THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1994, 27 February 1914, Page 4

THE TURF.

...\¥A|i|A]|ui JiC; MEETING :•. Sinapis wins cup. * (By ; ; Tol«gr<iiili.— Press Association.) v » February 26. ; Tho ■Warigtauij'J.C. Autumn Meeting commenced to-day.', under favourable weather conditions. • Tho attendance was lap e,.'.ahcl' the course in ' splondid ordoj' AKsum>;of £26,907 was, put through thq machine to-day, compared with £23,G.70;-g]i the first day of last, year's ;mceting:-\ Results:— of 200 sovs., iOjjo.milo and 110 yards. 2 Mr.-Hjghden's b. b. Expect, by . -fyrs.. Sst. , 1211)*Sw (A. Oliver.) 1 A Mr. fCv/Rehault's blk. g. Guiding' ■ Wayr.i.'by Fontenoy—Guiding Step/.i'iyrs (fl. Young) 2 4 Mr.:V;v/:',Smart's bi\ g. Merry Frahk.-'-";'hv Mprriwpp —Vnlntft

91b '«$ (W^Bell;-?3 Also'i'staMe'B:. 1 (2jlb. oyerriveight) (W.. Young); Passadena, Berry),;"'' 7 Stepney, ■ 7st*. 71b.- 8 Coromandel,,,6st.?ll J lb. (2ilbS'oyef-weight)". '•''' : ' Corofnaii'del; took command, from Pas-"-with the"others closin^-;ijp?';^ntoring'the-straight) Ex-! pect moye3 with Guiding Way and McfryiFrank, fought' bul tlie issuej ■' verdict by a half length fromj'i':;Gtjiiding Way. Merry'. Frank was'4-vhcck away. Time, lmin, ; 50 2-s>eo. i*'-: PETRE HACK'BANDICAP, of I^o sovs,,! Six furlongs. i.Z;£? 3 Mr. F. S,dja'ston's br. f. Princess'^ ■ Moutpavivby Martian—Assegaij" 1 ;:. (R. Berry)- 1 5 Mr. 'j t -H: -Prossor's b. g. Aratiar; ■ tia, : k-i' :byv Achilles—Mamokar," sy^;,3sli/ ; .101b (A. Oliver): 2 E Mr. ch: f. His- ' ' by Achilles—Chinwag, 131b. ... (J. Campbell). 1 3 • Also^statfifd: 1 Vocation, Bst. 131b. (F. D.^'Jorits); 4 Avaunce, Bst. Olb. (F. .E Jones)j]9-Sweet Zinnia, 7st. 131b. (H. Richards)* Line, 7st. 81b. (C. Conquest)!,':',';'s . Belasco, 7st. 71b'. (o'Shes);; i S,6 J ,Brunswick J 7st. 41b. (A. B«id) ;ido;-Ar*iature, 7st. 111b. (J. Cordue); il-BSvlVania, 7st. (A. Carmont); 12 GrMdfbii) 7st. (C. Monk); His Eminenco,* Tst. (W. Bell). . ... At 'tho'.. straight ar'atiatia nnd-'';Prihce i s'B. frbni the neia.x'ahd had tl)'eXsnis,li' to themselves, ,'thaflatter half-lengih verdict" bybr.' Aratiatfa,' - .'S'ith' •.His'torfr. etto threcCtleoQgths 'third. Time, lmin. ,:,,' :;; • WESTirMiii handicap •hurdles^ of .joO:jsd.vs. About two miles. 3 'Trask*s :r --Dri v . Rorver ! ,':-by Advance—Polly Per- .: 91b. ,:•: t'?*.Ct£ (L. Traill)-.! H b.-g. Timothy, by•.':"■■; St.*'Faul4-Ngaire, aged, 9st: -■'■-. 121b. *%.?'}% :.... (Flvnh>V2 1 Mr. J..R. LlStanford's ch. g. Berr'v' cola, by The Officei" —Noon, aged;''

list. 71b. ......... (E. Copestak'e) '. Also started: 5 Merry Lad, ldst; 91b (Murtagh); 2 Kurnalpi," lOst. 31b. (Cope stake) ;,6' "Whimper,, 9sjt> (M'.Gaher)'..' Timothy-* '-arid'- led the Sold round ( back,- , Passing tht stand, -Tim6tWshowcd;'the•'Vay , ' to The Rover '"and"' Kuflialpi'. '""The 'Hover passed Timothy at tho four furlongs post, and,was! iicycr afterwards headed, winning* %i soyeV lengths, with Bercola third, about nine lengths away. Merry -LacLisvasiJasti.jvjWhimper lost his ridetf^'aiii;Khirnalpi i -'foll. Time, Sinin; 59 2-ssec.

TAYFORTH HACK HURDLES, of 120 sovs. One milo and three-quarters. 3 Mr...J. O'Halloran's ch. g. Arnako, hy aged,- 9st. m>'C...:..::t:.. ..::..... (Murtagh) 1 4 Mr. W. R. ; Tuck's b. g. St. Gate, by :T,|St. Clements—Billingsgate marie, aged (W. Young) 2 C Mr. E;. Alison's,,,b. ,g. ~Ruffy,...by .. , Soaton Delaval —Lovelu, aged, . •....,..,'.V........... (M'Flynn) 3 Also started: 1 Waipaku, list. 61b. (Flynn)a 2 Tau'riingi, "10st. 51b; (L. TrailD.tr ...... . Rutty,;' Aruako, and St. Gate were tho first', to show out, and the trio led past the stand from Waipaku, with Taurangi a long way back. There was little change in the> positions-the next time round. Arnake and' St. Gate were togother,: over' the last fence, ' but St. Gato co.uld not respond; to Aruako's dash, and was beaten by a length and a half.;" Rulfy was two lengths away third., Time, 3min. 19scc. : . .WANGANUI QUP, of 1000 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 10 Mr. A. K. Dmant's b.m. Sinapis, bv St. Ambrose —Prologue, svrs., Sst. 101b (R, Be"rry) 1 13 Mr.;F. S. Eastou's b. in. Moutoa Girl; bv Soult —ICaterina, aged, 6st:'-131b. ;....,. (C. Carmont) 2 2 Mr. F. Dorset's br'g. Sir Solo, by Sir, 'Laddo—Wcperior, aged, .-Bst. 91b;' n...„. (B. Deelev) 3

Also started: 4 Boh Ton,!!)st.'fF. E. .Tones) • .2 Bronze. 8»t. 01b. •(A:- Oliver): 7 Los Anaolos, Bst. "lb. (W. Young); 6 Sea Pink,' Sst, 21b. (L. Wilson); 14 Byron, ,7st. 121b. (K, Young): 8 Lord Renown, 7st, 111b. (W. Bell); 15 Cheddar, 7st. 1111). (M'Carten): 11 Sir.Knox, 7st. 01b; (o'Hnllojan),;,o;TJresome,"7st. 71b. (Conquest); 3 Leonta. 7st. Sib. lE. Young); i) Marshal , M'PonaJd, 7st. (o'Slica)'V-"'-12' T Maiiawnkalia, '6st.' idlbl (IC. Lamboss).

Cheddar was tho first'to break an evoivrliDer-Mftnawnkaim-"- getting- the 1 - worst nf the. stavt. Clieddar ivas followed by Bon Ton and Moutoa Girl. Passing the stand tlid.tbren-still':fillc(l tliejleadiiia: -positions, with T/ns'Angelos Insti At the lialf-milp'Bnn Ton'headed' C!h£ddar. but Mmitoir Girl soon assumed command,., ,and:Te/i ;Sjnanis -into., "tho. straight.; ,Cui> winro>r;ironde tier thu-Winn'distance, and beajt Moutoa Girl by a long neck. Sir Pnl& was two nut) a half lengths away thir.d. Time, 3min. 4sec.

JUyiWIM! HANDICAP,„rif loO;?ovs. jjTo be. ritldcn by apprentices. About "five, furlongs. 3 Jlr. A. AV. Gillies.'* b,,..f. Bradn-.... |:i»anto, by Charloriiagho' ll—Hiijraattan, 3vrs., 7st. 71b. v (Goddard) 1 4 MY. W. G.. Stead's] ch. c. Ringworm j: -."liy".." Boniform—Parera, l2yrs.,-7st. 21b (G. Clark) 2 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ch. f. -llencontro, by Obligado—Tournafment, 2m., Bst. 91b. (Humphries) 3 Also started :,.;.&/.Carjcjwur, Bst. 91b. (Humpliries); 9 ''Shnndoii'Bells, 7st. 71b.' (T. fryer); 2 Dame Rumour, 7st. 21b. (Manson); 6 Protocol, 7st, 21b. (H. Young); 7 Grey .Guard, 7st. 21b. (Garrett); 8 Marceline, 7st. ; 2lb. (Haster). B'radamante led Carloman from the bariier, ancL this., was the„ardfir., right lnt<i; the, straight'..'Brada'm'ailte TVon com-' fortably by a couple of lengths from the fast-finishing Ringform, who boat Rencontre by half a, length. Time, lmin. Bsec. ',•;.•■.> ■ *-~r , „;~) Ti,'i -~Z'~."~~ WIRITOA HACK HANDICAP, of 120 *sovs. Onc'rnile.ftnd 110-yiirds;' ■■"■■ 4 Mr. Martin Boyle's' eli. m. LubriMfne; vr b"y "Tlmlihiii^Tfiiin'Jsonie* ' 4yrs., 7'st. 131b. ...;.. (W. Bell) 1 7 Mc-rE; Alison's-ehr-grGenteimiy,-r 'by SeatmivDelavnl—Miss Nol-, ■ 'son, 'Jyrs.',' 7st; lib. •'" % Z■'.'.:''.'■'■■•' .-':'-' "(Conquest)'■ 2 2 Mr. Dunca'rt.'.Frasei's .Sfiuiivo Deal, ■*I)V Advance—Drown Spec,.'lyrs..- • »Bst. ' (R. Berry)' 3 ■Aalso startetfO-Caniitcv 9st/' (\Y. )"otoK) r r-:6jL. l i\Ma;:.erane,.i!st ; -llb.:-(\V. ?ricc); 3 Kimbombi, 7st. 91b. (O'Shea);

1. Record, 7st. 61b. (H. Young); 8 Sweet Van, 7st. 21b. (C. Carmont). At'ilio bnck Record led tlie field, but turning into tlio straight, Lubriline, Centenary, and Square Deal were * together, and theso three fought out tho, finisli, a nock separating them, in that order. Time, lmin. olscc.

FLYING- HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six- furlongs.

C Sir. Marton's b. f. Pavlova, by Uharlernagne ll—Steplia, 3yrs., 7st. 31b (O'Sliea) 1 3 Mr. J. Harlo's b. g. Makara, by St. Clements—Daisy Clipper, aged, 7st. 131b (Deeiey) 2 13 Mr. J. Coleman's Lady Volga, by i •Vladimir-r-iHcrrie England mare, ' Syrs., 7ist: 101b.' (K, Young) 3 Also started; 12 Bou Reve, Bst. 111b. (E. Wilson); .4 Gipsy 8e11e,.-Sst. 91b.' (\V. Young); 5 Ermengarde, • Bst: 81b.(A; Oliver); 2 Culpr(t, Bst. 51b. (L. WilGladiolc, Bst. 31b. (Berry); 9 Grattan, 7st. 4ib.. (Conquest); 11 Heather, 7st. 31b. (A. Reid); 10 Epworth,: 7st. (C. Monk)j 1 Sauci, 7st. (W. Bell); 7 Sunbird, 6st. 101b. (H. Young).- . Lady Volga led the field to . tho: straight entrance, where Pavlova moved up, and nt tho distance had the race in her keeping. Makara put in a claim, but could not reach Pavlova who won by a good length and a halt, with Lady Volga clo3e ii|j. Time, lmin. iosec.

NOTES ON THE RACING. | (By Telosraph— Special Heportcr.) . ' Wanganul, February 26. -.!-. A strong wind blew across tho course all day, and made matters very unpleasant for the crowd. Two official inquiries : wfgi! held—first intoscme bump-, lng by' Way in the first race,'] and .secondly into .the ownership of Tho Rover. The ollicial placings were not disturbed. - ■•■.<: : Emperador and Allegation were withdrawn from the' Stewards' Handicap, leaving seven runners. Patronale and Expect .were the best backed, and tho latter won very decisively at tho finish after '{getting none too.. good a run— a fate-which also befell Patronale. Running;;alorig the back, Coromandel and Passadeha wore at the head of affairs, •with the two - favourites last. . 'The roan wason'the outside of four horses as .they.turned into tho straight, and ho.was'-quickly in difficulties; Expect, then shot >'oiit. and won comfortably-. Guiding Way was a neck in front of Merry Frank:

Historiette; Princess Moutere, and Princess Moutoa carried the bulk of the money in the Pctre Haudicnp. ■ - From a good start, Aratiatia soon took charge and passing the half-mile- he was en the fence, just clear of His Eminence, with Historietto and Firing Lino next; Princess Moutoa was in second place at !:vtho..'.distanee, and, finishing strongly, slie; woro down Aratiatia. Histori- [ etto got. into third place in . tho last ;couplo of. strides. Brunswick- was | fourth, and Belaseo fifth. : , .'... Bereola ; was making his first appear- ' ance in a jumpers' lace this season, but tho gonoral opinion was that-ho was a class 'above tho others, which were n'ell up with him in tho weights. He favourite, but though the race was run-to suit iiim, ho failed badly, and could onlv finish a poor third. Timothy set a very fust pace for twelve furlongs,'when Tho Hover ran up. to him,'.and won from there. Bereola was 20 lengths away third. : 'The; fivo .starters in the Hack Hurdles were-' all Veil backed. Wnipaku swung round .as/the tapes lifted, and lost a lot of ground. St. Gate and Aruake inado tho running from lluffyi with Taur'angi Sailed off.'. Passing the stand, Waipaku cut-;out the.fence, and this-spoilt-! her here .-joined .'St., Gate :in the lead; but tit' the' thrco-furlongs' Aruake again took charge,-and won by. several lengths. Waipaku.and were, a good'way back; '"•'"' *-f " The whole of the acceptors, wciit to jthe. post for the Cup. They"stripped well,/particularly Sea Pink, ; anil :.the [preliminaries attracted a lot of attention, Bon Ton going particularly well. After the start Cheddar was the first to become prominent; and was followed by Bon Ton and Moutoa Girl, Sir Solo, Byron, and Los Angelos, with Sir Knox whipping the field. .-Bon Ton joined Cheddar at'the entrance to the straight, and the pair led from Moutoa Girl. As they passed the stand, the rear division were six lengths away, and in a bunch. Going to tho seven furlongs, the three leaders were unchanged, but Tiresome and ;Sinapis ran up to second place, followed by Los Angclos. At the-half-milo Sinapis was in second place, and Bon Ton . fell back. , Hound the bend the order-was Moutoa Girl,'Sinapis, Los Angclos, and Tiresome, and so i they ran into tho straight, but in the'run homo Sinapis^easily-scored by a iengtb,:with Sii Solo six lengths away, and then ' r came- Leonta, Marshal M'Doriald and Mariawakaha, -with the others strung, put.' .Byron, ran a really good race for a milo and a'half, and so did. Los Angolos, but the latter failed to stay on, after being well placed tho whole way. Sir Solo was bothered by tho pace in the early part of tho race, but was running on at tho finish. ■ '

Rencontre, ridden by ; an apprentice, failed to give a year arid 111b. to tho Charlemagne II ; filly Bradamante, who was allowed to pay a very fiilso price. Ringform raced well, and just headed Rencontre on the post. The latter was a hot favourite. She was mixed up at the start, and then ran very wide in /turning for home.

The Fordell-trained Record was favourite in the Wiritoa Hack Handicap, but, several of the others , wero well backed. At the start Canute stumbled, and lost a lot of ground. Running to tho six furlongs Record was in charge, but, a furlong further, Square Deal was taken to tho front, and led to within a 'few' Strides' of the post,- when both Lubriline and Centenary headed him. This is tho third consecutive win for Lubriline, who is still on. tho improve. Kimbonibi, a well-fancied candidate, finished fourth.

Heavy speculation was indulged in on the result ■' of tlie concluding race; Siiuoi finished up favourite, with Culprit next in demand, Makara gavo trouble at tho barrier, and, when it was lifted, ho: got out badly. ' Racing past the' fivo furlongs the leading division were Heather, Sunbird, Pavlova, Gipsy Belle, and Grattnn. Round tho bend Heather was just clear of Pavlova and Grat.tan, with Makara making . his ground fast. In tho run home Pavlova scored b.y. a length from Makara, with Lady Volga third. ' Makara was certainly tho unlucky horse, and,' with anything like a decent get-put, he would have won,easily. Culprit failed to see it out, after having every chance, and the ■ two SteadTOwned horses were amongst the last to finish.

SECOND DAY'S HANDICAPS.

(By ..Telegraph.—Press Association.) Wanganui, February 26. 'The following weights have been declared for the second day of the AVanganui Jockey Club's Meeting:— AUTUMN HANDICAP. Eight furlongs and. a half.—Expect, 9st. 101b.; Emperador, 9st. 61b.; Thrax, Bst. 121b.; Tannhauser, Sst.lOlb.: Bvron, Bst. 41b.: Allegation, Bst. lib.; Cheddar, Bst. lib.; Patrouaie, Bst.; Pavlova, Bst.; Passadena, 7st. 131b.; Merrv Frank. 7st. 111b.; Stepney, 7st. 51b"; ltewi Poto, ■7st. 41b.; Imagination, 7st. 31b.; Guiding Way, 7st.; Arualce, 7st.; Monologue, Cst. 131b,; Hoval Dragoon, fist. 121b.; Austin, Cst. 121b.; Di Gama, list. 111b.; Corornandcl, Cst. 71b.; Centenary, Cist. 71b.

HARRISON HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Guiding Way, &st. 101b.; Wild Lupin, 9st, Clb.; Canute, Bst. Hlb.; Di Gama. b'st. "lb.; Conney. Hst.-'filb.': Sqiiaro Deal, Bst. 41h.; Sir Donald, fist.; White Crane, 7st. 121b.; To Hon Hon, 7st. 111b.; Maniaroa, 7st. 101b.; Sweet. Zinnia, 7st. 91b.; Ilen-ola, "si. 9li>.; Kitnhnmhi. 7st. Sib.; Florist, -Vst:. Bib. ; Centenary. 7st. 71b.: Firing Line, 7st. lib;; Victoria, 7st. 31b.;

Record, 7st. 31b.; I'ikitncpa; 7st. lib. ; Moirette, 7st. lib.; General Madoro, 7st. lib.; Sweet Van;-7st.;-Hansard, 7st.; Merrio Wind, 7st.; .Armaturo, 7st.; Reconnoitre, 7st.; Saiatbiel, 7st.; Mahlstock, 7st. MATAHAWA HANDICAP. . Six, furlongs.—Sauci, !)st. 71b.; Plav-Olf, 'Sst. Gib.; Paoli, Ost. 21b.; Aratiatia, 9st: 21b.; Lubrilme, Sst. 1311).; Vocation, Bst. 111b.; Princess Moutoa. Bst. 61b.; Avaunce, Bst. 01b.; King Chiara, Bst. Gib.; Powder Fox, Sst. Gib.; Histririottb, Sst. lib.; Garance, 7st. 91b.; Firing Line, 7sfc. 51b.; Bolnsco, 7st. 41b.; Tiora, 7st. 41b.; Brunswick, -7st.. 31b.; Silver Rose, 7st. 21b.; Galtee,> 7st. lib.; Armaturo, 7st.; Flagfall, 7st.; Greyguard, 7st.; Praefectus, 7st.: Hoopoe, ■7st.; His Eminence, 7st.; Encore, 7st.; Grandson, 7st.

WANGANUI STAKES. Onemile and a half.—Sinapis, 9st. 91b.; Bon Ton, 9st.; Expect, 9st,; Sir Solo, Sst. 121b.; Empcrador, Sst. 111b.: Bronze, Sst. Sib.; <L.os Angclo's, Sst. 31b.; Tannhauser, Sst. 21b.;' Thrax, Sst. 21b.; Sea Pink, Sst. .lib.; Colonel Soult, Sst.; Allegation,'7st. 101b.; Bvron, 7st. 101b.; Lord ■Renown ~7st. 81b.; Cheddar, 7st:.'Blb'.; Pavlova, ; 7st. 81b.; Sir Knox,' 7st.-71b.; Tiresome, 7st. 71b.; Moutoa Girl, 7st. 71b. ; 'Lebnta, 7st. 31b.; Stepney,,7st.; Marshal M'Donald, 7st.; Mangaroa, Gr.t. 121b.; Con tho Shaughraun, Gst.jlOlb.; Britain, Crown, 65t..91b.: Lady Marcia, fist. 01b.,; Maiiaw-nkpha, Gst.,; 81b.; Tnimanupo, Gst. 81b'.';"' Braoburn,'; Gst. Sib.; White .Crane, Gst.-71b.; Minora, 6st, 71b.; St. Bees, Gst. 71b. .

"FORDELL HURDLES. Ono 'mile and. three-quarters.—Sandv Paul; 12st. 51b.-;* The Rover, list:" 1-211).; Bercola, list. ;Kumalpi, lOst.olb.; MerrioLad, lOst. 51b:; Timothy,' lOi/t: 41b-.; Euroco, 105t..31b.; Merrimax, JOst. lib.; Cornelian, . 9st. 81b.; Makii, 9st.; Taurangi, 9st.;'Highden. 9st.; Ruffy, 9sfc.j 'Whins per, 9st. ■' OKOIA HURDLES. One mjle, and fivo furlongs.—Waipaku, list, olb.; Merrimax, list. lib.; Rcxer,-lOst.-lSlb.; Aruako, lOst. 71b.: Composed, -1 Ost. 21b.; Taurangi, lOst. lib.; Whimper, 9st. 131b.; St. Gate, 9st. 71b.; Ruffy, 9st. 21b.; Waren, 9st.; Merrie Wind, 9st. ; Loopline, 9st.; Ambassador,' 9st. FAREWELL HANDICAP;, ■■ Sis furlongs.—Bon Reve, 9si.; Gipsy ' Belle, Bst. 121b.; Culprit, Bst. 81b:; Maka'ra, Bst. 71b.; Rowi Poto, Sst. 71b.'; Gladiole, Sst. 61b. j.Bertrada, Sst. olb.: Peroneal, Bst. 51b.; Pavlova, Sst. 41b.; Lady Volga, Sst; 41b.; Jason, Bst. 31b.; Altcar, 85t.31b.; lneuru, Bst. lib.;. Sanguinary, '7st.. 91b.; Heather, 7st. 7!b.; Grattan, Gib.; Vocation, 7st'. 31b.; Bradamante, 7st. 31b,; Sauci, 7st.' 21b. ; Epwortli,- 7st. 21b.; Avaunctv, 7st.; Princess Moutoa, 7st.; King Cliiara, 7st.; Gerborga, 6st. 131b.; Sunbird, 6st. 91b.; Royal Dragoon, Gst. 91b.; Sweet Zinnia, Gst. 91b. ■ . '•■• ■

TRACK WORK AT FLEMINCTON.

By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright : Melbourne, February 26. At Fleniiugton this morning .'Cagc-u Tan iivo furlongs in lmin. 4scc.; Nuwara Eliya-did the same task iu the .sametime; Captain White ran. six furlongs in lmin. 20sec.; Tadanga 'five furlongs, jn lmin. Cisecl;'AVidgiewa nve*,furloiigs in lmin. osec.; Dimlriul a half-milo in 52 sec.; Quair Bum six furlongs-in lmin. I Own It six furlongs in lmin. 20Jsetfi; Averse a mile- in 53scc.; Mountain Princess six furlongs in lmin. 18scc; Aridolbsia and Harpist eleven furlongs m 2min. 36sec.; Four Flush six furlongs in lmin. 18scc.; Philio six furlongs iu lmin. 18Jsce.; Audacity ten furlongs in 2min. 21sec.; Obi a mile in lmin. 52see.; Matourco beat Prizefighter, over twelve furlongs in 2min. oOsec.; Delphic did a mile in lmin. •Usee; Cider five furlongs in lrn'in. 4.} sec. ; • wiiinFneg a inilo'in-lmin. 56sec.; biabolo a,mile in lmin. sisec; Radnor beat Rameses'overnipcf lsec.; So'eotra did half a'milc in 53sec.; Calamus'arid Shoeless fivo. furlongs in lmin. 2-isec'.; and Springbrook a mile in lmin.'soseo. ,' ''"'

CAULFIELD CALLOPS. Melbourne, February 26. At Caulfiold Sea Priiico "did a mile and a quarter in 2min. 15scc.: Rathleasix furlongs in lmin. 20isec..;).-(flip;Pari-sian nine furlongs on tho sand in 2niin,: ssec.; Brattle beat Happy Lady over sis furlongs in lmin. 17Jsec.; Mcritus did a. mile and a quarter on the sand in 2niin. 16scc.; Aleconner five furlongs in lmin. 4Jsec,; Jolly Beggar, half a mile in 52scc.; Gladwyn beat Seqiiarius over a' mile in 48|sec.;and St.- Vano did nine furlongs in 2min. 4Jse«.

AUSTRALIAN GUP,

;.;■ THE FINAL ACCEPTANCES. /■ By Telegraph—Prees Association—Copyrizb* (Rcc. February 26, 7.5 p.m.) '"< Melbourne, February 26. '■'• • In connection with next Monday's racing at Flemington, acceptances for the principal handicap event have been received as follow': — .'■■ AUSTRALIAN CUP, a handicap of 25 sovs. each, with 3000 sovs. added; second, 600 sovs.; third, 300 sovs. Two miles and a quarter.—Tho Parisian 9st.; Sea Prince, Bst. 121b.; Desire, Bst; 91b.; Lord Alwyne, Bst. 51b.; Audacity, fist. 51b.; Harpist, Bst. olb.; Wassail, Bst.\3tb.; Prizefighter, Bst. lib.; Matouree, Bst. lib.; Loch Amos, 7st. 131b.-; Andelosia, 7st. 111b.; Wallalo, 7st. 91b;; Belove, 7st. 71b. :Diabolo, 7st. 51b.; Obi, 7st.'Sib.;-'Calamus, 75t.?,81k; Coradil, 7st. lib. f St. Vano, 6st. 131b:; Gladwyn, 6st. 131b.; Lord Grey, 6st. 71b.; Uki, 6st. 71b.