THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2388, 18 February 1915, Page 3

THE TURF

WOODVILLE AUTUMN MEETING ' SIR ALBA SCORES IN THE CUP. IBy Telejmwh.—Press Aesociation' Woodville, Februaiy 17. ■ The first day of , the 1 Autumn Meeting of the Woodville J.C. commenced to-day. Tho weather at the start was delightful, but after the first race a very high wind came along and made things unpleasant for the remainder of the afternoon. The attendance was large, and speculation brisk, the sum of ,£13,779 passing through tho totaliealor, which is ±106 less than for the corresponding day last year. The results are:— MAIDEN PLATE! Six furlongs. 8 Mr. H. Gaisford's Martyress, 3yrs., Bst. 4ib I (M. M'Donald) 1 7 Mr. G. Foreman's Thoughtful, 3yrs., fct. 41b (T. Catt) 2 1 Mr. E. J. Wa'tfs Blacking, "3yrs., Bst. 41b. .. (L. Wilson) 3 Also started: 5 Salado, 11 Ringey, 10 Silverdale, 6 Irish Fusilier, 13 Danger Signal, 10 Ally, 9 Indrabarah, 2 Gold. Rush, 14 Royal Favourite, 3 Black Ada, 12 Grey Fleet, 1 Anthine. Silverdale .wasi left at the post. Entering the straight Martj'ress was 'taken, io the front, and won. very easily by a couple of lengths, half a length separating Becend and third. Time, Imm. 15 3-s=ec. HACK HURDLES. One mile and threequarters. 2 Messrs. Lowrie and Baldwin's Glen . Nevis, syrs., lOst. 91b. ...(S. Reid) 1 3 Mr. P. W. Scally's Ascalon, aged, flst. 51b (A. Wood) 2 1 Mr. W. J. Phillips'6 The Diver, aged, 9st. llJb. ; "... 3 Also started: 4 Composed, 9st. 131b.; 5 Rongomau, 9st. 41b.; 6 Ivauwairoa, 9st. . Ascalon led for most of the distance his nearest attendant being The Diver. Fairly in. the straight Glen Nevis nut in a claim, and wearing down- the "leader, beat him on the post by half a head, The Diver being three lengths away third. .Time, 3min! 33 4-ssec. WHARITI HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 6 Mr. H. Gaisford's Janitor, 6yrs., 7st. 71b (M. M'Donald) 1 4 Mr. T. Benton's Merrie Gain, 6yrs., Bst. Sib. (L. Wilson) 2 2 Mr. E. J. Watfs Blackall, 3yrs., Bst. lllb. •• ;... (W. Young) 3 Also started: 1 Rerehau, Bst.; 5 Tangihou, Bst.; 8 Whakahoki, 7st. 131b.; 3 Want, 7st. 121b.; 7 Captain Gloasop, 7st. 71b.; JO No Idea, Bst. 121b.; 9 Conziska, Cst. lllb.; 11 White ,Witch,• 6st. 71b. Shortly after the start the saddle on Conziska slipped back, and the boy fell off.- The horse chased the others, occasionally kicking out, but was not injured. Janitor led the field the whole distance, and won by a length and a half, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin. 29 3-ssec. WOODVILLE CUP, of 250 sovs. One mile and a quarter. 7 Mr. H. Hammond's Sir Alba, by Sir Laddo—Halba, syrs., 7st.. (11. Young) 1 3 Mr. J. Munn's Hiwitapu, syrs.,: 7rf. 81b. (H. 'Watson) 2 8 Mr. T. MuTcotfs Sir Donald, 6yr3., 7st. 51b, (J. Kelly) 3 Also started:' 4 Marshal M'Donald, Bst. 131b.; 8 -Passadena, Bst. lllb.; 2 Orleans, Bst. 41b.; 3 Leapuki, Bst. lib.; 1 Zetes, 7st. lllb.; 5 Stepney, 7st. 91b.; 9 Invader, 7st. 31b. .

Leapuki led for &■ mile, and on entering the straight was joined by Zetes, all the others hunching up. Half-way down the straight,' Sir Alba shot out, and maintaining the lead won comfortably by a length, half a length separating second and third. Time, 2min. 9sec. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP. Six fUTlongs. 2 Hon. J. D. Orruond's Husheen, 3yrs., Bst. 51b (C. Price) 1 1 Mr. J. M'Kenzie's Ladoguer, 4yrs., Bst. 131b : (T. Pritchard) 2 7 Mr. J. Craig's Yladineau, svrs., 7st. 121b. (W. Ryan) 3 Also started: 6 Miramba, 9st. 21b.;' 3 Miss Kelly, 9st. lib.; 4 Allan Doone, Bst. 101b.; 12 Improve, 7st. 71b.; 5 Sea lord, ist. 91b.; 9 Hushabve, 7et. 71b.; 11 Sexatile, 7st; "lb.; 8 Miss Trumps, 7st. 21b.j 15 Ifiltie Lass, 7st. 21b.; 10 Rockabye, fist. 1311).; 18 Cynote, 6st. 111b.; 14 Hap Dha, fet. 101b.-; 13 Sir Moutoa, Gst. Sib.; 17 Belgian Lass, Gst, 81b.; 16 Goldbearing, ■ 6st. 71b. .

From a good 6tart Sir Moutoa led for a couple of furlongs and then Husheen carried on the running and was supplanted by Ladoguer, who led into the straight. Husheen then came again on the outside and won by a couple of lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmbi; lGsec. . PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. 5 Mr. H. L. Wolland's Monologue, aged, 9st. lib (L. Wilson) 1 2 Mr. D. M'Leod's Zens. 4yrs., 9st. 131b. 1 (W. O'Halloran) 2 6 Mr. A. D. Webster's Kina, aged, Sst. .131b. (M'Randall) 3 Also started: 1 Master Achilles, 9st. 8lb.;. 7' Black Lupin, Sst. 61b, j 3 Lady Moutoa, Bst. 91b.; I Sartovna, Bst. 91b. Lady Moutoa gave a lot of trouble at the post, but ultimately a good start was effected. Lady Moutoa led for a couple of furlongs, when she, was joined by Zeus, who. led well , into the straight; Then Monologue came.-through and won easily by a couple of lengths. There was almost a dead heat, between second and third. Time, lmin. 29 l-ssec. VICTORIA HACK HANDICAP.. One mile and 170 yards. 1 Mr. B. C. M'Cormick's Midnight „ Star, syrs. v (S. R«id) 1 3 Mr. Chas. Wadley's Prince Laddo, 4yrs., lOst. 2lb (W. Ryan) 2 1 Mr. S. Woodhill's Son, 6yrs., Bst. 101b. ~ (Jenkins) 3 Also started: 5 Lady Nolan, Bst. 121b.; 2 Queen's Post, Bst. 111b. Queen's Post refused to start. Prince Laddo led to the back 1 of the course, Tvhen he was\ passed, by Midnight Star, and the race was practically over. Midnight Star won by a length and a half, with two lengths between second . and third. Time, lmin. 58 2-ssec. TELEPHONE HANDICAP. Five fur- ; longs. . 1 Mr. A. Hall's Denise Orme, 6yrs„ 9st. 31b.\ (AV. -Young) 1 3 .Mr. C. F. Vallance's Blue Lake, 6yrs., 9st. 31b (T. Pritchard) 2, 5 Mr. P. F, Wall's Suratura, 6yrs„ 7st. lib. ...; (R. Reid) 3 Also started: 2 Hymettius, Bst. 81b.: i Golden Sky, 7st. 111b. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. 2sec. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. Woodvile, February 17. Acceptances for the second day are:— KUMEROA HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Allan Doone, Bst. 81b.; Vladineau, Bst. 21b.; Improve, Bst.; Martyress, 7st. 121b.; Martlet, 7st. 121b.; Powder Fox, 7st. 101b.; Hushabye, 7st. 51b.; Tactile, 7st. 51b.; Miss Trumps, 7st.; Kiltie Lass, 7st.; Thoughtful, 7st.; Otter, 6st. 101b.; Tiorn, 6st. 101b.; Gold Rush, 6st. 10lb.; Black Ada, Gst. 101b.; Belgium Lass, Sst. 101b.; Gold Bearing, Sst. 101b.

SECOND HACK HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Sir Donald, list. 101b.; Glon Nevis, list. 81b.; The Diver, 9st. 121b.; Composed. 9st. 101b.; Ascalon, 9st. 10lb.; Rongamau, 9st. 21b.; Kuuwairoa, 9st.; Advancement, 9st. BALLANCE HACK WELTER. Seven fui'loDgs.—Sir Alba, lOst. 1315.; Janitor, ■9st. 71b.; Rerehau, 9st'.; Tangihou, 9st.; Whakahopi, 9st.; Son, Bst. 101b.; Lady Nolan, Bst. 91b.; Queen Post, Sst. 91b.; Captain Glossop, Bst. 81b.; His Eminence, Bst. 71b. j Danger Signal, Sst. 71b.; Otakura,- Bst, 71b.; Sir Moutoa, Bst. 71b.; Sarbarite, Sst. 7lb. AUTUMN, HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Sciuaro Deal, !)st. 21b.: Marshal Macdonald, Bst. 111b.; Passadena, Bst. 51b.; Orleans, Bst. 21b.; Hiwitapu, Sst.; Leapuki, 7st. 121b.; aster Achilles, 7st. tOlb.; Stepney, 7st. 71b.; ICiua, 7st. 71b.; Lady-Moutoa, 7st.; Sartovna, 7st.; Invader, 7st. SETTLERS' HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. Husheen, 9st. 31b.; Merrie Gain, Bst. 51b.; Improve, 7st. 121b.; Want, 7st. 91b.; Hushabye, 7st. 31b.; Blacking, ?st. 21b.; No Idea, Gst. 101b.; Conziska, Gst. 101b.; Keynote, Gst. 101b. AHARAIIARA HANDICAP. One mile and about 170 yards.—Sc[iiaro Deal, lOst. 91b.; Monologue, 9st. 71b.; Black Lupin, 9st.; Sir Donald, 9st.; Ladoguer, Sst. T!b. ; -Midnight Star, Sst. 71b.; Merrie Gain, Sst. 51b. SHORTS HANDICAP. Fivo furlongs.Blue Lake, 9s(. 1011). Zeus, 9st. 711).; Hymettius, Sst. 101b.; Golden Sky, 7st. 1211).; Suratura, 7st. Gib.; Powder Fox, Gst. 121b.; i Sea Lord, Gst. 121b-

DUNEDIN J. C. MEETING WARSTEP WINS THE CUP. (By Telegraph.—-Press Association.) Dunedin, February 17. The Autumn Meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club opened to-day in fine weather and before a large attendance of the public. The .racing was good throughout. The finish for the Cup between Warstep and Ogier was most interesting. The investments on the totalisator totalled .£23,691 10s., as against ,£'24,841 for the corresponding day last year. The results are:— AUTUMN HURDLE HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Ono- mile and three-quarters. 1 Mr. D. Rutherford's Andrea, by Sarto —Brisa, syrs., 10st. 81b. 'W. Scobie) 1 2 Mr. C. R. Graft's Stone Ginger, lost. 91b.. (H. Coker) 2 3 Mr. T. S. Rutharford's Castiron, 9st. 21b (E. Redmond) 3 Also started: 5 Hatana, lOst. 131b.; 9 Optician, 9st. 131b.; 6 Salatiiiel, 9st. 131b.; 7 Commotion, 9st. lllb.; 1 Kim, 9st. 91b.; 8 Peerless, 9st. 61b. Andrea and Optician got away smartest. After a furlong had been covered Kim had chai'ge, followed by Andrea and Stone Ginger, Optician lying next. At the mile mark, Stone Ginger jqined Kim, and tho pair were together. In the back stretch Andrea was three lengths away, Castiron next, and the rest out of it. With three furlongs to go Stone Ginger headed Kim, and Andrea moved up as their approached the straight. In' the run home Andrea tried to get up on the inside and was disappointed, but he easily caught Stone Ginger 100 yards from home and won by a little over a length. Castiron was three lengths away. No time was taken, but unoflicially it was iimin. ■21Jsec. GLADBROOIC HANDICAP, of. 140 sovs. One mile. 9 Mr. J. Graham's Wild Pilgrim, by Pilgrim's Progress—Lady Garland, aged, 9st. 81b (W." Robinson) 1 3 Mr. J. Buckley's All Ready Bst. Sib (F. E. Jones) 2 2 Mr. H. Whitney's Roumania, Bst. 81b. (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 1 Golden Rupee, Bst. 131b.*; 6 Quirinus, Sst. lllb.; 4 St. Brigid, Bst. fill).; 5 Varanian, Sst. 21b.; 7 Punchinello, 7s t. 91b.; 10 Trilby, 7st. 71b.; 8 Mickey Free, 7st. 71b. _ All Ready and Sir Brigid jumped away first, but after a furlong had been traversed Golden Rupee ran into second place, behind All Ready. -With three furlongs to go AH Ready and Golden Rupee were together, and 'l'rilby next. At the distance Golden Rupee was doae with and Wild Pilgrim challenged so effectively, as to win by a couple of lengths. All Ready lust managed to beat Roumania. Time, lmin. 44sec. CHAMPAGNE STAKES, of 300 sovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs.' I Sir G. Clifford's Adjutant, by Martian—Discipline, 9st. 6lb. (F. E. Jones) 1 1 Mr. C. G. Dalgety's Snub, Sst. 71b. (J. Campbell) 2 2 Mr. G.:L. Stead's Recorder Sst. 71b.. (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: Gowanbrae, Bst. 71b.; 3 Bonsign, Sst. 7lb. Gowanbrae and Adjutant were bracketed.

. Adjutant and .Recorder jumped away together, Gowanbrae being slowest to move, Itecordor had fully two lengths' lead going up the hill, Snub and Adjutant being together, and Bonsign last. Adjutant caught Recorder at the distance, and the latter was done with at once. Snub made a good run, but was beaten by a neck. Recorder was two lengths away. Time, lmin. 17 '2-ssec.

DUNEDIN CUP, of 1000 sovs. Second horse 200 sovs. and third 100 sovs.One mile and a half. 1 Mr. C. G. lialgety's Warstep, by ■ Martian—Stepdancor, 9st. 131b. . (E. E. Jones) 1 6 Mr. W. Crossan'e Ogier, Sst. 31b. (B. lieeiey) 2 5 Mr. J. H. Prosser's Specialform, Bst. ai VM'"i' Berry) 3 Also started: 4 First Glance, 9st. 31b.; ® Sst. 31b,; 3 United Service, o6t, dlb.; 30 John Barleycorn, Sst.: 2 Tst. 121b.; Veg, Tst. 31b.: 11 Directoire, Bst. 121b.; T ftgatiruanui. carried 6st.-12Jlb.

A good start was effected, but Ngaitiruanui would not move, and after ■goiu" a few yards was pulled up. The first" to stnko the rails was P f! g, followed by United Service and Ogier. At the stand the field were bunched, Hessione loading with Directoire and Peg close to her, and then Warstep, Speciallorm, and United Service last. At the mile po;9t Hessione was m charge from Directoire, with Warstep next, Peg fourth, and United Service last. Shortly after entering the back stretch Warstep went to the front, Hessione and Directoire lying neit, and Specalform and first Glanco following. At the half-mile Warstep was just heading First Glance. At the turn into the straight Ogier was coming fast, and First Glance'was done with inside the distance. Ogier came with a' tremendous run, finishing so close to Warstep that the public could not say which had won. The iudge's verdict was for. Warstep by half a head, with Specialform two lengths away, just in front of John Barleycorn. Then, followed Pirst Glance, United Service', Directoire, Hessione, Snapdragon, and Peg in that order. Time, 2min. 3C sec. The pubic gave Warstep a greait ovation.

APPRENTICES' PLATE, of 100 sovs. Sis furlongs. 1 Mr. A. Machell's b. g. Teviotdale, by . Achilles—Strathspey, syrs., 7st. 71b. (E. Ludlow) 1 A Mr. A. B. Armour's Dorothy Perkins, aged, 7st. 71b (A. M'Donald) 2 3 Mr. H. G. Taylor's Coromform, 7st. Tib (K. M'Donald) 3 Also 1 started: G Sartburn, 7st. 71b.; 7 Cuirosfittia, 7st. 71b.; 2 Kilts, 7st. 71b.; 5 Red Pennon, 7st. 71b. " Kilts was left, at the post, and Cuirosettia led Teviotdale and Dorothy Perkins along the back. Teviotdale was in charge before reaching the fat turn, where she was joined by Red Pennon. Dorothy Perkins ran into - third place as they approached the straight. Once iri,tho home stretch Teviotdale drew out, and won nicely by over four lengths from Dorothy Perkins, who beat Coroniform by a head. Time, lmin. 17sec. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. Six furlongs. '4 Mr. J. Puddy's br. h. Sartorze, by Sartti—Quartorze, syrs., 7st. ; 101b. (J. Campbell) 1 10 Mr. J. B. Reid'e Charmilla, 7st. 41b.. (D. Anderson) 2 2 Messrs. Reid and Studholme's Reval, fist. I.llb (C. Beale) 3 .ilso started: G Chudic, Sst. 101b,; 9 Jason, Bst. 41b.; 5 Meltchikoff, Bst.; 3 Dinner Gong, 7st. 101b.; 1 Petrosus, Wt. Sib.; 13 Jeannot, 7st. 41b.; 7 Fender, 7st. 41b.; 8 Golden King, 7st. 931b. (inc. 231b. over); 12 Salzburg, 7st.; 11 Charlotte, 6st. 121b.; la.Marsa, 7st. 21b. (inc. 3lb. over); 11 Miss Finland, Gst. 71b. Salzburg and Chudic were slow to leave the mark. -Meltchikoff drew out at the end of the first furlong from Reval, Petronis, and Charmilla, Dinner Gong, Salzburg, and Sartorze bringing up the rear. Petronis moved up to Meltchikoff's quarters going up the hill, Reval, Miss Finland, and Jason being next, and Dinner Gong dropped right back last. -Meltchikoff landed in the straight clear of Petrosus, Reval being close up next. Inside the distance Sartorze put in a good run, and beat Charmilla by. half « length. Reval was almost in line third. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. STEWARD'S WELTER HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. One mile. 3 Mr. J. Westerman's b. g. Ladrone, bv Sir Laddo—Melusiugadad, Bst. (R. Berry) 1 2 Mr. M. Hobbs's Scotch Melody, 9st. (J. Campbell) 2 5 Mr. H. W. Whitney's Mount Victoria, Bst. 91b (W. Bel)) 3 Also started: 8 Moddite; Sst. Gib.; !) R.usso, list. 31b.; 1 Don Francisco, 9st.; 11 Kilts, Sst. 81b.; . G Sombrero, Bst.; 4 Glenowl, Sst.; 7 Gnome, Bst.; 10 Teodor, In a good start Sombrero was first to begin, but soon gave way to Mount Victoria, Liulrone, and Scotch Melody, Don Francisco bringing up the rear. Racing to the six-furlong post Mount Victoria was leading Ladrone by a. couple of lengths, ami Kilts wa6 closo up third. Ladrono joined Mount Victoria at the fa.r turn, and Scotch Melody moved into fourth place behind Kilts. njw 111 charge *it -the bottom of tho straight, and won easilv by three lengths from Scotch Melody, who beat Mount Victoria by throe lengths. Time, lmin. '13 l-sscc. BERWICK ILINDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs. 3 Mr. .1. Harris's eh. g. Glenfern, by Patroiiiis—Sou'wester mare, aged, list. 21b (R.Berry) 1 11 Mr. J. Prosser's Christmas T.ily, Sst slb (F. E. Jone) 2

i Mr. H. Robb' Sarlomart, Bt. fllb. (B. Deeloy) 3 Also started: 5 Lady Trent, lOst. 316.: 6 Cortc, Bst. 131b.; C'araid Dilca, Sst. 121b.; 1 Triene, Bst. 91b.; Floriliuc, Bst.; 8 Sea Maid, St.; 12 Lady Grafton, St.; 10 Ngaputa, Sst.; 11 A'olspeil, Sst. A good start saw Glcnfern and Sartomart begin smartly, and Trireme got chopped out and dropped back. Christmas Lily was in charge going io tho six-fur-long post from Lady Grafton and Lady Trent. In the straight Glenfern dropped back a bit, but immediately commenced improving his position. In a fine race home Glcnfern just beat Christmas Lily by a long. neck. Sartomart was close up third. Time, lmin. 34-sec. ACCEPTANCES FOR THE SECOND DAY. Dunedin, February 17. The following acceptances have been received for the second day:— HINDON HURDLES. One mile and three-quartere—Ngatiruanui,' 12st. 91b.; Stone Kiuger, list.; Kim, 9st. 911).; Commotion, Sst. 81b.; Optician, 9st. 71b.; Castiron. Sst. 61b.; Peerless. 9st. HENLEY HANDICAP.' Seven furlongs. —Wild Pilgrim, lOst. Sib.; Snapdragon, lOst. 81b.; Golden Rupee, 9st. 41b.; All Ready, 9st. 21b.; Roumania, 9st. lib.; Miss Finland, 9st.; Trireme. 9st.; Floriline, Bst. 101b.; Dorothy Perkins, Sst. 91b.; Varanifvn Bst. 71b.; Princess <Flo, Sst. 21b.; Trilby, Bst.; Volspiel, Bst.; Ngapuna, Bst.; Micky Free, Bst. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP. One mile.—Ogier, Sst. 131b.; Roval, Sst. 131b.; Chudic, Sst. 31b.; Gapon, 7st. lllb.; Golden King, 7st. 71b.; Scotch' Melody, 7st. 71b.; Immer, 7st. 71b.; Colytou, 7st. 71b.; Belledale,- 7st. 71b.; Fender, 6st. 91b.; Salzburg, 6st. 71b. HAZLETT MEMORIAL PLATE, of 300 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Warstep, 9st. lllb.; Reval, 9st. 71b.; Fender, 9st .41b.: Chudic, 9st.; Jason, 9st.; Keel Charm, Bst. 91b.; Don Francisco, Bst. 51b.; Roumania, Sst. 51b.; Fabrilcoff, Bst. 51b.; Golden Rupee, Sst. 51b.; Charmilla, Bst. 21b.; Dinner Gong. Sst. 21b. OUTEAM HANDICAP. Six furlong. —Lady Trent, lOst.; All Ready, Sst. lllb.; Christmas Lily, Sst. lllb.; Miss Finland. Sst. 101b.; Sartomart, Sst. 91b.; Caraid Dileas, Bst. 91b.; Trireme, Sst. 91b.; Redowa, Sst. 51b.; Seamaid, 7st. 71b.; Este, 7et. 71b.; Garetta, 7st. 71b.; Helicon, 7st. 71b.; Lady Grafton. 7st. 71b.; Ngapuna, 7et. 71b.; Micky Free, 7st. 71b. DOMAIN HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Obsono, 9st.; Meltchikoff, Sst. 41b.; Jason, Sst. 21b.; Martian Maid, Sst.; Charmilla, 7st. 131b.; Petrosus, 7st. 131b.; Golden King, 7st. 81b.: Immer, 7st. 81b.; Formal, 7st. 41b.; Glenfern, 7st. 21b.; Charlotte, Cst. lllb. CITY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.Snub, Bst. 101b.; Recorder, Sst. 41b.; Bellshire. 7st. 131b.; Thaddeus, 6st. 711). SUBURBAN WELTER HANDICAP. One mile.—Peg, 9st. "lb.; Ladrone, Sst. 31b.; ' Moddite, 9st, 31b.; Jeannot, 9st.; Directoire, Sst. 121b.; Don Francisco, Sst. lllb.; Russo, • Sst. 101b.; Mount Victoria, Bst. 61b.; Kilts, 7st. 131b.; Feodore, 7st. 101b.; Glenowl, Tst. 101b.; Gnome, 7st. 10lb.; Cortes, 7st. 101b. EMERSON'S APPEAL DISMISSED. Dunedin, February 17. In the matter'of the appeal by C. R. Emerson, jockey, against the decision of 'the Wellington District Committee, in dismissing the appeal lodged by him against the decision of the stewards of the Wellington Racing Club in suspending -him until March 31 for negligence in riding in that he pulled his mount, Sutala, kick somewhat and endeavoured to go in to the rails without first ascertaining that he was not interfering with any other horses, with the result that the horse Biineter struck :kis mount and so caused an accident, the judges of the Racing Conference decided as follows to-night-.— "We are of opinion that Emerson .was guilty of negligence in riding, and we therefore dismiss the appeal.—(Sgd.) Hugo Friedlander, P; Miller, B. L. Lane."