THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1584, 30 October 1912, Page 6

THE TURF.

C.J.C. MEETING

YESTERDAY'S TRACK WORK,

SOME INTERESTING GALLOPS,

(By Telcgrapb.-Prcss Aesoclatlon.l Christchurch, October 29. Tho weather was iino and warm when tho gates were'opened this mornincr, and a great deal of work was accomplished, ■the training operations, however, lost a good deal of interest through a thick fog enveloping tho course, which rendered tho work of timing the different gallops very difficult, and at intervals quito impossible. The course proper was thrown open, and all fast work was accomplished on this track, tho going being really good. Daylight Bill was first to work, and ho was galloped over a mile, finishing strongly.

Autummis (J. M'Clusky) nnd Masterpiece (F. ]■]. Jones) were companions in a mile and a quarter task, which was accomplished in about 2min. 15scc. Masterpiece had (he better of the Derby colt, and finished full of running. War-step (K. W. King) sprinted four furlctogs down the straight, and Colleen Mary and Sveaborg finished together after running six furlongs. Vice-Admiral anil Allegory, with lightweights up, galloped nino turlougs, but owing to tho very daiso fog it was impossiblo to timo them for the full journey. They ran the last eight furlongs in lmin. 4GSsec, which must bo considered a very attractive gallop, inasmuch as both horses are lnzy workers. Allegory appeared to bo going better than his companion at tho finish.

Brown Owl was exercised on tho sand, and Xighln-atch was indulged in a fourfurloiig sprint doifji tho straight. Gnonio and Vocation covered a mile in lmin. 53sec., while Genius and Foam Flako rattled over six furlongs in lmin. 20 3-osec. Teviotdale covered a similar' distance in lmin. 20sec, whilo May Blossom spurted four furlongs in 52 3-sscc. Shvrdancer, with a featlier-weight in tho saddle, put up tho best gallop of the morning by reeling off a mile in lmin. J3sec., and tho Oaks candidate was going pleasingly as tho post was reached. Tympan. moved attractively while running six furlongs in lmin.. 20scc, and Quarantine had Glenfinnau well beaten after galloping eight furlongs in lmin. 53sec.

1 Warliglit was indulged in sprinting. May Dalrymplo defeated Anna Carlovna over six' furlongs in lmin. 22 3-ssec. Lady Marcia and Britain's Crown hopped off at tho mile post, and, assisted by Dan Cameron over tho last six furlongs, ran the full journey in lmin. 49sec. Each of theso horses carried light-iveights, and Dan Cam,eron was in front at the finish.

Sea King and Maple. Leaf ran six furlongs in lmin. 21sec., and whilo Peircno was indulged in a sprint, Coroniform (light-weight) rattled over six furlongs in lmin. Iff l-ssec.—a pleasiug performance. Kilts, assisted by the Orzil—Byronia oolt covered 'five furlongs in lmin. 4sec. Query was going much better than Martine at tho end of a milo gallop, and King's Favourite epurted four furlongs pleasingly. . . ■ .. :. : Heathcrbrae. (F; E:'Jones) had Winning Way (J. ATClusky) well beaten at the end of a six-furlongs gallop, which occupied lmin. 19 3-ssec. Tho Trcaumill filly finished very well, and could have improved considerably upon the timo registered. . Gold Ring galloped six furlongs in lmin. 22sec, and Pilgrim's Way, who is one of the bost track performers at Rjccarton, occupied lmin. 18 4-ssec, whilo

running a similar distance. Bradamante, tie Charlemagne ll—Nautiloid colt and the Charlemagne ll—Aγmigera colt were companions in a gallop over four furlongs, which occupied 50sec. The former finished muck better than tho other pair, and her performance was a meritorious ono. Mercedes was indulged in a useful gallop over a mile, and Scottish Star, Taskmaster, and Trireme galloped six furlongs in good style. Kilmcny and Mcreniere worked, but the fog this lime liad again become very dense, and it was impossible to seo tho

horses at. any distance. Troon easilv beat Mumura over six furlongs, and liock Ferry was going much bettor than Advance Guard after gallopin? over the same course. North-East and Phroso took lmin. 19sec. to cover six furlongs, while Gunflash galloped five furlongs in lmin. 5 2-Ssec, and Golden Loop and Hinomanu rattled over a mile in lmin. 50 2-ssec.

After the breakfast interval tho eun shone brightly, and the weather was beautifully fine for the rest of tho morning's work. Soldiers' Chorus registered a nice gallop by getting to the end of seven furlongs in lmin. 31 2-Ssec, while Gold Pin easily beat True Knight over a milo and a quarter, the last nine furlongs being run in 2min. 4 l-ssec. The display given by True Knight was a disappointing one. Tannhausw and Thrax were companions in a five-furlongs sprint, which was completed in Imiu. 4sec, while Pleasure Bent and Armstrong together covered six

furlongs in min. 18 l-ssec. Hesione and Ada Merlins ran four furlongs in 52iscc, while l'cj, assisted by Scotch Melody over the last fiyo furlongs, ran ttoo-qunrUrs of a mile in lmin. 18 l-, r )scc, Ermcngurde occupying lmin. 18 sec. to cover a similar distance. Umoraljoy defeated Owhetoro and Grand Slain over four furlongs in 51 1-5 sec, while Bonitas spurted four • furlonss. i White Cockado covered tho lost six furlongs of a mile in lmin. 22sec. Jewel Pin easily defeated The Seer over six furlongs in lmin. lOlsec, and tho Stronghold—Female Franchise filly and Master Paul rattled over fohr furlongs in 52scc.

Ngatapa was worked on the tan, and Countermine galloped six furloiißs. A larso number of two-year-olds were exercised at tho half-mile barrier on tho course proper, and o. good deal of interest was centred in tho performances of tho juveniles. Gerberga, Adolicia, and Culture wero companions in a talf-niilo sprint, which occupied 50 4-ssee., -while Historictto and Cherubim were goine better than Whizz, Tip Top, Zeus, and Counsel over tho 6ame journey, run in 50scc. Flora M'Donald and Jmme-r finished together'welt clear of Marginal over half a milo in 50sec., and Bungebah beat Veritas.

Brinrpatch nnd Stevedore gavo a similar display in Slsec. Parachute, Stevedore, and Politician completed half a mile very easily in 52J sec, Gregory and Joan taking 515scc. C.J.C. SCRATCHINGS. (Ily Telcerapli.—l'ress Assoclat.lon.' Cliristcliurch, October 23. Byron and Mnknni wero scralchcd for all ongageiuents at tho Canlerliury Joekey Club's spring meeting at 11.50 a.m. today. Throve was scratched this afternoon for the Limrood Ilandicap. ARRIVALS AT RICCARTON. (By Telegraph.—Press Aeeociation.) Christchurch, October 29. Crown Pearl, Goldfinder, Black Lupin, Sinapis, Theodore, Jfartel, Ventura, Midnight Sun, Tatterloy, Jason, Early Morn, Crosbie, nnd Mowbrny nrrivnil from Wellington this morning. Owing to tho ferry steamer making an excursion to Picton, (hero was not. sufficient time available to ship the-whole'consignment. About fifty horses will arrive to-morrow. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (By Tdcsrßph.-rmn Association.! Chnslchurch, October 29. At Riccarton this morning the weather ivos foggy, but. improved. Maste.rpiece beat Autumnue oxer ten furlonus in

2min. 15sec; Vice-Admiral and Allegory di<l nine furlongs, the last eight in lmiii. 46JSCC, tho later going tho better of the two; jleatherbrao boat Winning Way over six furlongs in lmin. 19 3-sseo. j and Soldiers' Chorus ran seven furlongs in lmin. 31 2-sscc. A fog prevented the timing of tho gallops before breakfast

GREYMOUTH SPRING MEETING. (By TclccraDh-Pross Aseoclatlon.l , Groymouth, October 29. Tho Greymouth Jockey Club's Spring meeting opened to-day, in fine-' weather, lliero was a. largo attendance, and tho track was in Good order. Tho totalisator put through .£5453 for the day, compared with JE2U9 for tho corresponding day last year. Tho following are tho results:— TRIAL HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Fivo furlongs.— 2 Merchantman, 9st. 61b., lj 1 Miss Sylvia, "9st. 81b., 2; C Inchbonny, Bst. 81b., 3. Aiso started: Seraphic, list. 51b.; Hillspring, 9st. Sllb.; Ito, Bst. 81b. | Purakau, Sst. 71b.; Cosy Corner, Bst. Won by three lengths. Time, lmin. 1 3-ssec.

■PAItOA HACK HANDICAP, of 50 sovs. Five furlongs and a half.—l Amberstono, Bst. 121b., l; 2 Gasoline, Bst. lfltb., 2; 3 Irish Gift, Bst., 3. Also started: BrideBroom, Bst. 71b. s Vanada, Bst. lll>. ; Camarine, Bst.; Corrie, Bst. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 11 l-ssec.

METROPOLITAN 'HANDICAP, of 100 rovs. One mile- mid a quarter.—l Wild Bird, Bst. 71b., 1; 5 Elkrton, Bst. 121b., 2; 2 Stephanos, 9st. 71b., 3. Also started: The Nut, Bst. 121b.: Gold Braid, Bst. 61b. ; Separator, Bst. Sib.; Awha, Bst. 31b. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 14 3-sscc. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 50 rove. Four furlongs.—3 Morcykoff, Bst. 131b., 1; 5 Kalula, Bst. 31b., 2; 4 Purakau, Bst. 131b., 3. Also started: Ito, 9st. lib.; Lady Mildred, Sst. 131b.: Bridegroom, Bst, 101b.; Asturias, Bst. 31b.; Ttiro, Bst. 31b.; Susan .Tune, Bst.' 31b.; Millionaire, Bst. 31b. Won by a length. Time, 51 4-sscc.

WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 bovs. Seven furlongs.—2 Awha, Bst. 121b., 1; 1 North I'ole, 9st. 121b., 2; 3 The Nut, 9st. 81b., 3. Also started: Hillspring, !)st. 91b.; Separator, 9st.; Gold Seeker, flst. Won by- Bevcn lengths. Times linin, 32 2-sseo. SPRING HANDICAP, of GO sovs. Six furlongs.—4 Bridegroom, Bst. 81b., 1; 1 Divorce, 10st. 41b.. 2; 5 Inchbonny, Bst. 71b., 3. Also started: Seraphic, list, lib.; Stephanos, Ost. 121b.; Miss Sylvia, Sst. 71b. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 18 4-ssoo.

COBDEN HANDICAP, of 50 sove. Five furlongs.—l Gasoline, Bst. 71b., 1; 4 Bridegroom, Bst. 41b., 2; 2 Kalula, Bst, 3. Also started: Corrio, Bst.; Millionaire, Bst.; Irish Gift, Bst. Won by & length and a half. Time, lmin. 4 8-sseo. GORE RACES, (By Telegraph;— Press Association.) Gopo, October 29. The Gore Racing Club concluded ite spring meeting to-day in fino weather. 'I here was a record attendance for tho second diiy. A heavy wind prevailed, and.tlio track was .a trifle dead, which was against fast times. The totalisator results for the two days were ,£19,145, against .-£16,009 last sear. Tho following aro the results:—

DOMINION HACK HANDICAP, of SO sovs. Six furlongs.— 4 Peerless, 7st. lllb., 1; 1 Mahiiri, Sst. 91b., 2;. 5 Oratava, 9st. 51b., 3. Scratched: Cocoon, Bst.'4ll). Won bv, ii length. Time, lmin. ,16 4-secc. 'SECOND DISTRICT HACK HANDI-" CAP, of 45 Eovs. Seven furlongs.—2 Lady' : Bombs, Sst. 121b., 1; 5 Miss Kellcrman, Sst. 411 i., 2j 3 Driftwood, Bst. lOlb., 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin. 32<*c.'

WAIKAKA HANDICAP, of 110 eovs. Ono mile and a distance.—3 Dircctoire, 6st. 101b., 1; 5 St. Aidan, Sst. 31b., 2; 6 Warsaw. 7st. 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 59scc. 'OTAMA TROT HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Ono railo and a half.—l Ivy Dillon, 17 sec., 1; 5 Matilda H., l.iscc, 2; C Vincent, 2sec, 3. Scratched: Bellflowor, scr.; Misprint, 17sec. Won easily. Time, 3min. 3Gsec. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 55 sovs. Seven forlongs.—s Miss Signal, 7st. 131b., 1; 3 Triumphator, 9st. 21b., 2; 1 Nonda Devi, 7st. 101b., 3. Scratched: Miiircock, Bst. Won by a neck. Time, lmin. 31eec.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 75 sovb. Seven furlciigs.—2 Kostroma, 7st. 71b., 1; 1 Stcpmcter, Dst. 131b., 2; 3 Russo. Sst. 101b., 3. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15 3-sscc. > BALFOUR TROT HANDICAP, of 53 sovs. Ono mile.-8 The King's Genera , Ssec, 1; 2 Sylvia, 3?cc, 2; 2 Oyster Shell, sscc, 3. Scratched: Ivy Dullon, Ssee. Won bv two lengths. Time, 2min. 34sec. MURTHIKU HANDICAP, of 80 eovs. Ono milo.-l Thistledown, Sst. 31b., 1; 2 Alfreda, 7et. 111b., 2; 3 Taieri, 6st. 121b., 3. Woe by half a Hiead. Time, lmin, 45scc.

MELBOURNE CUP. , THE FINAL ACCEPTORS. By TcleErapn—Press Aesociatlon-rConyriehl (Rco. October 20, G p.m.) Melbourne, October 29. ' In connection with tho V.R.C, meeting, which opens at Fleinington on Saturday, the following are tho final acceptors for theMELBOURNE CUP, of 7000 eovs. Two miles (run November s).—Aurofodinn, 9st> ! 21b. j Cadonia, 9st.; Lady Medallist, S?t. 111b.; Eyo Glass, Sst. 8lb.; Eudorus, Sst 711).; Wilari, Bst. 41b.; Dulse Foote (inc. 101b. penalty), Sst.' 31b.; Ladies' Man, Bst. 21b.; Flavian, Bst. 21b.; Artos'nn, Bst. f Matourco, 7st. 131b.; Bobadca, 7st, 12!1>.; Danaus, 7st. ]2!b.; Piastre, 7st. 91b.; Cider, 7st. 71b. j Uncle Sam (including 101b. penalty), 7st. Gib.; Snmtbath, 7st. lib.; Hallowma's (inc. 101b. penalty), 7st. 31b.; Almissa, 7st, 31b.; Shuja, 7st. 31b.; RaUilea, 7st. lib.; Golden Point, Gst. 131b.; Mousme, Gst. 121b.; Harpist, Gst. 121b.; Elystan, Gst. 81b.; Lord Alwyne, Gst. 81b.

• CAULFIELD TRACK GALLOPS. By Telegraph—l'rcss Association— Copyright (Gee. October 2.9, 2.40 p.m.) Melbourne, October 2!>. At Canlfield this morning, Eudorus ran twelve furlongs on tho grass, the last niilo and n quarter taking 2min. l'isec. Almissa covered nino furlongs in 2min. 6sec. Rathlea and Safrano covered o railo and a half together, tbo last elevei furlongs takiiift 2min. 32sec. Mnrtyrc rot a milo in lmin. 47Jscc. Mnltrnvers beat Aboyno over fire furlongs run in lniia, 3Jsec. Matourco, Aurofodina, Golden Point, and Bobadcn were companions ii a gallop nver a milo and a half. Thej finished in tho order named. Matoure* led all tho way and covered tho jounm* in 2min. 41Jscc. N. 2. METROPOLITAN TROTTING ■ CLUB'S MEETING. ' ACCEPTANCES FOK FIRST DAY. (By TclcerapU.—Prcsß Association.) Christchurch, October 29. Tho following arc tho accepta ncos foi tho iirst day of tho Now Zailaud Metropolitan Trolling- Club's November meet "I'EW ZEALAND COP HANDICAP (harness), Df 1000 fovs. Two miles.— Emraelino, scr.; St. Swithin, Ssco.i Abe-rfoldy, ssw.; Bright, Owe.; Princess Louiso, Vsec; Gold Hell, 8soc; lied Child,. Bsec.i Quincey, B?ec.; Princo Alert,. Bscc.j Littlo Tib, Ssec; Albert 11., Ssec.j Qlendnloiifth, Ssec.; Piecework, Osoc, ; Eaven's Child,. 9scc; Mandercne, Oscc; Medallion, ilsce.

SPUING HANDICAP (in saddle), of 125 sovs. Ono miie and a half.—Erin's Tracey, 2sec.; Mokau, Ssee. j Salter, W sec.; 'Blythe Lad, lOsec.; Mystic, lfltec; Dollvwood, llsec.; .T.C.H., llscc; Stcllo Leigh. 12sec.; Slarshot, 13sce.; Alice Wowlburn, 13sec.; I/idy Wallace, l"se<-, j Mandcl, 13epc; Rosalie, ISfcc.; Quick Byo, 15sec; Ophelia, 15jcp.; May Flower, Va&e.; Golden Way, ltecc.; Frapk Wilkos, 15sec.; Spanish Lac«,. lSsec ; p«riniuu Viuc,; llifs Nithtiußale. iv

sec.; Wild Bee, loses.; The Quack, 15 EMPIRE HANDICAP (in saddle), of 17a'sovs. Two miles.—Lodi, scr.; Cavalier, scr.; Link, lsec; Solo, 2sec; ltobert Emmet, 2sec.;. Lady Sybil, 4scc.; 'lhe Next, ssec; duelling, ssec; Lucy Dillon, 9sec; Country Bdlc, 9sec • Treasure Sjekor, »sce.; Louis Dillon, 10 680.; War Cloud, 12sec; Wild Victor, lisoo. FJCCARTON HANDICAP (in harness), ot 150 sovs. One milo and a half — Kediant Morn, scr.; Bonification, lscc; Electrocute, 3scc; Dernie L., ssec; Persuader, Bscc; Huia Dillon, Bsec; Gold Wood, Bsec; lied Mac. flscc; Geo Whiz, lOscc.; Clotah.lOeec; Lady Lyoiis, lOsec.; Sunshine, lOsec'.; Apple Pie, lOsec; Miss Becky, lOsec.; Maid of the Forest, lOsec.; Jossio Hamlin, lOsec.; General Elmo, lOseo.; First Alarm, lOsec.r Yellow Ribbon, ltaec.; Hazel Field, lOsec.; Lndy Kotto, ltlsw.-' ' MIDDLBTON HANDICAP (in harJjcss), of 200 sovs. Two wiles.—Muridata, per.; Clive, 3seo.; Adventuress, ssec.; Welfare, 12sec.; Kelso, 13sce.; Lord Cardigan, 15sec.; Monsoon, 17scc.; Vigorous, 17sec.; Pukekura, 17sec.; Bushranger, 20sec; Prince Gift, 22sec. PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, (in harness), of 300 sovs. One mile and a Quarter.—Prince Alert, 6'sec; St. Swithin, (isoc.; Terra Nova, Gscc.; Giaiiella, Bsec.,; Albert Hi, Bseu.; Adonis, B'/»c.; Lady Clare, Beec.; Princess lonise, Bsec.; Silver Princess, Bsec; Glendalough, 9?ec.; Bellis, Osec.i'Al Pranz, Ssec.; Sparkling Kola, 9sec. ■ , . • • ■

HAGLEY HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs. One mile.—Silver BlackJ scr.; Kalgoorlio,.2s?c.; Lα Belle, Ssec.; Our George, Ssec.; The Scout, ■tsec; Ard Cnirn, 4soc.; Onward, 4sec. ', Crown Prince, -Isec; Troubadour, isec'.; Lucky Child, ssec.; Idaho, ssec.; Waterlog, ssec.; Reina Rosa, ssec; Diving Bell, Ssec.; Grey Echo, Ssec. . .- -

ST. AIBANS HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sovs. One mile.—Miss Florrio C, Bcr.; ,; Barm'aguie, 3sec.; Ned Corbett, Ssec.; Bell 'Car, 3sec.; Jfoa Dillon, 3sec.; Scottish Mac, lsec; Prince Rufus, ssec; Dayspring, Ssec.; T.F.C., Ssec.; Bermaline, ssec; Early Dawn, fisec.; Rosemary, 7sec.; Francita, 7sec.; Hamapulca. 7sec; Bequest, 7sec.; Waterlog, 7sec.; Tuatara, 7sec. ,\ ' . .'■■'.'■ ' FLEMINGTON TRAINING NOTESr By Teloxraph—Press Aes.ocisllon-Cop.»rieht Melbourne, October 29. At Plemington ■ this morning,- Perdita did teu, furlongs in 2min. 20sec, Harpist nnd Ladies' Man eleven furlongs in 2min. 345e0., Slmja. eleven. furlongs in. 2min. 83sec. Wolaira anil TJncle Afatt ten furlongs in 2mm. tljsep.,- Uncle Sain went etrong, Flaitli did nine furlongs in 2min. 2scc.,-.Eyeglass twelve furlongs in 2min. and Cider eleven furlongs in 2min. 30sec, Flavian eleven furlongs in 2min. 35sec, Duke Footo beat Lord Alwyne over ten furlongs in 2min. ISsee., Hallowmas Cadonia over twelve fnrlongs in 2min. 47sec, Lady M«!allist did ten furlongs in 2min. lGsec, Golden Hop eight furlongs in Imiu. SOsec., Sunbath ten furlongs.in 2min. IDsec, Burrawang a mile in lmin. J9s€C, Deeside a mile in lmin. 48sec.,.Adgio and Kiag Ifostyn ten | furlongs jn 2min. 17sec, . and Piastre eleven, furlongs in 3min. 7sec. ' NOTES AND COMMENTS. .(By "Glencoe.") . The Cambridgeshire /Handicap will be Vun in England to-day. On Saturday next, the V.E.C. spring meeting will ; open at Fleiuington. The principal events to ko decided on that day.'arc the llaribyrnoiig Plate, the ■V.R.C. Derby, and'the Melbourne Stakes. A Melbourne- paper states that the Ca-ulfield owner-trainex, D. J. "Price, intends taking a short holiday at the 'termination of the spring' campaign. He may yisit New.Zealand before the end »f next month. . Lady Medallist wps weighted at 9st. Bib. in the Mooneo Valley Cup, which was to,have teen decided last Saturday, ■Irat in. view of'hcr'Melbourne Cup "engagement it is probable that she did not start.' i'. p| - -J;' : _,; ... '■ • Bro^m'Trout,-'flndvSserttoiV.iwere 'double | ■winners, at-'the ffefMugtb'n' Racing 1 Club's meeting;;,'..'•':' • ' . ' •'./■ ,' Shujii has-apparently. go,t'.throiigi- his Melbourne Cup preparatiqii'shtisl'actoril.v, as his 'nains* appears"amoßg' the final acceptors for. tho event. . . . The Jfciv. Zealand-bred Blalieney is now leased by tho Melbourne'owner, Mr. J.'J. Bartlett. . ; ' . •

An' unusually large number of racehorses, travelled south, by' the Mararoa last night .en route to Biccarton io compete at the Canterbury Jockey Cliib's meeting, which, opens; on Saturday. Lady Medallist has already earned abont ,£1270 in prize money this season. Her next appearance will be. in the Melbourne Stakes on Saturday at Flemington. G.'Lambert is'a jockey" who lias'had a specially good innings since the commencement of last 'November, and ninny men prominent in various professions wonld only bo too pleased to exchange incomes with him for the past year (says the Sydney "Referee"). Lambert w.as unlucky enough to be on, Flavian in the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, in which ho was second, and the AVilhamstown and Australian Cups, in which he was third; but that rider's big wins during the past year include Victoria Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger, on Wilari; Sydney Cup, on Saxonite; arid Caulfield Cup, on Uncle Sam. From, the''above races Lambert would have received a tidy sum in riding fees alone, but, it is safe to say he camo in for considerably more than his winning percentage over some. , Lambert's luck must be right in just now, cs only for Wilari breaking a bloodvessel in her head, and being unable, to run, ho would not have ridden Undo Sam in the Caulfield Cup. Lambert, it may be added, won tho 1910 -Australian Cup on Orline.

J. Dwyer will ride Mr. C. J. Parker's horses nt the Auckland Racing Club's meeting. Omntere, a six-year-old full-brother to Paisano, was sold in Gisborne. recently for 38 guineas. . W- xoiine will ride Bon Revo in the Stewards' Handicap, at Riccarton. while S. Eeid will have the mount on Culprit. Ermengardo will bo ridden in the same race by A. Oliver, -while E. Hatch will be.seated on Gipsy Belle., Tho hurdle horseman, 'W. J. Porter, leaves for Auckland to-day. He will ride i. el -Bi, ,f' 10 spring meeting next week at Ellerslio. ■ .. . ■

J f e r S . r5 --n W \T- M> Buckley, J. B. Starky awl , -G..P.. Murra-Aynsley, who represented the. Canterbury Jockey Club on tic Aativo appeal case, returned south by the Mararoa last night . Mark Ryan tho well-known horseman, has been resident at Ellcrslie for over fourteen years now. It j s calculated that luring that period the veteran' horseman nan ridden on horseback (in track callops nnd races) over 42,000 miles. ihe New Zealand-bred Kopane (Sir Laddo—Ponalun), who has been racing in New South Wales for some time pastWon tho principal event at the Wyon" Jockey Club's-meeting-on October 19 ° Ermitas has always proved■ herself a great galloper in soft going, and her performance in the Champion Plnte on Monday emphasised the 'fact. There were three-six-furlong races on the programme and they all took over lmin. 20sec. in the winning. Efjuitas, according to tho official time-keeper, ran the first six furlongs of the. Champion Plato in lmin. ISsec. 'By her victory, she earned a penalty for tho Stewards Handicap at the Canterbury Jockey Club s meeting, so she will probably not see the post in that event. There are valuable weight-for-age events in which she should give a good account of hersslf.

Nominations for the Jlarlborough Boeing Club's Spring meeting close on Saturday next. The Bezoninn —Miss Phyliss colt in J. Lowe's stable was at Trenthnm' for education. It will probably be somo time yet before ho is seen racing. Nominations for tho Feilding .Tockey Club's Spring meeting close on Friday next. Over 100 bookmakers are registered to field in tho Lecer-reserve at the Associated Racing Clubs' meetings, and close on four score in the paddock ' (pays a Sydney exchange). In granting so many license?, the clubs have studied their patrons' as well as their own interests, nnd were morn men granted licenses in tho respective reserves at Kandwick, tho competition would result in backers getting something bordering on legitimate odds. A.t present it is mostly ''holiday" odds. APPEALS DISMISSED. Tim NATIVE CASE.. . The following decision was given yesteirtay by the. Hou. J. D. Ormond, Messrs. George Hunier.and C. P. Skerrott; K.C;, tho iudg'cs 'appointed- to deal with what

is generally referred to as "The Nativo Appeal" case:— "In the matter of the appeal by 'Timi Puru' (the owner of the norso 'rhe j< uti.v*>) against tho decision of tlio Canterbury District Committee dismissing the appeal lodged by him against the decision ut the stewards of tho Canterbury Jockey Club award the stakes for the Grand Nutional Hurdle Race, run on August 15, 1911, to the horse -Waterworks on the grounds that the decision of the stewards of the Canterbury Jockey Club was not subject to appeal, vide rule 7, Part XXXI (liuics of Kacing), and "In tho luotcer of the appeal t>f (.'. .Price (jockey) against the decision of the Canterbury District Committee dismissing the appeal lodged by C. Price ugsunst thu decision of the stewards of the (Ranterbury Jockey Club disqualifying him for twelve months from August, 15,. Wi, for jostling the hbrse Paisano while riding The Native in tho Grand National Hurdle Race, on tho grounds that the decision of the Canterbury Jockey Club was not subject to appeal, vide rule 7 of Part XXXI (Rules of Racing). "Wo have considered the appeals lodged by 'Timi Puru' and Charles Price, the jockey of The Native, from the decision Df tho stewards of the Canterbury Jockey Club, and from the decision of the Canterbury District Committee, which latter ■body dismissed the appeals on the grounds that tho finding of the stewards was that there wns n jostle, and that under Kulo 7. Part XXXI, such finding was' conclusive and not subject to appeal. "We have inquired carefully into the procedure adopted by tho stewards in tho conduct of the inquiry, and we have satislio<l ourselves that although in some respects their procedure was ivrsßular, no sufficient ground has been shown to jus-, tify our setting aside their decision and requiring them to re-hear the matter. "Wo are further of opinion that- the finding of the stewards is under the rules conclusive both as to the fact of the jostle nnd as to the consequences following such jostle, and that their decision is not subject to appeal. "The appeals are consequently dismissed, We do Dot think it necessary to give any direction as to the deposits lodged by the appellants, and such deposits will accordingly, under the rules, be returned to them." ' . .:■