie umount put through the machine being Jill,(US, as compared with i! 8998 for the coresponding .day Inst year. The improvement to the course and tlio new ahuul formed the sulyect of much favourable comment. Hosiills:— AVAIMKA lIAG\ HAND.K'AI , . Five fiirloii|{H.-l Ate; »st. 71b., 1; :l Oblong, 8s). ll)lli.,-2; I Mis, do Wn\ Tsl. 81b., :i. Seratchwl: '.Mnhun, Bst. 10! li.; • Bsl. 811).; Oirput Knislit, 7,-1. 21b.; •Simmi™, 7sl. lilb. Won l>y a Jiciul. Time, lmin. I) Msec. ULSTKICT HACK ItANDICAI , . Six Inrlongs.-I I'allnnf, S-(. Sill.. I; !l (, !U |y Bomlju, Bit. 101b., 2; 2 (jiralda, Bst. Slbi, 3. Scratched: Sir J'nlriek. 84. 101b.; I'aruell, B=t. 101b.; t-idy Isalwl, 8.-1. 101b. AVon by two lengths. Time, lmin. 18 fpRI.N'G HANDICAP. One mile and ■r quaiUr,—a King Tovrent, SH. ljlb,, li , 'l ha, -7et. 131b., 2i 2 Warsaw, Bat, 71b«.

3. Serali-linl: Tiiieri, (i<l. 7M). Wun by llirre lengths. Time, ll=ec. MATAIMiA TIIOT UANMfAI'. Two miles.—l «u Soon, 17mv.,. I; li (Hi-ervi-r. 'Msec., '<; S Uoughboy, S-ir., :i. All started. Won ons-ilv. Time "iS-rc. VI.SITOIiS' HACK UANIIICAJ , . Six furlong-.-:i TriiimphiUxir. Bm. Mb., I ; u> Coi-ooii. Ssl. 111).. 2: I Muirom-k, Sst. 21)).. :i. Scri.tchod-.'Aho, «>l. Ml).; tirylu, 7st. ISlli. Won by a s«uil length. Time, lmin. IS-ec. KI.YJNIi .HANDICAP. Six furlmigs.II Sk'pmi'ter, !lsl. Till)., 1; :! luu-tronin, 7M. !!h., 2; I Oirccloirc, li-t. I'll').. :l. .Scratch-<-d: llv Lawyer, SM. Kill).; Cold Sail, 7.-1. !lll).; Claiiinnia, 7*(: 2ll>. Won by two leiistli.-. Time, lmin. IB -'-V-'.t. LAliOri! DAY HANDICAP THOT. Ono milt- »ml a half.—4 t'nrcttn, 28-ec, 1; 7 Kccoiil ric, .-er., 2; 1(1 Loxton, 29si-c, 3. Scratched: Rivcrimi, 25-oc; Cio Soon, 25mc; Top Note. 28-01-. Wi.'ii by two lengths. Tinw, jniiii. r>9.-f;\ CHART/PON HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.-? Magilalo. !l.'t. 51b.. I; 11 Hus-u, 9st. 211)., 2; 8 Alfreila, 7.-1. 91b., 3. Scratch«l: King Torrent, 7sl. '.lib. Won by a length. .'Time, lmin. ;S3 2-sht.

I WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA RACES.

ißy Teltgruph.—Press Association.) Wanganui, October 28. The weather was perfect for thq Waver-iey-Woitotara K.C. annual meeting, anil there was u very largo attendance. Results :— MORTON MEMORIAL MAIDEN, of SO sovs. Seven fiiriongs.—Princess I'lo, 1; White Crane, 2; Sir Donald, 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 3ijsec. PLYING HANDICAP, of 80 sovs. Six furlongs.—Royal Simon, 1; Ratua, 2; St. Kerf, 3. All acceptors started, except Corney. Won by a head. Time, lmin. 17 l-ssec. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 80sovs. One mile and a half.—Timothy, 1; Moab.au, 2; Bercoln, 3'. Won by a head. Timothy broke a leg. Time, Uniin. 53sec. WAVERLEY CUP, of 120 sovs. One milo and a quarter. Master Laildo 1 Cornelian and Sam Pan (dead heat) 2 Time, 2min. 15 l-ssec. WILSON STAKES, of 70 sovs. Four furlongs.—Lucerne, 1; Crawford, 2; Royal Simon, 3. St. Gate, Zetes, St. Luap, Tree Lucerne, Recipe, Astor, and Joey vre.ro scratched. Won by half a length. Time, 52Jsec. .BREWER, HANDICAP, of 80. sovs. Seven furlongs.—Allure, 1; St. Serf, 2; Katua, 3. All started, except Coruey. Won by six lengths. Time, imin. 3?cc. MOUMAHAKI STAKES, of 85 sovs. Ono milo and a distance.—Sain Pan, 1; Whimper, 2; St. Helena, 3. All started but Allure. Won by a length. Time, 2min. 3scc, JACKSON STAKES, of 70 sovs. Five furlongs.—Tclektira, 1; St. Gate, 2; Grandee, 3. Crawford, Gratton, Waihaeremai, Hierarchy, Rosalys, Millbanks, Simple Bob, I{o=e Blush, Lucerne, Sir Donald, and Or Vieux were scratched. Won by n length. <

AUCKLAND R.C.- HANDICAPS (By Telesranh—Press Association.!

Wanganui, October 28. Mr. G. Morse hns declared tho following weights for the Auckland Racing Club's spring meeting:— SHORTS HANDICAP, of 275 sovs. Five furlongs.—Our Queen, 9st; Waiorewa, Bst. lSlb.; Turbine, Bst. 131b.; Tangiwai, Sst. 21b.; Appolkn, B=t.; Tact, 7st. 131b.; Lucille, 7tt. 1011).; Miss Livonia, 7<=.t. 101b.; Scorch, 7st. 91b.; Dido, 7st. 81b.; Mahiiiga, 7st. 71b.; Solitude, <st. (ill).; Overtime, 7ftt. Sib.; First Wairiki, 7st. 41b.; Monoline, 7st. 21b.; Haku, Gst. 131b.; Worcester, Gst. 101b. FLYLNU HANDICAP, of 275 eovs. Seven furlongs.—Antoinette, Ost. lib.; Kleetrakon", Sst. lllb.; Jack Delaval, Bat. 81b.; Kakama, Sst. 71b.; Royal Son It, Sst. Gib.; La Rcina, Sst. 31b.; Master Wairiki, Bst. 21b.; Wte Olga, 7st. 121b. j Tact, 7st. Gib.; Thrnve, 7st. Gib.; Miss Livonia, 7st. 01b.; Scorch, 7st. -lib.; Dido, 7st. 31b.; Ngatirii'unui, 'ft 31b.; Admiral Soult, 7sr.; Watchchain, 7st.; Overtime, 7st; Grenndicr, Gst. 131b.; Roynl Irish, Gst. 101b. ■ MAipKX HURDLBS, of 125 fovs. One mile and a half.—Golden Lsop, lOst. W.u.; Alsrry j.an-n, lOst. lib.; Smilax, lOst.; Kogger Bank, o a t. Ifllb.; Cyniri, fist. Gib'.; ifawinia, 9st. (ilb.; .Sphinx, Pit. (lib.; Surplus, ».-.t. (ilb.; Ambergris, Oat. slb.i Captain Paul, Sst. 31b.; ilalaphin, (Ist.; Ocean Bird, Ost.; Fuss (Ist.; Adherent, 9st.; Stroller, 9st.; I'yrmont, Sst.; Manaia, Ost.; Tiri, »st.; Lowgorth, 9st.; Blue Mount, 9=t.; Hyperinn, 9st.; The Celt, 9st.; Arnwa, 9st; A'eliv.s, Ost.'; Napper Tnnilv. (Ist.: Shebeen, 9st. HOBSON HANDICAP, of 125 soys. Six furlongs.—Katua, 9st.; Watchchain, Sst. 121b.; Cloudy Dawn, Sst. 91b.; Kawceu, Bst. 71b.; Goodwin Sauds, Bst. 41b'.; Caher Davon, Bst. 31b.; lioyal Irish, Bst. 31b.; Tragedy King, Bst.'2ll>.; Vestal, Sst. lib.; Master Tupuhi, Bst. lib.; Manuwera, Bst.; Elegance, Bst.; Parnwai, 7st. 121b.; Spnllish, 7st. 1011).; Geneva, 7st. 101b.; Lady Betty, 7st. 91b.; Duma, 7st. 91b.; Devastation, 7sl. 91b.; Toreador, 7st. fllb.; Prince JMerriwcc, 7st. 91b.; Worcester, 7st. 91b.; Centenary, 7st. 91b.; Sir Rupert, 7st. 81b.; Clare, 7st. Gib.; Field Force, 7st. 61b.; ■intiphone, 7st. 51b.; Lady Gladstone, 7st. 41b.; Hemisphere, 7st. 41b.; Prince Kin" 7st. 41b.; Monotone, 7st. lib.; Matakona, 7st. 31b.; M'airiki Rose, 7=t. 31b.; Opposition, 7st. 31b.; Kaleato, 7st, 31b.; Matawcrewcre, 7st. 311).; The Whip, 7st. :)lb.; Light Blue, 7st. 31b.; Pea Rifle, Vst. 311).; Almeida, 7st. 31b.; Tripoli, 7st. 31b.; Signum, 7st. 31b.; Takiiiini, 7st. 31b. ;Bluo Rose, 7st. 31b. O.NKHUNGA STJ3EPLKS, of 275 sovs. ■Three miles.—Hautere, 12st. 21b.; Armaffli, list. 121b.; Kelp, list, lib.; The Chief, lOst.; Samlv Paul, 9st. 131b.; Rangitane, 9=;t. 121b.j 9st. 121b.; Cymri, {Ist. 81b.; Bonnie Jean, Ost. 81b.; Highden 9st. 81b.: Dhiideen, 9st. 81b.; Zulu, n=l. 71b.; Sky High, 9st. 71b.; Romp, Bst. 71b. HUNTERS' STEEPLES, of 125 sovs. Three miles.-W.heturaiuji. Vlit. 101b.; The Chief, 12ft. 81b.; Cloudy Morn, list. Gib.; Jfahaiiga, "st. 21b.; Tom, list.; Sky ■llißh, lOst. 131b.; Captain Jack, lOst. 131b ■ Tee!, 10?t. Olb.; Eglinton, lOst. Sil).; Atnivliai, lflat. 81b.; Master Phaclon, ]0«t. Sib.; Captain Paul, lOst. Sib.; Maunia. lOst. 81b.; Lndy Berlin, Iflit. 71b.; Ocean Bird.lOst. 71b.; Shchccu, Iflst. 71b.; Stroller. lOst. 71b.; Tangitim, Klst. 71b.; Ziiln, lOsl. 71b.

OAMARI) T.C. MEETING. (Uy Tolecrapb.—Press Association.!

Oamaru, October 28. The Oamaru Trotting Club held its annual meeting to-day in fino weather and before a large attendance. The sum of ,£6303 was put through the machine, as compared with .£4910 last year. Results: TKIAL HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Lord Wallace, 1; Rcdfern. 2 ,• Xancy Morley, 3. Scratched: Frank Henry and Two-step. ' Nine started. Won by two lengths. Time, 3rain. sSsoc. PUKEUIU HANDICAP. One mile and a half.—Lionheart, 1; Major Taylor, 5; Robe, 3. Scratched: Jerry M. Twelve starters. Won by a length. Time, "PRESIDENTS HANDICAP. Two milos-Hazelfrelil, 1; Andy Regan, 2; St. Swithiii. 3. Also started: 0.1.C. and Sunshine. Won by six lengths. Time, smln. J LADIES' BRACELET. One mile nnu a half—Bellah Bah, 1; Windhall, 2; I Lionheart, 3. Eight started. Scratched: Echo. Wanderer, and Bell B. REDCASTLE HANDICAP. Two miles. -Adrian Hope. 1; Brown Wilkes, 2; Pitchdark, 3. Eight started. Scratched: Jerry M. Won by three lengths. Time., am ill. 16m>p. HOLLEVBANK HANDICAP. One mile. -General Elmo, 1; Andy Regnu, 2; All Gold, .'I. 'J'ivn started. Scratched: 0.1.r., ltazellicld, Osborue 1!., D.C.L., Nancv Jlorley, Gee Whiz/., and Pctrudiio." Won by a length. Time, 2miu. " HANDICAP. One milePeony, 1; Rcdfern, '2; Lord Wallace, 3. Ten "slnrtws. Scratched: All Gold, Stanley's Pel. Snowdrift. Won by half n length. Time, iniin. .'M.'-'cc. MARLBOHOUGH RACES. Tim Marllmrough Racing Club's spring iiK.'i'liiig, which tiikos |>lac<' on .VnvcinlxT 20 and i\. uliould jirove popular with owiicrs, us :i'capital |iro?riimiiie has l;rcn urrinwiMl. Xoriiiiialions clo.-c i>ll Siiliii'.la.v next with Iho club's -ecrolary, Mr. 1.. tirillitli^,' Ulenlieiiii.