THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2168, 5 June 1914, Page 5

THE TURF.

OTAKI R.C. WINTER RACES CONCLUDINQ DAY. HANDICAP WON BY PASSADENA. 'The Otaki Maori ltaoing Club's Winter Meeting was concluded yesterday 'in delijjnuul weather, and for an outlay tiiuro was a large attendance. Speculation on tiio Unulisator was again brisk, aud during the aay just on ti4,OUU was hanuled. Tho total for the two days was over X3S,WJ, as comparod with i3U,5y4 for tno \v in tor ivieetuig last year, TJio grounds had improved consiuerably sinuo tno opening clay, but the going on the racing track was still holding. Several falls occurred in' different races, but tortunatcly none was attended with any serious result. On account of his behiviour towards one of tho cjub's officials, H. Woiland (owner of The Great lUogul) was hailed before the stewards during the afternoon and fined £10. ■ . . \_ „ Ngarua was strong favourite in tho Telegraph Hack Handicap, with Calais second in demand. The favourite was riot the first to jump away.froiri'the barrier, but he was always-in. a good position, aud coming round the home bend ho drew to the front. Onco in tho straight tho raco was all over, for Ngarua went on to win easily by four lengths from Master Achilles (a halfbrother to Motoa).

Grit Lawless, ivlib fell during tho running of the Steeplechase on the first day, was withdrawn from yesterday's cross-country event. Merrio Lad, with I'. -Flynn in the saddle, was made favourite, and after appearing to bo beaten lialf a niilo from lkmie, ho came on again and won. To WJiotu, the first day's winner, was a long way behind tho leaders at ono stage, but he finished fast and gained second place, with' Passive a poor third. Exotic again shaped badly, and never looked' a likely winner. Bonny (St. Morn) sot out to make the pace from the start, and gave a beautiful display of fencing. Coming to the last obstacle, he;apt>ear-cd-'ti> havo tho race in liis keeping, but ho struck heavily, and' after latiduig rolled over on his jockey. Both horse and rider lay in a heap.fo - a few minutes, the jockey ' being pinned under his mount. Ayro was unconscious when extrisated, but ho recovered soon after, and w : as found to have escaped with .'a severs shaking. The horse was not injured. \ . ■ ■ -\ ' Pavlova was tho only one of the acceptors that did hot go to the post in the Huia Handicap. Lady Louisa', who was ,ah, easy winner at a mile in the raoc for the Cup. on Wednesday,'was made a pronounced favourite, and was most unfortunate to bo beaten. Deeley had tho Campfire maro in a good posi-tion-behind' the leaders in the early stages of the race, but she received a severe bump at a critical juncture, and was sent back to the extreme rear' of the-: field. Sho came with a. great run in the straight,' but though, she was finishing faster than any of the other candidates, she had to ho content with third position. Passadena, .the winner, was tho third horse from A. J.- Shcarsby'&stable to he successful at the meeting. The other, two >were "Makara (on tho first day) and Ngarua" ' . ■ ■'■' - Tho', Blenheim'-traincd ./'Ruination scored'an easy victory in the Stewards' Hack Handicap. Emerson got'her away from the barrier quickly, and, ridden a, nice, patient race in front, lie managed, to last long, enough to win by half a longth from the consistent Merrio Gain.' Tho favptiritOj'Squaro Deal,- was ..novcr, ivell, placed, ahd'Was no'nearer than eov'onth when tho judge's licrx was reached. Ilatiniakalsa. good raco until the straight .'■' was reached, but'.hb,tircd'overitho-last fur-long,-and was;beaten..oiit of .a. place.' ..,. ilount Victoria, who hadebcen favour-' ito/in the open six-furlong race on tho first day, was not nearly so well supported in tho Railway Handicap yesterday,' the public making Listen favoliritry !'TJio latter got away from the harrier well enough, but at. the business end of the journey she was not on hand. Mount Victoria and Amber and White i mado most of tho running, and they were joined at tho straight entrance Ineuru and Black Lupin. Amber and "White quickly compounded, but a fino finish took placo between the other three. Ineuru, after taking the lead l inside the distanco, tired, and Emerson, riding vigorously on Mount Victoria, won by a neck. Tin's event w;as full of .incident. Mowbray bolted before.' the J start, and galloped once round before being pulled up, and 'during* the running of tho raco Lady Louisa lost her rider, owing to the saddle slipping. Tho maro was. running her second race during tho day,- but sho was not too tired to givo a display of buekjiimping and two or throe of the candidates behind her. had to bo pulled up. .-''' C. Emerson already two winners in succession,.and ho also rode Pursefiller to victory in! tho .nest race, in which Amity, 'the favourite, could only finish third. In tho last raco of tho day "Emerson's mount finished in second position.

The scratching pen reduced tho Held in the concluding event to thirteen runricrs:' George,, who had run second to Hauraakaka on tho opening day, was favourite, but Tiroa (a' half-sister" to Ineuru) was.also well supported/ At thn start, Goorgo lost a Jot of ground,] and, when half the distance- had been covered, ho appeared to bo hopelessly placed. At that timo Tiora was bowling along several lengths ahead of her field. Rounding the homo bend, Tiora slipped and fell. Tho candidates immediately following her ran very wide, with tho result that'Georgo got through on tho inside, and was quickly in front. Ho finished full of funning, and won rather comfortably at the finish. RESULTS, TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. I'ivo furlongs. 1 Afr. A.'J. Shearsby'a I>. g. Ngarua, by Coronet—Lady of the Lake, 3vrs.. ' Hit '(VV. Bell) 1 1 Mr. Peter Kossinead's Master Achilles, ■ "st "(It. Goldfinch) 2 i 3lr. J. M'Kay's Microbe, Bst. lib. (Slowe) 3 Also started: 2 Calais. Ost. (Deelev), 5 Martlet/ Sst. 101b. (J. O'Shea), 3 Mastei Strowan, 7st. 61b., carried "it. Bib. (C. Emerson), 0 Rmipara. 7st. 61b. (A. Tft'etl), fi-Eron.-Boy, 7>t. 31b. (I?. Mnnson), 8 Blue Mount, 7sh, carried 7st. 31b. (G. Francis),'ll Gordon Bell, 7st.'(Monk), 13 Ko=eblusb, 7st. (Hunt;, an<! 10 Portcullis, 7st„ less 51b. allowance (If. Rood). 'Hon by four lengths, with half a lenith between second and third. Portcullis, Calais. Master Strowan, and 'jjnapnra finished in a lino clofo behind the ihird hsrsc. Time, lmin. B "-.'jspc.

'J.'E ROTO HACK' AND HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE, of 109 so vs. lor . hacks and qualified hunters. .Two miles. t 1 Mr. J. H.. C'olebour-ne's br.-g. Merrie Lad, br Merriwee—Kaida, aged. 10st. 10!b , iT. Th-nn) 1 C Mr. T. Cameron's Te Whctn, 1M; Hlb , (R. M'Donakl) 2 8 Mr. W. C. Vincent's Passive, liter. -tlb /Mr. W. Reid) 3 Also started: d, Exotic, Mist. 3lb„ loss 51b. allowance (V. Meagher); 7 Leolantcr; Mst. 12lb. (J: Bimbos); 3 Stockade, Wit. 101b. (N\ Campbell); 2 Mnstci- Malnrhi, lOst. (ill).. (F. AUasrhor; 5 Waiwefii. lost. 411.1. (\V. Boull): 0 Bonnv, !),l. 71b. (W Ayre); 1.0 Chatlis, Ost. 7l'b. (H. Pickett); nnd 11 Parakiore. fl?t. 71b. (H. M'Swcene.v)

Bonny and Stockade were'first to show out, and the former set a warm pace.. Passing tlio double in front of the stand. Bonn.y led from Merrie Lad, Master Malaehi, Stockade, and Parakiore. Chattft had previously run olf. A mile f'jom home the order.was much the same, but To Whetu could be seen making a forward n>.">ve. Gain? down tho back Bonii.y still led. while Master Malaehi and Stockade moved ahrvd of Merrie Lad. Ooreing to the last, fence Bonny. led from Master 'Malaehi. .-Memo Lad, and Stockade, with Te Whetu corainc last. Bonnv came to <rrief at the fence, leaving -Merrie Lad to win by two lengths from Te Whetu,

who was four lengths ahead of Passive. Then followed Master Malachi, Waiwetu, Exotic, Leolanter, and Stockade. Time, •lmin. 17Asec. HUIA HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., tho second horse to receive 30 sovs. and the third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Ono mile. 2 < Mr. J. Patorson's b. m. Passadena, by San Fran—Ngaio, Gyrs., Sst. '21b.'-. - ....:... (W. Bell) 1 9 Mr. T. F. Goddard's bik. g. Mulga Bill, by . Mcrriwee—Gipsy Queen, aged, 7st. 61b (A Reed) 2 1 Mr. R. Bucknmn's b. m. Lady Louisa, by Campfire—Countess Cole, svrs.,' 7st. 131b (hi Dee"lev) 3 Also started:.G Byron, 9st. (A. Oliver); 3 Monica- Girl, Ost. (Emerson); 4 Mvsteriach..Bst. Sib. (Stowe); 5 Manitau, Sst. 51b. (W. Price); 8 First Consul, '7st. 51b. (R. Manson); 7 Salzburg, 7st.. -lib. (11. Wateon); 3 Princess Moutoa, Gst. 101b. (H, Young); and 10 Minora, Gst, 71b„ earned 6st. 121b. (C. Monk). Lady Louisa led out of the barrier, but was steadied and gave place to Mysteriach, who led past the six-furlong post followed by Byron, Lady Louisa, and Mulga Bill, with the rest bunched, excepting Moutoa Girl, who was many lengths in the rear. - Three furlongs from homo Mulga Bill headed Mysteriach, and drawing away led round the home bend, followed by Passadena and Lady. Louisa. In the "run home Passadena finished fast and won by "half a length from Mulga Bill, who was a long neck in front of Lady, Louisa. The nest to finish were Princess Moutoa, Salzburg, First Consul, Manitau, and Mysteriach. Time. lmin. 49 S-558C. STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. -Seven-furlongs. 2 Mr. H. Schwass's br. m. Ruination, by Sensation—Stage Whisper, syrs., 7st. 71b., carried 7st. 81b. '~"'' (C. Emerson) 1 5 Mr. T. Benton's Merrie Gain, Ost. lib : (M. M'Donnld) 2 5 Mr. F. Hoskins's Patronata. 7st. 81b. . • ' <X Reecll 3 • Also started: 1 Square Deal. 9st. 101 b. (A. Oliv.erl; 6 .John Willie. Sst. Sib. (W. Belli: 4 Hanmaknka. Sst. .41 b. f.T. O'Shra): 3 Whisperer. Sst.. 21b. (E. Manson): 3 Gav.Guard, 7st. 121K -(B. Deslev): 7 Ifvstcriuro. /st.'lllb. (CSton-*); 9 Mouette. 7't., less;slb. allowance (J. Ha=tie); 1(1 Knightfall, 7st., carried 7st. 31b." (E. Mansoti). Ruination led all the way and won by half a length from .Merrie Gain, who was a clear length in front of Patronata. Then followed Whisperer. Gav Guard, Hnnmakaka, and Square Deal, while John Willie was* last. Time. lmin. 36 3-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. 3 Mr. H. Whitney's b. g. Mount Victoria, by Signalman—Primula, syrs„ 7st. 91b (C. Emerson) 1 2 Mr. S. V. Rodney's Black Lupin, 7st. „ .'lolb '..::.. (E. Mansra) 2 6 Mr. S.' Brereton's Ineuru, Sst. 31b. (R. Youngi 3 Also started: 7 Mnkara, Sst. 111b. (li. DeeJey); 3 Pavlova. Sst. 31b. (J. O'Shea); 9 Lady Louisa, Sst.'2lb. (Stevenson); 10 Mowbray, Bst. (M'Cartcn); 8 Peronilla, 7st. 131b. (R. Manson); 12 Lady Volga, 7st. 131b. (R. Hunt); 5 The Great' Mogul, 7st. 21b. (W: Boll); 4 Glonfern, 7st. lib. (Stowe); 1-' Listen, 7st., carried 7st. 2lb. (Monk); 11 Amber and White. 6st. 111b. (A. Ree«J. ~■.'•.''... ■ Lady "Louisa .on the. rails was first to show out, .but Mouiit Victoria quickly took up the running followed by Amber and •White, and Listen. Coming round tho homo bend. Mount' Victoria, Ambar and White,, and- Ineuru' were racing abreast, with Black Lupin coming fast. In the run to the post, Mount Victoria won by a neck, from Black Lupin, who was half a lengthen front of Ineuru. The lastnamed was followed by Mowbray, Makara, and Glenforn. Time, lmin. 20 1-ssec. OHAU WELTER HACK .HANDICAP, of '.100 sovs. One mile. 4 Mr. C. E. Twist's br.. f. Purssfiller, by Lethe—Golden View,' 3vrs., Ost. . 31b... '......,......;.....'.'(C. Emerson) 1 7 Messrs. D. ■ Bu'ick and Sons' Portraiture, Bst. 2!b. (O. M'Carten) 2 .1 Mr. W; Smart's Amity, 9s't. 41b. , ■' .■ (A. Oliver) 3 ' Also started: 9. .Whisperer, Sst. 121b. (E. -Manson),;' 10 Rangikapna, &t." Olb. .(Watson);-2. Sir Saracen, Sst. 71b. (W. Price); ",2 vHi's,?i;Ei'«ih'dn'ce;'iiiSst. 41b. '(\V Bell); 8 Yoiiiig); 5 Perhaps,-'.gst,; 2lb. (O'Shea); 3 Picrmont, 85t..(8. Deeley);; ll' Zimiiier, Sst. (C. •Monk).;.and sst. (R. Hunt). '"AVonby: three lengths, with a longth be. tween secoii'd.and thini Rangikapna was fourth, Piermont fifth. Whisperer sixth, and His Eminence seventh. Time, lmin. 51 2-3 sec. .■""-" FINAL' HACK SCURRY, of SO sovs. Weight. Sst. 71b. Five furlong 3. 1 Mr. Marion's br. h. George, by Field ■ Battery—Companion, 4yrs. (B. Deeley) 1 Mr. F. S.- Easton's Master Strowan ■• ' ' ' (C. Emerson) 2 4 Mr. W. A. Donald's Tc Opai (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 7 Miss Heattin (R. Young); 2 Tiora(W. Young): 11 Mary Kilcheran (F. .Stevenson); 3 Aviation (W. Price); 13 Crown Land (A. Eeed); 8 Montelva, carried 41b: over (H. Griffiths); 9. Klyasma. carried 51b. over (A. Oliver); 5 Portland Flame (W. Bell); 12 Sir lan (E. Manson); and 10 Janitor, carried 2lb. over (T. Pritchard). ■ - ■ Tiora was winning easily two furlongs; from home, when she fell and scattered the field. This allowed George, who had been slow to commence, to get through on the inside and score a lucky* victory. Time. lmin. 7sec.

DUNEDIN WINTER MEETING

THE SECOND %AY. - THE CORNET WINS BIG HANDICAP. ■'• (By Telegraph—Prei-s Association.! Dunedin, Juno 4. Tho Winter Meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club concluded in very cold weather. 'Fortunately only a few slight showers fell during t'he day, but tho attendance showed a big falling off as compared with the first day. The sum of .£10(194 was put through the totalisator, the amount put through the machine for tho corresponding day last year being ,£17,250. The total sum handled during the two days was .£34,042, a falling off. of, .£331 as compared with the corresponding meeting last year, when JE34.373 was put through. The results are:— FAIRFIELD HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs.' One mile and a half. 1 Mr. T. L. Loubv's Kurnalpi. by Day-star-Sl. Conon, 6yrs.. 10?t. B',b. (H. Copfstake) 1 2 Mr. J. Williams's Freak, Ost. 21b. (D. Downey) 2 5, Mr. H. Ehvorthy's Margo. list. 131b. ■ ' (Stan. Bcid) 3 \lso started: 7 Simon Pure. lOst. lib.; 4 Pure Gold, Mat.; 3 Snlathiel, Ost. 131b.; 8 -Eons, Ost.; Gl.ord Frederick, flst. Marco and Lord Frederick showed the way till nearing the stand, where Salathi'el rushed to the front, with Lord Frederick and Eous next, and Kurnalpi last. Snlathicl was three lengths clear at"the mile mark. Two-furlongs further on Salathiel shook'his boy out of tho saddle, leaving Lord Frederick in tlio lead. Kurnalpi took the lead approaching tho straight. Margo tired at the distance, and was don? with about 10S ■vards further on, the favourite, winning' by two lengths and a half, tlio same distance separating second and third. Time, "min. 2sec. SILYERSTKEAM HANDICAP, of 100 sovs- ■ Seven, furlongs.

l Mr W. J.'Goine's Sir Hamilton, by Suit llarior-Miss Hamilton, syrs., Rs.-t-.M2lb.': <E- >■•■ Jones) 1 3 Mi- J. Graham's Golden King, 9st. 7!k (W. Robertson) 2 { Vr H.' '"('■ Knight's Gregory, Sst.' 31b'. „ (r. Gibbon) 3 iho Afcnrtefl: 5 "United . Service. Sst. 131b; (i Pride of Clutiia, Bst. 121b.: 2 Trireme, Bst. 51b.; 9 Biarritz. Sst. lib.; 8 Baron Lowburn. Sst.; 10 March luug, Sst.; 7 Cnnrosa, Sst. ' „ , , Pride of Clntlia was the first to spring to tho front, followed by Cnnrosa. After KOiii" half ft mile, Golden King displaced fanrosa, who fell away beaten. Sir Hamilton joined Prido of Chit ha and Golden King M tho home turn pride of Clutha at oiice dropped out. and Sir Hamilton easilv disposed of Golden King in the. Straight, winning by two lengths and a half. Gregory was a bead further away. Time, Imin. !)" 2-3=ec, ■ provincial Handicap, of 250 sots. One mile. t Afr. '0. H. Roberts's The Cornet, by Handsome Jack—Orchestra, aged. Sit. Sib (W. Scobie) 1 ■1 Mr. H. A. Knight's Troon, "ft. 111b.' (P. Gibbon) 2 7 Mr. H. Robertson's Wairaki, carried 7st. 81b. (B. Berry) 3 Alsn started: 2 Eeval, Sst. 10lb.; -5 Gapon, 'Sst. "lb.; Sloean. 7st., bracketed with The Cornet; S Hosgiel, Ssfc.; 6 firm-

hold, list. 101b.; 3 John Barleycorn, carvied 7st. 31b.; 9 Brim- Patch, carried 7st. 21b.; 10 Parable, Ost. 7lb. He'vjil was first to break the lino from a capital start, followed by Firmhold and John Barleycorn, and this was Hid order along the back stretch. The field closed up-with the exception of Parable at Uib five-furlong post, but Keval slill held n plight lead, until throe furlongs from home, where he was passed by Firmhold. Troon then, rnn to the head of affairs, and led into the straight, but The Cornet took the lead below the distance, and won comfortably by a short length. Wairaki was four lengths . away. Time, lmin. 51 2-ssoe. WINGA'J'UI HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs! About two miles and one furlong and a half? 1 Mr. W. Rain's Royal Medal', by Sylvia Park—War Medal, Gyrs., 'Ost. SU» (K. Cokor) 1 .7 Mr. K. K. G. Ruttray's Bugle, Ost. IHb (V. Coleman) 2 i Mr. W. Walker's Kenco, lOst. 121b. ■ ,i (A. Langford) 3 Also started: 3 True Blue, list. Sib ; 10 Kia Ora, list. 71b.; G Fritz, list, lib.; 5 The Brewer, list; 11 Kaipetipeti, lOst. 01b.; 2 Black Sea, lust. Sib.; Northern, lOst. 21b., bracketed with Royal Medal; B The Gunner, lOst. 21b.; 11 Red Troon, Pst. Hlb.; 9 Tolstoi, carried Ost. 101b.; 1:5 Fairy Finn, Ost. 71b.; 15 Zingab«, Ost. 71b.; 12 Patch, carried lOst. 71b. Black Sea, Bugle, and True Blue led to the first fence, where Black Sea fell, and Fairy Finn fell after landing. Bugio led over the water from Tolstoi, Fritz, and The Brewer. The same order was preserved at the brush fenco. where Patch fell. Zingabco and The; Brewer fell at the sod wall. Bugle led Fritz over thu logs, Tolstoi lying next. There was the same ordet at tho double in the bach stretch, Pence .and Royal Medal following the leaders. Fritz fell at the post and raild, and Bugle was at that point 20 or 30 lengths in front of Tolstoi. Buglo showed the way to Tolstoi over the water, and Royal Medal canio next. At tho last fence Tolstoi and Royal Medal were closing a bit on Bugle, but the latter took the jump well in front of his opponents, ond seemed to have the racb at Ilia mercy. Copestake, however,, drove Royal Medal along, and got up just in time to win by half a length. Renee was somo lengths away third. Time, amin. 17 -1-5 sec. WAIKONGOA HANDICAP; of 150 sots. Six furlongs. 8 Mr. T. H. White's b. g. Afton Loch, by Grafton Loch—Lady Dundas, 3yrs., Gst. 91b.. carried 7st. (R. BuddicbmM 1 1 Mr. W. S. Wales's Peter, Ost. 121b. (A. M'Kny) 2 4 Mr. J. E. Hart's Sveaborg. Sst. 71b. (R. Berry) 3 Also started: 9 Obsono, Ost. 31b.; II My Lawyer, Sst. 51b.; 3 Robert Bell, Sst. lib.; 2 Speedometer, 7st. 131b.; G Golden Morn, 7st. Gib;, carried 7st. 91b.; 10 Baritone, Ost. 91b.;'7 Formnal. 6.4. 71b.; 5 Pretty Jano, fist. 71b., carried 7si. 21!>. Peter was first out from an excellent start, with Sveaborg, Afton. Loch, and Speedometer in that order. Going to tho five-furlong post Afton Loch had van to the lead, and going to the far bend was two lengths clear of Peter, Sveaborg, and Speedometer Afton Loch held his position right through, and won by_ two lengths from.-Peter, who. was a similar distance ahead of Sveaborg. Time, lmin. 21 3-s=cc. ■■ " CLARENDON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. - 1 Mr. R, Sutherland's br. c. Clynclish, by Soulf-Repletc, Uyrs. (J. O'Brien) 1 3 Mr. A. P. Gawnes's Miss Finland, Sst. 61b. (allowed 51b.) (F, Trilford) 2 B Mr. J. ,Graham's Golden King, Ost. 31b '. (H. Robinson) 3 . Also started: 4 Bon, Bst. 71b.; G Red Pennon, 7st. 101b.; 2 Lady Daylesford, 7st. '.lib.; S Messena; 7st; 71b.; 7 Sartomnrt, 7st. 71b., carried Sst.; 9 Lady Lwbtirn, 7sf 21b. Cl.vnelish raced into tho straight three lengths ahead of Lady Daylesford, and went on to win by three lengths-frfin Mijs Finland, who beat Golden King by ia very narrow margin for second place. Time, lmin. 22sec. INVKEMAY WELTER, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs. 10 Mr. A. B. Armour's ch. h. bv Stepnink—Aileen, aged. Sst. 131b. ~ :,."■ (A.. .11. Wilson) 1 8 Mr. O. Jones's Czar Kolohol. 75t..91b. (R. Berry) 2 7 Mr. E. Griffin's Firmhold, Sst. ".41b.. " carried' Bst. olb. ...... (J. Beard) 3 Also started: 12 Gnome. Ost. 131b.: 4 Teviotdale, Ost. 31b.; 1 Bullcr. 95t.131b.; G Glenowl, Sst. 121b.; 5 Wild Pilgrim, fist. 91b.;. 9 Direetoire, Sst. 91b.; 11 Mcsgiel, Sst. 91b.; 2 Merry Lass. 7st. 131b. f II Obolus, ist. 121b.; 13 Eous, 7st. 111b.; 3 Aphaea, 7st. 71b. It was hard in the failing- light to pick up the colours of the boraes, and Czar Kolohol was tho first to meet the eye, ahead of Busso, but shortly after he gave way to Direetoire. Teviotdale got away badly. Direetoire I was two lengths in front at tho far bend, clear of ' Glenowl and . Busso, tho two hoading a closo Tunning field. Russo was in the lead, however, before reaching tho 'straight, with Czar Kolohol next. Busso went on to win by a short length from Czar Kolohol. Firmhold was two lengths away third Time. lmin. 38sec.

AUCKLAND R.C. ACCEPTANCES,

FOR SECOND DAY. . j Auckland, June 4. The following "are acceptances for t.' lc second day of the A.R.C. Winter Meeting:— GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, of 1000 sovs. Three miles and a half.— Bercola, list. 121b.; Glenmore, list. 121b.; Paritutu, lOst. 131b.; Peary, lOst. 101b.; Ruffy, lOst. Olb.; Sandy Paul, lOst. 51b.; Captain Jack, lOst.; Hawera, Ost. 91b.; Goldborne, Ost. fllb.; Watenvorks,'9st. Olb.; Santiago, 9st. 71b.

LADIES' BRACELET, of 130 sovs. Special weights. One mile.—Carron, Cobrainc, Duma, Goltlhunter, Hemisphere, lung of the Valley, Kaike're, Matawerewere, Master Lupin, Master Sly, Nimblefoot, Try Fluke, Waldemar, Yankee Doodle, Self. I ORAKEI HURDLTTS, of 131/ sovs. One mile and three quarters.—Runtaneata, lOst. 71b.; Admiral Soult, Ost. 121b.; 'Rock Ferry,-9st. 4lb.j Nappor Tandy, Ost. 41b.; Matawcrewere, 9st. 41b.; Nukuhau, Ost. 21b.; Revelation, Bit. 21b.; Centenary, 9st. 21b. j Dandy Breeze, 9st.; Fleet Arrow., ilst.; Master Kegel, flst.; Lady Sabretache, Ost.; Zak, 9st. REMUERA HURDLES, of 350 sovs. Two miles.—Black -Northern. lOst. 41b.; TeOnga, 10st. 41b.; Cloudy Dawn, lOst.; Idealism, 9sti 101b.; Barbwire, Ost. 81b.; Pip, Ost. 41b. JUMPERS' FLAT HANDICAP, of ISO sovs. Ono mile and a half.-Ngatiruanul, 10-t 21b.; Merrinics, lOst.; First Hairiici, 9st. 111b.; Cloudv Dawn, Ost. 111b.; Admiral Soult, 9st, 101b.; Pip, 9st. lib.; lcel,.9st. lib.; King Try, ilst. lib.; Utlll-. "PRINCE OF WALES'S HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Crown Pearl, lOst. 111b.; Haskay'ne, lOst. 101b.; Gipsy Belle, lOst. 21b.; Kakania, lOst. 21b.; fnpoli, lOst. lib.; Allegation. lOst. lib.; Prince Soult, lOst. lib.; .Tolie I'iUc, Ost. 101b.; Tact, 9s£. 101b.; Worcester, Ost. 101b.; Biuestone, Sst. 71b.; Tangiwai, 9st. 21b.; Tragedy King, 9st. lib.; Ovation, 9-t.; Trv Fluke,.flst.; Gerbera, Ost. "r'yNFURLY WELTER HANDICAP, of 130 =ovs. One' mile.—Avon Park. lOst. 51b.; Glittering Sands, flst. 71b.; Hemisphere, Ost. Gib.'; Pupura, 9st. 21b.; King \A the Valley, flst. lib.'; Moll Athol, flst. lib.; Lady M'iddlcton, 9st.; St. Lewis, flst.; "iliss Avalanche, 9st; Taknnini, Ost.; Geldfire, Ost.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

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Owners are' reminded tb.it nominations' fpr ' the Napier Park Racing Club's Winter Meeting close at S o'clock to-night, with lh<s club's secretary, Mr. J. E. Gloadow. , Nominations for the Wellington Racing Chili's Winter Meeting close on Friday,. June 19; , The Auckland Racing Club's Winter Meeting will be continued at Ellerslio to-morroiy, and will be concluded on Monday,' Mr. H. Coylo, hahilicnpper for the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club, witnessed the tffo days.' racing -at Otaki, and left for Auckland last night. Paoli was brought to Wellington from New Plymouth on Wednesday and shipped to Melbourne last evening. At the conc'usion of the Otaki races Trainer G. Price canio oil to Wellington. He leaves for Sydney this afternoon. flaumakaka wa-s submitted to auction in Otaki yesterday, but the-bidding'for

him failed to reach the reserve, and lie was withdrawn. Later ill the day he was sold to Mr. H. S. Truman (owner of Exotic) for 17o«us. In future the bay gelding will bo trained by H, Hickoy. The two-year-oM brother to ftnimak.ika was yesterday secured by Mr. H. Hodgo for'Olgns., and several others of Mr. H. Parata's iiors.es also found new owners at the auction sale held in Otaki. Mount Victoria's failure- in the Rahui Handicap on Wednesday ivas puzzling io his trainer and jockey, as the Signalman gelding had Wen galloping well / on the tracks and the going conk) not have been more to liis liking. Emerson had ridden Mount Victoria hard with hands and heels on Wednesday, but tlio liorso had failed to respond when called upon for a- final effort. Yesterday ho again, slwrived a tendency to ease up .in the last furlong, and ho was actually headed by Inenni. Knie-rson then made \rse of tire stttk, and "Motmt Victoria bounded ahead again and won. Three horses wo>ro started twice at Otaki yesterday afternoon, None of the throo managed to got on the winning list. Weights for the first day's events at the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's meeting are duo to appear on Tuesday itaxi.