THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2999, 9 February 1917, Page 6

THE TURF

TARANAKI MEETING

STAKES WON BY ESTLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association. New Plymouth, February 8. The Taranaki Jockey Club's races war#' concluded to-day in fiue -weather, and before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £22,697, as compared with. " jEIB,CSG for the same day last year, making ft total of £43,129 10s. for the meetins, is against £36.220 last year, an increase of £6909 10s. OKIKE HURDLES, of 135 sots. Oner mile and a half and 100 yards. 1 Grey Guard, list (E. Copestake) J\ 2 Combustion, lOst. slb 2 1 . 1 Simple Sam, lOst. 1111} 3 ; Also started: 5 Camp Guard, list.;. 3 Union Jack, 95t.61b.; 6 King Simon, 9st. "Won by two lencrths, the third horse six lengths away. Time, 2min. 54sec. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP, of 150 sots. Five furlongs. 6 Greenstreet, 7st.' 4lb. ... (G. Clarke) 1 3 Madam Ristori. 7st. 61b . 2 2 Interlude, Bst. 6lb. .......................... 3- ' Also started:' 5 Tvson. Bst. 121b.; -i Glenrov. Bst 101b.; 1 Ring Lupin, Bst. 51b. Won by half a length, the third hors« a head away. Time, lmin. 2 l-ssec. • TARANAKI STAKES, of 500 core. Sir furlongs. Weight-for-age. 2 Estknd ' G - Clarke) T 1 Bimeter * £ . 3 Nvstad The onlv starters. Won by thiee-quar-ters of a length, the third horse a length; away. Time, lmin. 13 3-ssec. OMATA HACK HANDICAP, ( of 100 sovs.. Six furlongs. 1 Revocation, Bst. 91b (A. Reed) 1 5 Pergola. 7st. 7)b - 2 Rockfield, Sst. 121b. 3 Mpo started: 3 Coropett, 9st. 41b.; 4 Fidelio, Sst. 21b.; 6 Sylviaroa,, /st.6lb. Won by a length and a half, the third horse three lengths oway. Time, lmin. . 15isec. PAUL MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of 250sovs. Nine' furlongs. 8 Sunbii'd, 7st. 9lb. ......... (B. Deeley) 1 5 Master Lupin, 7st. 101b. * 1 Lady Penury, Bst 10lb. 5 Also started: 4 Zetes, <st. ' nl ? n man, 7st. slb. (carried 7st. 6ilb.); 2 Housfj" ■wife, 7st. 411). (carried 7st. 551b.); t Pendoon. 7st. (carried 7st. 21b.); 6 Sifjno, ist.;: 3 Waiuta, 7st. (carried 7st. 21b.); 10 Parana, G=t. 101b. ' , Won by a head, the third horse a neck away. Time, lmin. 571-ssec. KAWATt HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half, i 1 Iceberg, 75t.131b (R. Browne) 1 4 Dingle, - 7 Clavis, 7st; 61b. 3 Also started: a Deesule, Sst.; - Nor- ' manbv. 7st. 131b.: U Waioture, ist. 2 b.;: i 9 Svlvandale, 7st. lib.; 6 Narina, 7st. lib.; 1 10 Royal Park, 7st.; 12 Ticino. 7st.; 8 i Hinetoa. Gst. 12l!>.; 3 Thrace. 6st. 121b. [ Won liy a lenitli, the third horse three- , lengths away. Time, lmin. 50 4-ssec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. : 3 Cora Ora, 7st. 9lb (H. loung) 1 ; 2 Veto, Sst. Gib »' 4 Lady Middleton. B't. 61b - 3 ! Also started: 5 Glenroy. 9st.; 1 TreeLucerne, Bsfc. 9U>. r6 Rockfield, 7st. 61b.] t 7 Tirana, 7st. 31b. . ; Won bv three-parts of a length, the 1 third horse half a length away. Time, . lmin. 14 2~sFec. - URENUI ELECTRIC HANDICAP., of i 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Weight, Sst. 71b. , 4, Sylvia Beedie (OShea). 1 , 3 Rawakore, j f 9 Paul Moore 9 . Also started: 2 Shandon Bells, 12 Rifls--1 Tire, 5 Kev. 1 Husbandman's Queen, 8 1 Barter, 11 Gipsv Gem, 7 Trombone, 14Lar--1 vol, 6 Huzza. 10 Kitogue. 13 Rook roan, s Won by half a length, the third horso - a lepctli away. Time. lmin. 4sec.

MARLBOROUGH MEETING LADIFT WINS BIG- HANDICAP. By Telegraph—Press Association. . Blenheim, February S. Tho Marlborough Racing Club's Meeting to-day attracted a good attendance,, and was held in splendid weather. Thetotalisator receipts wero. -C 7733. , Results:— TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Four furlongs. 1 Kind's Armour 1 2 Beitope , G Bollbird ••••■■• *> Also started: Cerrify, Marengal, Arehia. Won by two lengths, lime, 50Jsec. REDWOOD HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Waimatoa, 7st. 12lb. ■ 1 3 Coldstream, 9st. 41b 2 Daytime, 9st. 121b - • J Also started: Otter, Bst.; Eron.Boy, 6st. 121b. ■ . ' , . Won by three lengths, lime, limn. 1 3-ssec. OMAKA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Iviltess, 9st. '1 3 Altercation, lOst. » 4 To .Opai, Bst.. _21b........ — 3 Also started: Kukri, 9st.; Imanbbon, Bst. 71b. . . . "Won by a length'. Time, Imm. -9sec. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 225 sovs. One mile and a, quarter. 2 Ladify, J 3 Tango, Bst ••••••••:■• X 6 Bradamante, fet. /lb. ■> Also started: C4old Soult, 9st.; Heeltap, Bst. 41b.; Need, 7st. 61b.; Rumania, 6s Wo'u by half a length. 2min. 8 4-ssec. SUMMER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Bairnstlale, Bst.- 21b. J 3 Trickery, 7st. slb. 1 6 Stargazer, 7st. 51b. ■■■.. ••• J Also started: Te Opai, ,ist, /lb., Rosiam, 7st. 51b.; Black Night, /st. 51b.; Hoia, 7st. 51b. ■ „„ c . Won by a length. Time, Imm. lo 3-5 WAIRAU TROTTING HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Two miles. 10 Brachycome J 6 Bobbie B , 1 Blue Wood Scratched: Imperial Dolly, Kanpara. Won by six lengths. Time, smin. SEYMOUR- WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. 1 Lady General, Bst. 71b 1 6 Pariform, 9st. * 2 Totaranui, 9st , Also started: Want, 9st; Bradamante, Bsfc; Rockbound, 9st.; Otter, 9st.; Amity, S3 Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 15 2-ssec. RIVER-LANDS HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs. 1 Prince Delaware, 9st. - 81b. 1 3 Splendidus, 9st. 2 i Humorist, - <st. 71b. - •' / Also started: Excitement, Est.; Perrier, Sst. 41b.; King's Armour, /st. /lb.; Stnrgazer, 7st. 71b. . Won by a length. Time, Imm. u 3-5 6ec.

POVERTY BAY MEETING

CtEFT SCORES IN. THE STAKES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Gisborne, February 8. The Poverty Bay Turf Club's Summer Meeting opened to-day in glorious weather. There trns a large attendance, and the totalisator handled ,£17,106 ! for tho day, as compared with <£14)964 last year. Results: — WELTER HANDICAP, of 125 eevs. One mile. . 3 Golden Glade, 9st. 181b J 5 Blackall, lOst. 101b. { 1 Lady Alicia, Bst. 41b * Also started: 1 Tavistock, lOst. 91V.;, Niglitwatch, 9st. 101b.; 2 Pearl Maue. 9st. 91b.; G Cymer, Bst. ' Won by a length and a half, iinio, lmin. 45sec. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sots One mild and three-quarters. 2 The Summit, . list. -31b J 4 Bodonham, lOst. 81b - ~ 3 Brunswick, 9st. 3 Also started: 1 Black Heart, list. 11 ib.; 5 Glourin, 9st.j G Zain, 9st / Won by ft length.. Time, tain liter. TELEPHONE HANDICAi 1 , of 1« k<t». Five furlongs. 1 Carlysian, 9at. lib. ... I ti Kaumananhiri,' vet 2 3 Watchful, Bst. 6lb ® | Also started; 2 Cwlatour, 8b». 6«Ii; i

feosevear. 7st. _61b.; 7 'Mandoline, 7st. 31b.; o Queen Lizzie, 7st.- - tl ™ length... Time, lmin. , TUBANGA STAKES, of 300:govs. Ono ' 2. Cloft, - "fe}; 0 a quarter. 1 Multifual, 10st. ... ~ 6 Dribble, Gst. 121b ■'■"'■ " S ' '• 7st - 1 lib.; 0 DisiSf V l '?''' 7st ,' * rustic;' Gst. /lb., G Aiystenarch, Gst. 71b ?s Won by tiro lengths'. Time, 2min. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 100 sore. Four 4 Tornea r ■ i -I JiareiiiEi Bm'taSt' - Ml ' 3 Bl " t *"»► 11 Won by a length.' Time, 57sec. COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 125 o'T 1 ■' sovs. Six ftfrlongs. I Lord Ainslio, 7st. 121b ' 1 1 Spectual, Sst.' 91b.'-. !!!!!"!!" 2 5 Lady Gazeley, 7st. SllTZZ"Z'"""; 3 ' pi | started : 8 Woodiw, Bst. (ilb.; 4 ~•??, , Lad y. Sst. 51b.; 7 Buy Ethel, 7st.; b Likely, 7st. . ■ -Won by two lengths. Time, linin. lasec. .. • HACK HANDICAP, of 123 sovs. One mile. 2 Hylami, 7st. lib j 4 Grand Idea, Sst. 71b. • . ■" 2 3 Hythread, 7st. 131b '. ZZ..Z 3 Also started: 1 .Hexton, 9st. Sib.; '5 Noivra, 7st. Won by a length. Time, linii, 41 o-asec. FLYING HANDICAP, of 175 sovs. Six i furlongs. ■ 3 Watchful, Sst. 21b. 1 * Colonnade, Gst. 71b a 5 Zeus, Bst 3 . Als» started: 1 BIB.T 2 ■ Downham, Bst. lllb. : Won by a length. Time, 1 lmin. 11 3-ssec. POVERTY BAY ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press (Association. t Gisborne, February 8. Tho Poverty Bay Turf Club's acceptancos for tho second day; are:—• STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. {Six furlongs.—Gazique, 9st. 4ib.; Cleft, rat. 4.1b.; Dovrnbam, Sst. 51b.; Carlatour, '. s £*. > H ex ton, 7st. 81b.; Colonnade, 6st. 91b.; Hythread, 6st. 71b, HURDLES HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One milo and a half.—The Summit 12st, Jib.; Black Heart, :11st. 101b.; Bodenham, lOst. 101b.; Woolloomooloo, lOst. 61b.; Con, lOst. 41b.; The Chef, 9st.'6lb.; Glouria, Ost.; Znin, Ost.; Thruster, fct. HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. Six furlongs,—Lord Ainslio, Ost. ; Ran* mamnvhiri, Sst.- 91b. ; • Brunswick,Sst. Sib.; Gold Shot, Sst. 21b.; Lady Gazclev, 7st; 111b.-; Cynier, 7st. 71b.; Boggik, .7et. 4lb. . SUNDERLAND STAKES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ouo mile.—Cleft, Sst. Gib. : Teka, Sst. 121b.; Watohfnl, 8?t. 61b.; Perfidy,, Bst. 21b.; Blackall, Sst. 21b.; Pacific Slope, 7st. 10lb.; Tho Summit, 7st. 101b.; Mistic, 7st. lib.; Dribble, (Sst. 13'b.; Grand Idea. 6st. 71b.; Mandoline, 71b.; Hythread, (ist. 71b.; Mysteriareli, Gst. 71b. -MAIDEN SCURRY, HANDICAP, .of 125 em. Five {urioiigs.—Torne.a, Ost.; Karema, Sst. 111b.; Kdliinahina, Bst. 61b.; Red Cloud, Sst.; Itinemanawaroa, ' 7st. 131b.; Patniiiratn, 7st. 1311).; Black 1 Lacc, 7st. 131b.; Bombardoss, 7st. 131b.; Multive, 7st. 131b.; Headnchol 75t."131b. 1 ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One mile.—Black-all, lOst. 61b.; ! Grand Idea,. Sst. 121b.; Hylami. Bst. 81b.; 1 Flash. Lady, Sst. 51b.; Nowra' Gex, 7st. ' .PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP, of < 150 . sovs.' . Five furlongs.—Carlysian, Sst.'l3lb.; Spectual, Sst. 91b:|'Carlatour;' 1 S«t. 21b.; Potentiality. Sst.' 21b.; Lord Ainslie. 7st. 81b.;' Raumamnvhiri, : 7st. ! Sib.; War Tax, 7st.; - Woodrow, 7st.; Lady Gazelev, Gst. 91b. FAREWELL'HANDICAP/of 125 *SOVS. I Six furlongs and a half.—Teka, 9st. 101b.; , Golden Glade'. 9st. lib.j' Zeus, Bsl\ 91b.; Hexton, ,Bst. 41b.; Pearl Marie, Bst. 31b.; ' Potentiality, Sst. 31b.; Mistic,'Sfit.; Lady ] Alicia, 'fist: 91b.; Madeline, Gst. 9lb.j i Hythread, Gst. 71b.; Brunswick,- Gst. 71b. j -■ ■ ... ■ . 1 WOODVILLE "ACCEPTANCES. ' • By .Telegraph—Press.-Association., s _ Waodville r February 8. ], Acceptances for tho- Woodville , J.C. g meeting arc:— . ... j MAIDEN PLATE, of 65 sovs. Six ( furlongs.;.. Weight-for-age,-VLady Mas- I cot, Achi Bnba, Rawakore, Verffillion, C Bagdad, 1 ' Hora, : Wavmaid, Whitipiti, 2 Agnestes, Chimera,'Astrophel,-Lady ICil- 1 worth, liecord Breaker,' . Gentle Lady, Puncha, Best Maii, Polynesian. . HACK HANDICAP HURDLES, of 100 J 60V6. One mile and three-quar.ters.—Sir V Fisher; list. lib.; !Jom, lOst, ,131b.; Con-' i fusion, 9st. 31b.; The Great Mogul, 9st. 21b.; Grey; Guard,.. ; Gst. lib.; Hylans, Sst-; Paramahoni, 9st.j Powder Fox,Sst.; i Blue Thread, 9st.-; Papatere, 9st.; Beno, • WHAEITI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 I Bovs. Seven furlongs—Lord Laddo, Bst.' 1 81b.; Eevalenta, Bst; : 51b.; Ngaran, -Bst.- 8;

'• 51b.*; Vladineau, Sst. 41b.; Carillon 7s 131b.; Swinton, Jst. 121b.; Consultatioi 7st. 'lb.; Lady Edith, 7st. 71b.; Hopeiti 7st. 71b.; Mil Maine, 7st. 71b.; Mystnici 0 7st. 31b.; Woodlark, Gst. 131b.; Manhal tan, list. 121b.; To Opai, Gst. 01b.; "\Vesl 1 olla, Gst. 71b.; Warmaid, Gst. 71b. 2 . WOODVILLE CUP, of 250 soys. On 3 niilo awl a qnartor.—Bed Ribbon, "Bsl 5 61b.; Orleans, 7st. 131b.; Ladifv. 7st 131b i- Beltane, 7st. 91b.; Housewife, 7st". 81b! . Bronk Delaval, 7st. 81b.; Sottler, 7sl lib.; .Sir Agnes, Gst. 121b.; Tango, Gsl i. 121b. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 10 r snvs. Six furlongs.—Rockfield, Bst. 91b. Foeman, Sst. 81b.; Mahzoltov, Bt. lib. 1 Splendidus, Bst.; Discussion, 7st. 111b. 2 Parisian Diamond, 7st. 111b.; jforrii J Pota,' 7st. 01b.; Sabnna, 7st. 71b.; Humor , ist, 7st. 41b.; Sunshade, 7st. 31b.; Ally , 7st. 31b.; Mnymorn, fist. 131b.; Dee] 1 Sleep, Gst. 131b.; Go]db&nrinsr, Gst. 131b. St. Bees, 6st. 121b.; Degeur, Gst. 121b. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, of 121 sovs. Seven furlongs—Husbabye. Bst 121b.; Lady Middleton. Sst. 121b.; Multi , plicity, 83t.111b.; Glorify, gst. 111b.; Mas , ter Moutoa, . Sst. nib.; Shnki, Sst. 81b. i .Tean Laddo, Sst. 71b.; Foeman, Sst. Gib. i Nsarun, Sst. Gib.; Nannir, Sst. 511). I Thrace. Sst. 51b. 1 VICTORIA HACK HANDICAP, of 10( sors. Ono mile and about 170 yards.— Lord T.n<ldo, Bit. 13'b.; Mvsteriarcb, 9st, 81b.; Tbrjico, Sst. 211>.; Pourparler, flst. 21b.; Ladv Edith, Sst. 131b.; Hopeito, Sst. 131b.; Tbc Baronet, Sst. 121b.; Pirinc I/ne, St. 71b. ; Te Opai, Bst.- 71b.; Ryl- ! stnnn. Sst. 71b. : TELEPHONE HANDICAP, of "0 sovs. Fire furlongs.—Eorm Up. Sst. 111b. k Interlude, Sst. Gib.; Trials, 7st. 131b.; Botanist, 7st. 121b.; Tyson, 7st. 81b. j Tino Atua, 7st. 81b.; Shiela, 7st. 41b.; . Rockfield, . 7st. 31b.; Sarali Grand, Gt. 111b.; Honey Bee. Gst. 101b.; Princess Mnutoa, Gst. 71b.; Malizoltov, Gst. 71b.; Topsy, Gst. 71b. WEIGHTS FOR WANGANUI. By Tcletrvaph—Press Association.\ New Plymouth, February Si The following weights have been declared by Mr. G. Morse for the/ first day of the Wanganui autumn meeting:— WANGANtJI CUP, of 900 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. —Bee, 9st.; Bunting, Sst. 101b.;. Colonel Soult, Bst. 91b.; Egypt, Sst. 91b.; Depredation, Bst. Gib.; Rewi Poto, Bst. 31b.; Rangitero, Bst.'2lb.; indigo, 7st. 131b.; Sunbird, 7st. 101b.; Analogue, 7st. 91b.; Client, 7st. 91b.; Bjorneborg, 7st. 81b.; Blackall, 7st. 8lb.; Master Lupin, 7st. 51b.; Bronk Delaval, 7st 21b.; Orleans, 7st.; 6st. 131b.; Housewife, Gst. 101b.; The Summit, 6st. 101b.; Master Moutoa, 6st. 81b.; Paraoa, 6st. 71b.; Alteration, Gst. 71b.; Sir Wallace, Gst.rfib. FLYING HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Six furlongs.—Tete-a-Tete, lOst. 21b.; Bimeter, 9st. 121b.; Chakwana, Sst. 31b.; Nystad, Sst.; Glenroy, 7st. 131b.; Interlude, 7st. lllb.'; Zuland, 7st. 911).; Fqrm Up, 7st. 91b.;. Wrestler, 7st. 81b.; , Veto, 7st.' 81b.; Lady Middleton, 7st. 71b.; Tree Lucerne, 7st. 511).; Probation, 7st. 51b.; Cora Ora, 7st. 51b.; Cea6e Fire, 7st. 51b.; Astor, 7sL lib.; Tyson, 7st. lib.; Green6trcot, 7st. lib.; .Golden Grafton, 7st. lib.; Jean Laddo, 7st.; Coropott, Gst. 121b.; Madam Ristori, 6st. 121b.; Gang [ Awn, 6st. 91b.; Rockfield, 6st. 71b. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 200 sots. EigTit furlongs and a half.—Rewi Poto, 9st. 71b.'; Cloft, Bst. 21b.; Ararat, Sst. lib.; Devotion, 7st. 1011).; Ladify; 7st. 101b.; Ladv Middleton, 7st. 101b.; Astor, 7st. 81b.; Paraoa, 7st. Gib.; Mascot, 7st. 61b.; Princess Moutoa, 7st. 61b.; Ceaso Fire, 7st. Glb.i Golden Grafton, 7st. 41b.; Coropett, 7s't.; Vladineau, 6st. 131b. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 150 bovs. Six furlongs.—Tantalus, 9st.; Agnestcs. Bst.- 131b.; Acre, Bst. 101b.; Birkenvale, Bst. 91b.; Coral Queen, Sst. 31b.; Ribble, Sst. ,31b.; Astropbel, 7st. 131b.; Coolpan, 7st. 121b.; Silver Tongue, 7st. 121b.; Staccato, 7st. 121b. . PETRE-HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs.—Cora Ora, 9st. 101b.; Miss Do Val, 9st. 81b.; Revocation, Ost. 51b.; Madam Ristori, Bst. 131b.; Moutoa Queen, Sst. 101b.; Rockfield, Sst. 101b.; Tantalus, Bst., 81b.;/Starengo, Bst. 81b.; Penniloss,' Bst. 51b.; Volo, Bst. 41b.; Munition, Sst. 31b.; Deeside, Bst. 21b.; Rowa Rewa, 7st. lllb.; Matty, 7st. lllb.; Lady Edith, 7st. 61b.; Carmel Arch, 7st. 51b.; HaUpai, 7st. 511*.; Sylviaroa, 7st. 31b.; J Husbandman's Queen, 7st. lib.; Tho Waif, l 7st.; Ribble, 7st.; Haerengaewe, 7<st.;: Going-Some, 7st'.; Graved, 7st. WIR.ITOA HACK HANDICAP, of 120 sovs.- Eight furlongs and a half—Analogue, Ost. 121b.; Spain, 9st.; Hexton, 9st.; Altercation, Sst. 101b.; Iceberg, Sst. 101b.; Henry Clay, Sst. 101b.; Sunny Climes,' .7st. 131b.; Thames, 7st. '91b.; Pohehe, 7st. 81b.; Lady E<lith, 7st. 51b.; Crown .Head, -7st. 31b.; Sail Home, 7st. 21b.; Thrace, 7st.; T'icino, 7st.; War Loan, 7sti ;■ Hinetoa, 7st. WESTMERE HURDLES, of 200 sovs. Two miles.—Tararu ' Jack, list. 121b.; Harbour Light, list. 121b.; ICurapai, list. 9.1b..; Record, lOst. 91b.; Glenorchy, 9st. lllb.; Morton, 9st. 91b.; Camp Guard, 9sfc TAYFORTH HACK WELTER, of 120 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half—Sir Wallaco, lOst. lib.; Spain, Ost. 121b.; Altercation, 9st. 91b.; 'Iceberg, Ost. 91b.; Lord Nelson,. Sst. 81b.; Thames, Sst. 81b.; Haupai,. Bst. 41W; Sail Home, Sst. 21b.; Thrace,. Bst.; War Loan, Sst.; Hinetoa, Sst.; Slipshot, ,Bst.

;■ NOTES AND COMMENTS ii . IBY Glencoe.l ' After a very strenuous'week followoi of raco meetings can enjoy a rest T' clay, as there arc no meetings on. Tl week's racing will .bo brought to a coi elusion to-morrow, when tlio To Kui meeting will bo held, and the Inst da of tlio Poverty Bay meeting will tali place. Ladify .was badlr left at tlio start c . tlio Marlborough Clip, but the' Levi , maro mado'amends yesterday, when si: ; scored in the President's Handicap. Th ; runner-up Tango, who had 1211 ' more in the saddle than slio won .wit on the opening day.. " J. O'Neil, who had chargo of Di Gam ' when that horse raced amongst tho iiae . class in New Zealand prior to winnin ' handicap events at -Flemint;ton, is n . ported to be in a very serious way a To Kuiti. O'Neil lias had charge of ' team of horses at Te Awamutu i'or th past fow months, but was compelled t \ tako to his bed. a few weeks ago.- H \ is said to bo suffering from an acut ; internal attack, which is causing hi 1 friends much anxiety. ! Mr. H. P. M'Lauglilan's starting stall aro to bo tried again at the Februar meeting of Tattersall's Club in Soutl Australia, where they were given a trln some tilno ago with so mncli satisfaction that tho further tests are justified, li - tlito opinion of tho executive of tho clu of which Mr. M'Laughlan is a member. After a long series of placed perform ances the two-year-old colt Estland &u on tho winning list yesterday when h downed Bimctcr in'tlio Tar.maki Sialics Tho winner was receiving over 3st. iror BimeterTho Awapuni-trainod King's Armoui who lias several times shown a, lot o: paco over a' sliort course, was equal t< winning tho Trial Hack Handicap n: Kiverlands 'yesterday. His success wa well anticipated. The English-bred maro Green street who has not been very successful as : galloper, scored in the Grandstand Han dicap at New Plymouth yesterday. The chestnut maro is not likely to be racet much nyirp, and will probably go to tlu stud next 6eason. "Whoti Waimatoa acted as runner-ui to Ayah at tho last Woodvillo meeting the local trainer J. M'Laughlin was sc impressed with tho form of the Achilles .gelding that ho endeavoured to purchase liim, but his owner would not sell. Af the Otaki-trained animal lias sineo wov four races, M'Laughlin is doubtless re. garding himself as unlucky that tho dea did.not come off. Somo remarkably small prices Jiav( teen paid by the 'machine pn handicaps during the last few weeks. At Marlborough SamisOn, Waimatoa (2), Furling, and Bairnsdalo all paid very small prices. A good percentage of wins for favourites generally . means an increased totalisator turnover, as the money gets more widely distributed, and on this account it is a good thing for tho racing clubs, A Press Association telegram from Sydney states that tho Owners and Trainers' Association thorn are suggesting tc tho Jockey Club that when entries arc mado t'lio last two performances of tho liorso entered should bo stated. It is said that had this been done Sasanof would not linvo got in at Gst. 111b. in tho last Melbourne Clip, as he had previouslywon a valuable weight-for-ngo race. This was tlio Hawko's Bay Stakes, and tho performance certainly was a good one, but it was not so much tho winning of the race as tho circumstances under which ho scored. • It will bo remembered that at tho start of tho raco another liorso cannoned into Sasanof, and caused tho Martian gelding to lose fully fifty lengths. '' Now this fact .would not go in with tho entry if the suggested amendment takes place, and it cannot be urged in Dr.' Long's favour that lie did not know Sasanof won tho race, for, if not, he certainly should liavo. Tho result would be published in the leading sporting papers in Australia, and tTie' V.lt.C. liandicappor should keep in touch with all form. Probably lie did know Siusanof had won the race in question,' "biit decided that as Hyttns was rnnner-up, only a ncclc away, tlio performance was' nothing out of tlio common. Tho finest Fluid Magnesia is SHARLAND'S. More freshly mado than imported kinds. Guaranteed highest strength and purest quality'. Larger bottle—lower price. One shilling.—Advt!