NEW ZEALAND CUP

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2302, 9 November 1914, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND CUP

■ 9 : — A DEAD HEAT DUEL BETWEEN WARSTEP AND INDIGO OBSONO WINS THE STEWARDS' HANDICAP (By . Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, November 7. Tho Spring Meeting of the Canterbury Jockey. Club commenced to-day in glorious weather. The rain which fell- over night had cleared tho air and taken the sting out of the course, which was in excellent''order. Results:— SPRING HURDLE HANDICAP, of 300 60V9. Two miles. 4 Mr. M. Hobbs's Corrie, lflst. 81b. (R. M'Seveny) 1 8 Kilmeny, list. 13lb (S. Reid) 2 3 Daylight Bill, lOst. 91b. (P. M'Cabe) 3 Also started: 6 Fashion Plate, list. Mb.; 7 Beacon. lOst. 111b.; 3 Sunbeam (coupled with Daylight Bill), -lOst. 21b.; 2 The Pole, lOst. 41b.; 9 Ngatiruanui, lOst. 81b.; 1 Glonorchy, lOst. 71b.; ,10 Parablo, lOst. 21b.; 5 Octaria, 9st. 101b. Eunnihg round the turn Daylight Bill was well clear,' whilo Kilmeny and Corrie were moving up. The (Pole fell at the last hurdle, where Kilmeny and Corrio were following Daylight Bill. In' the run home Daylight Bill.tired* and Corrio got up in, timo to win by a neck from Kilmeny;- who beat Daylight Bill by two lengths. Time, 3min. i2sec. SPRING PLATE, of 500 sovs. One mile. 2 Mr. i\ H. Dowry's Campeador, 7st. ■ 21b, (allow 51b.) (R. Reed) 1 10 Mr. H. Hodges's Chillies, Bst. 21b. (G. Francis) 2 5 Sir George Clifford's Don Francisco, , 7st. 71b "(W. Bell) 3 Also started: 8 Golden King, 7st. 131b.; 7 Silver Shield, 7st. 81b. (allowance 51b.); 3 Meltchikoff, 7st. 41b.; 1 Kingform, 7st. 71b.'; 6 Samuel, 7st. 41b.; 4Shaki, 7st. 41b.; 9 Honesty, 7st. 21b.; 11 Shepherds Bush, 6st.' Mb. (allowance 51b.). Shaki was well clear when the straight was reached, but when fairly in line for homo, the field closed up, Campeador and Samiel being prominent, with Don, Francisco moving up fast. A fine finish ended in Campaedor beating Chillies by a head, with Don Francisco another head' away, followed by Samiel, Shaki, and Golden King. RICCARTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. One mile and a furlong. 2 Hon. J.ID. Ormond's Hyettus, 7st. 31b. .........; .'. (W. Ryan) 1 1 Sir . George' Clifford's Snapdragon; • Bst. 31b (F. E. Jones) 2 16 Mr. G. Fulton's: Banian, Bst. 131b. (J. O'Shea) 3 Also started: 10 My Lawj-er,' 9st.-31b.; 13 Red Book, 9st. 31b.; 8 Mysteriarch, 9st. 31b.; 11 Feramorz, 9st. 91b.; 1 Birfc, ful, 9st.; ' 7 Charmilla, 9st.;' 5 .Gasoline, Bst. 131b.;,3 Bene, Bst: 131b.; 4 Moulu; Bst.' 101b.; 15 Gnome, Bst. 51b.; 12 Troon; Bst. 51b.; 4 Camulus, Bst. 51b.; 17 Veritas, Bsfc. 41b.; 18 Mescal, Bst.; 14 Glencannich,:Bst. Gasoline was done with,at tho entrance to the. straight, and Tioon was in. trouble a little further on. ]■ At the distance Hyettus took charge; and holding his own. to 1 the finish won, by'.a lengthfrom Snapdraegoh, who beat Banian, by a head, with Rene.fourth, a head away, Camnlus, Moulu, and Feramorz following. Timo, lmin. 56 2-ssec. NEW ZEALAND CUP, of 2000 eovs. Two .'miles. - . '- i 1 Mr. C. G. Dalgety's b. m. Warstep, by Martian—Stepdanoer, 4yrs., 7st. Mb (J. O'Shea) t 6 Mr. G. Hunter's cl. g. Indigo, by ,i Mystification—Mungista, 3yrs., 6st. 121b. (inc. 51b. penalty)... (C. Stowe) J 2 Mr. T. Quinlivan's (jun.) Sea Pink, 6yrs., 83t. 21b (R. Berry) ,3 IDead heat first. , -••;'■ •: --'''' - : Also started: 9 Kilrain, 9st.'; 4 Kooya, Bst.; 5 La Roina; 7st.-121b.; 7 Labour Day, 7st. Mb.; 3 Multiply, 7st. 91b.; 8 Guiding Way, '.fist. 91b.; 10 Rongahere, 6st. 71b. Warstep drew out smartly, and on reaching the course proper was showing out, well clear. Passing the stand Wa.Tstcp had an three lengths, La Reina, Sea Pink, and Kongahere being next, closely followed by Indigo and Labour Day, with Multiply and Guiding Way last. At Cutts's, Warstep was still out by herself, Rongahere being second, just clear of La Reina, Labour Day, Indigo, Kooya, and Sea Pink, with Kilrain, Multiply, and Guiding Way bringing ,up the rear. At tho mile post Warstep was four lengths out from Rongahere, La Keina, Labour Day, and Indigo, with Guiding Way going up fast. Warstep was still well in front of the field when the straight was reached, where Indigo put in his claim. At the distance Warstep was showing signs of tiring, and: Indigo was almost on terms with her. iitty yards from home the pair ran home together, the judge declaring a dead heat,'' bca Pink was two lengths away, third a' neck m front of Guiding Way, after whom came La Reina, Multiply; Rongahere, Kooya, Kilrain, and Labour -Day' m close order. Time, 3min.\3o 2-ssec. WELCOME STAKES, of 1000 sovs. -'Por two-year-olds. Four furlongs.- r 1 Sir Geo. Clifford's Balifcle Eve, Bst. 8 Mr. T. H. Lowry's Desert Gold. Bst. 7 Mr. C. G. Dalgety's Spangle. Bs't. I ~ , , , (J. O'Shea 3 Also started: 4 Asterias. 9st. lib. (inc. J 01 "- penalty); 10 Golden Prince, Bst. 51b.; s 'Wishful, Bst. 51b.; 2 Sutala, Bst. 51b. % N ,°nes (coupled with Sutala), Bst.: 8 Gold Foil, Bsi; 8 Interlude, Bst.; 9 Froya, 8-it. Battle Eve and Desert Gold were first' to become prominent, and they were well clear of the field on reaching the course proper. At the distance Battle Eve drew away, and won comfortably by nearly two lengths, Desert Gold being a similar distance in front of Spangle, wilth Asterias close up, fourth,.just in front of Wishful. Time, 49sec. APPRENTICES PLATE, of 150 sovs. One »r mi\t. « Mr. J. B. Reid's Margarita. 7st. 71b. ... „ . (L. MTlandall) 1 1 M J-. H -„ I) -, D o Latour's Lady Alicia, 7st. 21b. (allowance 51b.)...(R. Heed)' 2 B Mr V. E. Bushby'e Medallist. ,7st. <lb. .... . .(A. Seed) 3 Also started: 4 Mumura, 7st. 21b. (allowance 51b.); 5 Grand Cup, 7st. 21b. (allowance 51b.). Lady Alicia showed the wav for three furlongs, when sh'o was joined by Mumura, at which stage Margarita was lasft. Turning for home MaTgarita moved up, and taking charrfo at the distance, sho won as she liked by about six longths, Medallist being four lengths away, third. Time, lmin. 42 Msec. The winner was sold for .£l5O. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 1500 sove. ' Six furlongs. 16 Mr." J. J. M'Bride's Obsono, by Obligadb—lima, aged, 7st. Mb. ' „ „. , (F. -E. Jones) 1 ei Mr. Highden's Bertrada. 4jts., 7st. 81b. ...,-. , (W. Bell) 2 15 Messrs. Pyne's and Boyle's Mnrtius, ■lyrs., 7at. 121b (L. Wilson) 3 Also starkd: 9 Merry Roe, 9st lib; 7 Postillion, 9st.; 1 Chortle, Bst. 121b ; 18 Crown Pearl, Sst. 91b.; 6 First Glance, Bsfc. • 31b.; 11 Chudic, Sst. 3!h.; 2 Sauci, Sst. 21b.; 13 Raupani, Bst. 31b.; 12 Reval, 6st. (inc. 51b.-.penalty).;.s Downham, 7st. 131b.; 8 Beldame, 7st. Mb.; 19 Sir Moselev, 7st. :101b.; 10 ißlu'e Lake, 7st. 9lb. ; 17 Peg, 7st. 71b.; 11, Hymettius, 7slt.- 71b.; 25 Ogier, 7st.; 3 Bimeter, 7st. 51b.; 4 Bee, 7et. 31b.'; 20 Vocation, Cst; 131b.; 14 Vanquish,;6st. 91b.; 22. Suratoa, 6st.-71b.; 2A Chakwana, Gst. 71b. Hymettius broke - away and ran tho course by,himself, the race being started without him. When the field settled down, Chakwana,-Postillion, Eaupani, and Downham were prominent, and they were stiUftell placed on reaching the course proper. At the distance the whole field was in close order, with Obsono handy. An exciting finish ended in Obsono winning by a head from Bertrada, who finished -fast. Martius was half a length away, just in front <if Bimeter, Chortle, Sauci, Downham, and Chakwana, with several others almost on. equal terms, Time, lmin. Usee. LINWOOD HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Court Martial ;.. 1 9 Leading Lady 2 3 Flower of the West 3 St. Elmn and Este wore badly left. Husheen was first to show out, closely followed by Martigues and Miraculous. Rounding the home turn Miraculous was in charge, with Martigues handy. Once in the straighlt, the field closed'u'p, and

a fine finish saw Court Martial beat Leading. Lady by half a length, Flower of the West'being a length away, with Birkbeck, Scotch Melody, Ardent, Steinheil, (mil Martigues close up. Time, lmin. 29 2-ssec.

During the day tho sum of £41,347 woa put through the tdtalisator, aa against ,£'42,497 109. on tile corresponding day of last year.

SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES.

(By' Toleeranh.—Press .Association.) Christchurch, November "8. The Canterbury Jockey Club's second dar acceptances axe as follow:— Suburban hurdles-cot™, list. 71b.; Natiruanui, list.' lib.; Glonorchy, list.; Sunbeam, lOst. 91b.; Canterbury, art. 31b.; Gold Lock, 9st. IRWELL HANDICAP,-Descrt Gold, Bst. 81b.; Holiday, Bst. 71b.; Wishful, Sst. 41b.; Flying Start, 7slb. 121b.; Sutala, 7st. 121b.; Patroclus, 7st. 121b.; Deltonio 7st. 121b.; Blitz, 7st. 91b.; Down, 7st. 91b.; Snub, 7st. 91b.; Golden Prince, 7st. 91b.; Moutoa Queen, 7st. 71b.; Samisen, 7st. 71b.; Hyla, 7st. 71b.; Margarine, 7st. 71b.; Happiness, 7st. 71b. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.-Sin-apiSi Sst. 121b.;. Bonny Helen, Bst. 71b. ; Rinaldo, Bst. ;71b..; Kooya, Sst. 41b.; La Reina, Bst. 31b.; Multiply, 7st.. 111b.; Quarantine, 7st. 91b.; Hyettus, 7st. 8lb.; Slogan, 7st. 71b.; Campeador, 7st. 71b.) Mysteriarch, 7st. 21b.; Moutoa Girl, 7st. lib.; Maniaroa, 6st. 101b.; Rongahere, 6st. 71b. . i JUVENILE PLATB.-Hymettius, Sst. 71b.; Bee, Bst. 21b.; Chakwana, 83t. 21b. i Charmilla, Bst. 21b.; Tete-a-tete, Sst. 21b.; Bimeter, Bst.j Dinner Gong, 7at. 91b.; Interlude, 6st. 61b.; Spangle, Gst. 61b. j Sweet Corn, 6st. 61b. CRITERION HANDICAP.-Postillion, Sst. 131b.; Autummis, Bst. 121b.; Chortle, Bst. 121b;; Obsono, Bst. 121b.; Bleriot, Sst. 51b.; Sauci, Bst.-51b.; Bertrada, Sst. 41b.; Martius, Sst. 31b.; First Glance, Bst. 21b.; Chudic, Sst. 21b.; Downham, 7st. 131b.; Pavlova, 7st. 91b.; Mummer, 7st. 81b.; Peg, 7st. 71b.; Rene, 7st. 31b.; Vocation, 7st. 21b.; Shaki,'7st. 21b.; Suratura, 6st. 71b.'

EPSOM HIGH WEIGHT.-Feramora, Sst. 81b.; Fair Hosamond, 9st. 61b.; Sir Moseley, 9st. 51b.; Banian, 9st. 31b.; Guiding Way, 9st. lib.; Vocation, Bst. 131b.; Birkful, Bst. 131b.; Golden King, Bst. 61b.; Hoy, Bst. 61b.; Troon, Bst. 31b.; Scotch Melody, Bst. 31b.; Gnome, Sst. 21b.; Angelina, Bst.; Mescal, Bst. ASHLEY HANDICAP .-Bolasco, 9st. 71b.;-Silver Shield, Bst.-Mb.; Samiel; Bst. 61b.; Ladrone, Bst. 51b.; Flower of the AVest, Sst. 51b.; Wharfinger, Bst.j Steinheil,. 7et. 91b.; Borsil, 7at. 71b.; Stedman, 7st. 61b.; Purseform, 7st. 51b.; Birkbeck, 7et.; Shepherd's Bush, 7st.

AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING

ALLEGATION WINS THE EING EDWARD HANDICAP. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, November 7. The weather.was thick and showery for the' second day or the Auckland Racing Club's Spring Meeting. The attendance was large, and the totalisator recorded .£32,746 for the day, as against .£27,387 for the corresponding day of last year. The total for the meeting was '.£59,745' as against .£50,522 last year. Besults:— HUNTERS'- ■■■ HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 130 sots.j second horse 25 , sots., and the third 10 sots. About three miles. % , 1 Mr. C. Shaw's Scotsguard, lOst. 71b. '•■■■'.:" CFlynn) 1' 12 Mr. A. W. Beaveridge's Nat Lupin, ' lOst. 81b./ (Eoach) 2 4 Mr. J. Cockerton's Ngatoa, lOst. 81b. ' ■.■ . ■'• : ' (Percival) 3 Also started: 5 Beauty, .lOst, 31b.; 6 Transfer,- lOst. 121b.; 10 Eotorangi, lOst. 121b.; 7 Atahaere, .lOst. 101b.; 11' Hockey, lOst. 71b.; 12 Tasso, lOst. 71b.; 8 BlackBob's, lOst. 71b.; 9 Mollyhawk, lOst. 71b.; 3 Coroner, lOst. 71b.; 13 HaeTe, lOst. 71b. Transfer led for three-parts of the way, with Ngatoa' alongside,- and Scotsguard, Nat Lupin, ,and, Black Bob handy. At* the last turn Nat Lupin and Ngatoa challenged, and., a hot finish-resulted. Won by a head;.- with- Ngatoa. half alength away, and Transfer fourth. Time, 6min. GORDON HANDICAP, of 130 sots.; second horse. 25 sovs., and the third 10 sots, from the stake. Tire fuT- . longs. , . . "' i Mr. John Marshall's Gold Necklet, 7st. 41b. (Chaplain) 1 1 Mr. W. J. Lyrich's Kitty Bellairs, Bst; 21b. (Conquest) 2 2 Mt. J. Collis's Signo, 7st. 41b. ' . (C. Brown) 8 Also started: 6 Selection, -Bst. 41b.; 3 Christmas Bose, Bst. 31b,; 5 Tinoreka, -7st. 21b.; 8 : Lucitana, 7st. lib.; 18 Waiomu, 6st. 131b.; 7 Last Call, 6st. 131b.; 14 Silver Mane, 6st. 131b.; 11 Anne ■'.■Devlin, Gst. 131b.; 15 Glucian, Gst. 131b.; 9 Glad Eye, 6st: 131b.; -13 GcneTieve, 6st. 131b.; 12 Tamahere, -6st. 131b.; 10. Maisie Pop, 61b. - , ..•.':. Gold Necklet was the first to show out, and led to. the bend, where Kitty Bellairs put in,'a strong challenge,. but • Necklet won easily enough' by a length, Signo leading a bunch two lengths away. Time, Imin.' 2sec. MANUKAU. HANDICAP • HURDLE RACE, of SOO sot's.; second horse 50 sots., and the third 25 sots, from the stake. One mile and three-

ou&rtsrs* 2 Mr. W. Sharp's Spalfish, 9st. 111b. ''.''.■■.■•■-. (Tutchen) 1 9 Mr. E. T. Reed's Dogger Bank, 9st. _ (Gray) 3 3 Messrs. Tooman and M'Hugh's Admiral Soult, list. 101b. (Flynn) 3 Also started:'-3 Tragedy King, list. 61b.; i Rufry, lOst. 51b.; 8 Darby Paul, lOst.j 1 Barbwire, lOst.; 10 First Wairiki, -9st. 61b.; 7 King Try, 9st. 41b. Lady Sabretache, 9st.,\ 13 Salvanuie, 9st.; 12 Companion, 9st.; 6 St. Helena, 9st. ■■• Spalfish, ■ Companion, . Tragedy - King, and Dogger Bank were thc:first to show, out. First Wairiki also held a .good position, but struck the third hurdle and fell and broke his leg, and had to be destroyed. • Ruffy and Admiral Soult moved up''along.the back stretch,• but RufEy dropped .back on the. hill, ■' where, joined by Tragedy King and Admiral Soult, he madea good'effort, but could not get nearer than four'lengths, while Spalfish easily kept his position two lengths in front of Dogger Bank.' Time, 3min. 17 2-ssec. ' • ' KING EDWARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 1000 sovs.; second horse 200

■ sovs., and the third 100 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a half. 2 Mr; E. W. Alison's Allegation, by Gladstone—Aleger, 6yrs., 7st. 101b. (Conquest) 1 6 Mr. E. J. Rao's Self, 6st. 101b. '■-.:. (Kennedy) 2 3 Mesdamea Foss and Stewart's Soultikoff, 6st. 121b „ 3 Also started: 5 Royal Irish, '9st. lib.; 1 Prince Merriwee, Bst. 51b.; i Goldsize, Bst. lib.; 8-Ratana, 7st. 31b.; 7 Soldier, 7st.; 9 Takanini, 6st. 71b. Self was first away, and along the back was still* leading, followed by Goldsize, Prince Merriwee, Soldier, and Royal Irish. At distance Allegation put in a claim, while Soultikoff camo, along rapidly. / Allegation wore . Self down in the straight, ■ and won by half a "length, while Soultikoff, coming along'• rapidly, was , only a head behind Self, who was failing, with Prince Merriwee a head further back fourth. Time, 2min. 36sec. EPSOM HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.,- the second horso 50 sovs., and the third 25 sovs. . Six furlongs, 5 Mr. Jas. Hand's Mullmgar, Bst. Gib.

• (Cliaplin) 1 12 Mr. A. Alexander's Patronale, 7st. 111b. (M'Carten) 2 G Mr. A. J. Burke's Goldfiro, Bst. 41b. (Brady) 3 Also started:,B Waiorowa, Bst. 91b.; 1 Grafitan, Bst. 71b.; 7 Toreador, Bst. lib.; 3 Tact, Bst Üb.; 9 ■ Bedford, 7st. 91b.; 12 Iliad's Hero, 7st. 81b.; 10 Tripoli, 7st 81b.; i Tihopai, 7st.; 11 Chimo, 7st. • 101b. Patronale took the inside position at once, and until the bend was closelv attended by Tact and Grattan. Neilther could maintain the paco'set by Patronale, however, and they gave plaoo to Mullin&ar, who put in a great challenge at the end, and beat Patronale by ■ a length. Goldfire, coining up fast on the outside, gat into third position by three lengths. Time, lman: 14 4-ssec. MUSKET STAKES HANDICAP, of 300 sovb., second horse 50 sovs., and third 25 sovs. from the stake. For two-year-olds Four furlongs. 1 Mr. J. M'Nicol's Arran, ,Bst. IMb. (C. Brown) 1 2 Mr. W. Mornghau's loyal Arch. 7st. 71b : (M'Mullan)' 2 3 Mr. J. Hand's Lady Paul, 7st. 121b; (Chaplain) 3 Also .started: C Gold Lace. Sst. lib.; 4 Sea Do'il, 7st. 121b.; .'I King's Courier, 7st. 111b.; 10 Bisogne, 7st. 81b.; 11 Caber Feagh, 7st, 81b.; 16 Credo, 7st. 81b.; 15

Novation, 7st. 81b.; 9 March, 7st. 31b.; 3 Lightning, 7st. 31b.'; 12 Lazy Girl, 7st. 81b; 13 Glissando, 7st. 31b.; U Porphyry, 7st. 31b.; 7 Housewife, 7st. 3lb. The two placed horsss got well away from a good start, and wero never headed.' Thero was a head between them, with Lady Paula, five lengths further back, third, first of a bunch. Time, 49 3-ssec. NORMANBT HANDICAP, of 130 sovs., second horse 25 sovs,- and the third 10 sov9, from the stake. Seven furlongs. '

i Mr. H. Keesing's Signature, 'st. 41b. (Goldfinch) 1 2 Mr. F. J. M'Menamiu's Haclj.Tst. 711). (Ji'Davitt) 2 tf Mr. E. J. Graham's El Gallo,' "st. 41b. (Robinson) 3 Also started: 1 Fisher.tet.;3 Achilledes, 9st.; 5 Lady Elgivn, Bst. 8lb.; 8 Parawai, Hat. 81b.; 13 Sector Girl. 8st»; 15' Sir Rupert, 7st. 101b.; 7 Glittering Sands, 7st. 71b.; 11 Lady Penury, 7st. 61b; 12 St. Lewis, 7st. 51b.; 17 Laverna, 7st. 41b.; J8 Don Castor, 7st. 41b.; 16 Plenipotent, 7st. 41b.; 6 Miss Avalanche, 7st. 41b.; 14 Gluetanus, 75t.,41b.; 10 Matakana, 7st. 41b. Lady Penury led a closely bunched field to the turn, when slib was overhauled, and in a close finish in which Achilledes, Lady Elgiva, and Matakana were also prominent, Signature got the verdict by half a length, with Hadj and El Gallo fightingfor the second place. Time, lmin. 29 3-ssec.

WELTER HANDICAP, o£ 300 sovb.. second horse 50 sovs., and the thira 25 sovs. out of the stake. One mile. Mr. H. J. D.. Kemp's Jolie Fille, 9st. 31b (M'William) 1 6 Mr. G. Hyde's Gloy, Bst. 71b. (M'Carten) 2 9 Mr. E. Onton's Phosphorous, 9st. 131b. (C. Brown) 3 Also started: 1 Ineuru,'9st. 91b.; 5 Mystic, 9st. 51b.; 3 Worcester, 9st; 7. Kaween, Bst 111b; 2 Tarigiwai, Bst. 91b.; 10 Haku, Bst. 31b.;. 11 Devastation, Bst.-; U Christine, Bst; 13 Ruso de Guerre, Sst.; 15 Gold Hunter, Bst.; 12 Prestwick, Bsi; 8 Plying SoulJt, Sst. Mystie, Ineuru, Worcester, and .Gloy led alone the back, with Flying Soult, .Tolie Fille and Phosphorous handy. At the turn Jolie Fille put in her claim, and the finish was fought out between her and Gloy, the latter being beaten by a head. Phosphorous was three lengths further back, leading a bunch. Time, lmin. 41 2-ssec.

A Jockey Warned. There was an inquiry inlbo alleged interference with Sea De'il in the Musket Stakes,-and the stewards formally warned Stockley, rider of Glissando.

RACING AT FLEMINGTON

CONCLUDING DAY MOUNTAIN KNIGHT WINS C.B. FISHER PLATE ByTeleßreph-Press Association-Copyright (Rec.' November 8, 5.5 .p.m.) '■" Melbourne,.November 7. Beautiful weather drew a big crowd to Flemmgton for the last day of the Victoria Racing Club's Spring Meeting. The racing was interesting. Traquette redeemed earlier failures-at the meeting by winning the Spring Handicap comfortably:, interest was keen in the Steeplechase between Guncap and Swedish Lad, the latter having won six times in six tries. Even his staunoh supporters'thought the weight would' stop him to-day, and Guncap gained many friends in consequonce. Guncap fell very heavily in front of the stand, and the old hunter won very easily. His win was the signal for a great demonstration. Results of the racing are as follow :— SPRING HANDICAP, a sweepstake of :6 sovs each, with 600 sovs added. For three-year-olds. One mile and a quarter. Mr. J. Mills's br. f. Traquette, by Traquair (imp.)—Simmeretto, Bst. 71b. . i Fidelio, Bst. 71b ...... 5 ........ 2 Toast, 7st. 51b ..!.... 3 Six others'started. Newberry led to the 'six-furlong post. Traquette then hoaded tho field, and won by a neck, three-quarters of a length separating second and third. Time, 2miu. 7isec. FLEMINGTON STAKES, a handicap " sweepstakes of 6 sovs. each, with 600 sovs. added. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Mr. W. A. Parker's blk. c. Alasco, by Kenilworth (imp.)—Queensley, Bst. lib 1 Cherry Dance, 7st. 51b 2 Sumurun, 7st. 31b. g Nine others started. Alasco came through at-the distance, and won comfortably by a length and a half. Time, I lmin. 16sec. V.R.C. HANDICAP, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs., with 1000 sovs added. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and three-quarters. Mr. J. Widdis's ch. h. Eubulus, by Prudent King (imp.)—Carpoo Roti, 4yrs., 75t..111b. ............. 1 Messrs. J. Mills and P. T. Heywood's Wishing Cap, 7st. 131b. 2 Mr. R. Eeating's Gladwyn, 7st. 91b. 3 Eleven others started, including Sir Solo._ After going a furlong Eubulus was in the lead, and he came round the home turn followed by Allansford, Gladwyn, Sir Solo, and Wishing.Cap. In the run home Eubulus held his own, and won by three-quarters of a length from Wishing Cap, who was two lengths and a half ahead of Gladwyn. Time, 3min. l^secs. VICTORIA STEEPLECHASE, a handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, . with 600 sovs; added. About three '' miles and a furlong. Mr. T. S. Reynolds's oh. g.'Swedish . Lad. by ■ St. Francis—Loppie, aged, 12st: 71b. ........ 1 W.T.S., 9st. 51b. 2 lOst. 131b. ..'..;. 3 Five others started,- including: Fire-, works. Two lengths separated the placed horses. Time, 6min. 9Jsec. C. B. FISHER PLATE, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added; weight for age. One mile and a half. Sir W. Cooper's br. .c. Mountain . Knight, by Mountain King—La Veille, 3yrs„ 7st. 101b ..„.. 1 Mrs. O. C. :Flemich's Cagoii, 9st. 51b. :.......... ~.'.! ' 2 Messrs/Rogers and Rivers's Carlita, 7st. 51b. ...;......; 3

The other starters were Posinatus, ! St, Carwyne, and Blague. , Cagou led into the straight, but Mountain Knight drew ahead at the distance and won by a length, with three lengths between second and third/Time, 2min. 33jsecs. FINAL HANDICAP, a sweepstakes ,of i 0 sovs. each, with 1000 sovs. added; for three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a quarter. Mr. F. Davis's ch. h. Di Gama, hy Vasco (imp.)— Tea Cup, . syrs., Bst. 131b....' 1 Mr. A. Hordern's First Principle, Bst. 71b' •. 2 Mr. J. Glading's Lucky Escape, 6st. 71b.- ...'. .'....:... 3 There were 15 starters. Di Gama came along at the distance and won by a length and a half, with two lengths and a half between second and third. Time, 2min. 7Jsec.

QUEENSLAND RAGING.

(Reo. November 8j 5.5 p.m.) Brisbane, November 7. At the Queensland Turf Club's meeting the principal events resulted as follow: — HOPEFUL STAKES, of 500 sovs; for two-year-olds. Five furlongs.—Steely, 1; Muskatoon, 2; Irish Colleen, 3. Eighteen started. Heads separated tho placed horses. , Time, lmin. 2-Jsec. BRISBANE HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile.—Mr. H. J. Wiuten's Evelyn Soult, by Sonlt (imp.)— St. Evelyn, syrs., 7st. 111b,, 1; Line Gun, Bst. 131b., 2; Currajong, Bst. 41b., 3. Seven started. Won by three lengths, with three lengths between second and third. Time, lmin. 39isec. QUEENSLAND DERBY, of 500 sovs. For three-year-olds. . One mile and a half.—Fogbell. 1; Lovcaere, 2: Honie Signal. 3. Eleven started. Won by three lengths, with a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 37J500,