THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 127, 15 February 1918, Page 7

THE TURF

DUNEDIN RACES

$ EGMONT MEETING * • VOLO WINS THE BIG HANDICAP. ESTLAND SCORES IN TEE STAKES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hawsra, February 14. The Egmont Summer Meeting was concluded to-day in fine wciuher. There was a large attendance. The totalisator llgures for the day were £30,017, and for the meeting £59,050, an increase of £15,049 over Ihe corresponding meeting last year. Hesuits:— OKAIAWA HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and a half. 4 Otter, lOst. 61b (Stan. Iteid) 1 3 Arlington, list. 131b 2 ■i Portland Lady, list. 81b ....... 3 Also started: 5 Parawanui, lOst. 61b.; 1 Plying Camp, lOst. 41b.; - 8 Zete3, lOst. 21b.; 7 Paul Moore, 9st lllb.; 6 Calais, 9st. 111b.; 9 Ratana, 9st. ■ Won, after a punishing finish, by a neck. Timo, 2min. 452-sses. ' WAIMATE HANDICAP, of 250 sovs. Six furlongs. 7 Astor, 6st. lllb (li. Morris) 1 j Black Ada, 7st. ,81b 3 Blackada. 7st. 81b 2 Also started: 4 Revocation, 7at. 101b.; A Movement, 7st. 61b.; 2 Turanyapito, 7st. lib.; 9 Coropett, 6st. lljlb.; 8 Zolo, 6sst. 71ij.: 6 Madam Ristori, 7st. 91b. a half, lime, lmln. 41sec. FARMERS' PLATE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile add a distance. 7 Reparation, lOst. 71b (Bhort) 1 8 Warmth, lOst. 71b. ... ■••• 2 5 Waioture, lOat. 91b. — 3 Also started: 6 Huzza, list. 71b.; 1 Royal Park,'list.; 2 Trombone, list,; J Sell-Alli-ance, lOsf. lllb.; 11 Cordon, lOst. 71bj 9 Lake Eel, lOst. 71b.; 10 Gaekwar, lOst. 71b.: 4 Mattock, 12st. 41b. . Mattock won the handicap by two lengths from lteparation, but as his rider (Gaisford) failed to draw the proper weight by U!b., the horse was disqualified for the race, which was awarded to Reparation. Time, 2min. l6ec. ATKINSON MEMORIAL STAKES, of 400 govs. One mile and a quarter. „ 2 Volo, 7st. (L. Morris) 1 1 Impediment, Bst. 91b 2 5 Lady Beaufort, 6st. lljlb •••■— » Also started: 3 Pnraoa, 7st. 51b.; 4 Alteration, 6st. 81b.; 6 Cora Ora, 6st_. 71b. _ Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 8 3-sscc. MAIDEN' HACK SCURRY, of 120 sovs. Fivs furlongs. Weight, Bst. 71b. 1 Staccato (B. Deeley) 1 6 All Over 7 Nemaline ? Also started: 9 Anita, 8 Kaimanawanui, 12 Hangatua, 13 Applaud, 17 Oymro, 19 Kemra, 20 Jane Douglas, 15 Coronita. 11 Key, 14 Chrystal Palace 3 Tempo, 2 Turpinito, 16 Lipton, 21 Loopline. 5 Slack Mark, 10 Ibex, 14 Oika, 3 Gonskuß. Won comfortably by three lengths. Time, lmin. 23-ssc. HAWERA STAKES, of 400 sovs. One mile. 1 Estland, 9st. lib (J. O'Slicr) 1 2 Koesian, Bst. lllb 2 3 Nystad, 9st •■"•••• 3 Tho only starters. Won by a leugth and a half. Time, lmin. 14sec. ' INAHA HACK FLAT, of 120 sovs. Six furlongs. 2 P.awakore, Bst. (F. Johnson) 1 3 Signorella, Est. 51b 2 4 White Ranger, 7st. 81b. •■••••■ 3 Also started: 1 Matty, Bst. 71b.; 7 Pergola, Bst. 21b.; 5 Munition. 7st. 101b.; 6 Winning Shot. 7st 31b.: 8 Tiranga, 7st. Won comfortably b- three lengths. Time, lmin. 15scc. NORMANBY WELTER of 200 sovs. Eight furlongs and a half. 2 Henry Clay, Eat. 31b (B. Deeley) 1 1 Cheddar, Bst. 121b « 5 Cello. Est .. Vn , "vv," 3 Also started: 6 Iceberg, 9st.; 4 Paddington Green, Bst. lllb.; 7 George, Bst. 81b.; 3 Colorado, Bst. 71b. , ' Won by a length. Time, lmin. 49 Msec.

CUP WON BY MARCERINE. KILBOYNE- • WINS PUBLICANS' HANDICAP. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, February 14; The Dunedin Autumn Meeting opened in fine, though dull, weather. The attendance -was good. dcßpite railway restrictions. Tho totalisator handled £23,27?. 10s., oomuared with £18,137 last year. An inQtiiry was bel<l coiiccrninff B<ittic Evo's loss of a, rider in tho Publicans' Handicap. It was decided that the evidence showed that tho mishap was accidental Resultß:— AUTUMN HURDLES. o£ 130 sova. One mile and three-quarters. 3 Bore, lOst. 111b (P. Ellia! 1 1 -Luff. list. 31b (U. lteed) 2 4 Turehaua. 9st. lllb (J. Beale) o Albo started: 5 Partisan, Bst. 71b.; 3 Hy--6 Prairie Fire, 7st. 31b.: 6 Oalnia. 9st. San Sebastian struck tho hurdle in front of the stand and fell away Bore. Luff, and Turehaua took tho last hurdlo togother. A good race between Boro and luff resulted in the former winning by a short half longth. Turebnua was eight lengths away. Time, Jmin. 20sco. GLADBROOK HANDICAP, of 110 hots. Ono inilo. 2 Hot Air, 9st. lib (P. Andcrton) 1 I Michaels, Sst. 51b — (A. il'Kay) 2 8 Micky Free, Bat. fib (A. Reed) 3 Also started: Partisan, B<t 71b.; 3 Hylaus, Sst. 61b.; 4 Harlequin. BhU 61b.; 6 Rolonius, Sst. 31b.; 7 Placid. 7st. 21b.; 9 Arihia, 7st. 81b.; 10 Wincform, 7st 71b Micky Free led out. followed by Hot Air and Miohaela. Hot Air led at the three furlong post, and won by ft length and a half. The third horse -was two lengthfl and a half Time, luiiu. 42 4-sboo CHAMPAGNE STAKES, °t 3WI «ovs. Six furlongs. 1 Heathcrcott, Sst. 10'b. ... (F. ,E. Jones) 1 li Scornful. Bat. 71b (J. Campbell 2 2 Punka,. Sst. 1211) (W. O'Hallotan) 3 Also started: ! Lionskm. Bst. 121b.; 3 Preface, Sst. 71b.: 4 Proludinm, Bfet 71b.; 4 Caverock, Bst. 71b. With half the journey gone. Ileathercote joined Scornful iu tho lead. In tho run home the former won by two lenjMß. Punka- waß another lingtl" tvivj. Imin. 164-ssec. DUNBDIN CCP, of 1000 sovn. Ota'- m>Vand a h&U. 10 Margerine, Bat Elb (W. Bush) 1 3 Wardancer, Bst.' 41b, (J. Campbell) 2 1 Glendowor, 7st. 71b _(C. Kecdi « Also (farted: 1 Adjulant, vtt. lib.; 6 Roi'ke's Drift. Bst- 1311).; 4 Dovotion 851. 41b.; 5 Miss do Yal, Sst. lib.; S Mnlticipal, 7st. lllb.; 2 Mnrsa, 7st. 101b ; 9 Ascalaphus, 7st. 81b.; 12 Ko.uwhero. 7rt. 71b.; ?st.; 14 Roee Pink, 7st. 41b.; 15 King Star, 7st. lib.: 13 Ktllard. 7st., 11 KilbTogan. 7st.; 15 Osier, 7st.; IT Whipcord. 7st. ■_ A petfeet start wai effected. Pose Pink, Ascalaplms, and MaTsa took the lead, with Killarfl last. At the seven furlongs JTosn <Pink and Ascalanhus were thrcs lengths ahead, with Kilbrogan and Adjutant next. Wardancer turned for home In front of Rosa Pink and Adjutant, with MRrgerino coming fast. After a splendid finish Margerine won bv a head. Glendower was nearly three' lengths away third. Tinle, 2min. 33 4-sseo. APPRENTICE'S PLATE, of 10J sgve. Six furlongs. 3 Warhawk, Bst. lib (S. Walls) 1 2 Lovo Token, Bst. lib (T. Reed) 2 1 Matilda; 7at. 131b (S. Murray) 3 Also started: 11 Sammy Slick, Bst, lib.; 5 Red Tape, Bst. lib,; 8 Little Willie, Bst. lib.; 10 Lady Rupee, Sst. lib.: 7 Revolution, Sst. lib.; 9 Porter, Bst. lib.; 12 Black Mountain, Sat. lib.; 6 Royal Star, 7st. 131b.; 4 All Rain, 7st. 131b. Matilda. Revolution, and Porter were among the early leaders. Warhawk led at the home turn, winning by three-quarters of a length, Matilda a length and a half away. Time, Imin. 17 l-ssee. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP, of 400 sovs. Six furlongs, 2 Kilboyne, Bst. 31b (A. Reed) 1 t Mohawk, Bst. 91b (M.'l Cay) 2 9- Redshire, 7Bt. 61b (Young) 3 Also started: 5 Killjoy, Bst. 121b.; 4 Brarabletye, Bst. 91b.; 8 Golden King, Sst. 81b.; 6 Phil May, 7st. 91b.; 12 Glensponse, 7st. 81b.; 7 Battle Eve. 7st. 71b.: 3 Tho Whlto King. 7st. 71b.; 14 Merton, 7st. 21b.: 11 Sir Malt, 7st-.; 10 Hornbeam, 7st.; 13 Kllmeedy, 7st.: 16 Triple EiltChte, 7st.; 16 Speedometer, 7st. Glensponso led From a poor start, followed by Hornbeam, Brambletye. Killjoy, and Triple Entente. Kilboyne took tho lead iu tho straight, and won by a neck. The third horse was eloeo np. Time, Imin. 15 3-Ssco. STEWARDS' WELTKIt HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mil®. 8 Hollcon, Est (A. "Ruthven) 1 5 Thaddeus,'9st. 31b U. Olson) 2 10 Hcdowli, Sst. 91b. (L. King) 3 Also started: 1 Probation, 9st, 31b.; 2 Majestikoff, 9st.; 7 Awahoit, 9st.; 4 All Ready, Bst. lolb.; 9 Achilledes Bst. 91b.; 3 Borodino, Sst. 81b.; 6 Special Order. Bst. Helicon look chargo soon after tho start, and, stalling off Tlioddeus. won by half a length; Rcdowa a similar dißtance away. Time, Imin. 42 3-ssec. BERWICK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongs. 1 Kazan, Sst. lllb (F. E. Jones) 1 3 Golden Princess, But. 121b. ... (6. Walls) 2 U Point Blank. Sst (F. Anderson) 3 Also started: 9 Rosevear, 9st. 91b.; 7 Linden, 9st. 21b.; 2 Boneflt. 9st. lib.; 4 Plaoid. Bbl. 41b.: 5 Erroneous. Sst. 21b.; 6 Burrangong, Bst. lib.; 8 Takedown. Bst.; 10 All ltain. Bst.

Bonofit was left at the start. Kazan look charge at tho homo turn and won comfortably. The third horßc was thrco lengths away. Time, Imiu. 30sec. WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY. Puncdfn, February 11. Weights for tlio second day aro:HUIiDLES, ot' 120 sovs One milo and a half. —Bore. 12st. lib.; Itylaus, list, lllb.; San Sebastian, list. Bib.; Lull', list, t l l b.; Cast Iron, list. 71b.; Silver Shield, 9st, 51b.; Peerless, 9st. j3lb.; 'iMreliiuin, S6t, 131b ; Prairie Firo, 9st. 31b.; Giralda, 9st.; Sylvia, 9st.; Calma, 9st.; First Kobe, Set.; liecoil, 9st.; Thruster, 9st. WARRINGTON HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Seven furlongß.—Hot Air, Set. 121b.; Kazan, 9st. 101b.; ltosevear, 9st. 51b.; Michaela, Sot. 131b.; Mortham, Sst. lllb.; Golden Prince, Bst. 121b.; Benefit, Bst. 111b.; Aycliife, Sst. 91b.; Micky Free, Bst. 51b.; lumbolton, Gat. 41b ; Harlequin, Bst. 31b.; Partisan, Set. 31b.; Hylaus, Bst. 31b.; (lienRhine, Sst. lib.; Special Order, Vet. 131b.; Erroneous, 7st. 91b.; Placid, 7st. 61b.; Bur. raugoug, 7st. 71b.; Arihia, 7st. 71b ; wingform, 7st. 71b.-, lied Tape, 7st. 71b.; Villio, 7st. 71b.; Lady Rupee, 7st. 71b.; >St. Austcl. 7st, 71b.; General Pctam, 7st. 71b.; Aye Ready, 7st 71b. JOOKEY OLDII HANDICAP, of «0 sovs. Ono milo and a quarter.—Adjutant, 9st. 51b.; Margerine, 9«t. 'lib.; Nobleman, 9st. lib.; Rorko's Drift, 9st. : Wardanccr, Bst. 121b.; Devotion, Sst. 51b.; Miss de Va.l, 8&t. Bib.; Oomoly, Bst lib.; Marsa, Eat.; Brambletyc, Bs'.; Kiljoy, 6st.; Ascalaphus, 7st. 111b.; Municipal, 7et. Ulb.; Kauwhero, 7st. Ulb.; Glendowor, 7st. lllb.; Thaddeus. 7si. 91b.; Rose Pink, 7st. Gib.; King Star, 7st. 31b ; All Itctidy, 7st.; Awahou, 7st,; lullard, 7st.; Spangle. 7st.; Redqwa, 7st.; Kilbrogan, 7st.; Harlequin, 7st.; Ogier, 7st>.; Whipcord, 7st. HOPEFUL HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Fivo furlongs.—Heatbercote. 9st. 61b.; Punka, Bst. 131b.; Lionakin, Bst. 12'b.; Torfreda, Bst. 101b ; Scornful Bat. 81b.; Caverock, Bst. 51b.; Thistlo Crown, 7st. 131b.; Slavish, 7st. Ulb.; Anconia, 7st. 101b.; Prefacc, 7st.; Preludium, 7st. . FLYING HANDICiE. of 200 soy*. 5>U furlou^s.—M.argerino, 9't. 91b.; Kilboyne, Sst. 21b.: Mohawk, 9st 2'b.; Kiljoy, Bst. Ulb.; Golden King. Sst. 71b.; Robert Bell, Bst. 61b.; Gamecock, Gst. 51b.; Helicon, Bst.; IJcdshire, 7st. 121b.; Glensponse, 7st. 71b.; The' White King, 7ft. 71b.; Battle live, 7»t 71b.; Phil May. lit. 61b.: Achilledes, hi.; Sir.JHilt. 7st.; Borodino, "tft.: Mcrton, /St.; Hornbeam, 7st.; Kilmeedy, 7st.; Tripie Entente, 7st.; Speedometer, 7st.; Spcotoial. 7st-.; Kilkce. 7st.; Benefit, 7st.; Hokelame. 7ft..j Bcnzowon, 7at. WAIHOLA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Majestikoff. lOst. 21b.; Phil May, lOst,; ltosevear, 9st. 91b.; 'Mortham, 9at. 21b.; Golden Prince. 9st. 21b.; Linden, 9st. '21b.; Thestius, Sst. 121b.; Kilkee, Sst. lllb.; Samuel, Bst. 91b.;' Bokelaine, Gst. 81b.; Barley Bigs, Gst. 71b.; Love Token, Bat. . R'b.; Placid, Bst.; Erroneous, Gst.; Takedown, Sst.; Bed River, S3t.; Arihia, Bst.; Revolution, Gat.: lioyal Star, Gst.; Adjustment, Sst.; Little Willie, Gst.; Lady-Rupee, Bst.: All Itain, Bst. ; Red Tape, Bst.; Sammy Slick, Sst. ABBOTSFORD WELTER, HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Seven furlongs—Comely, 9st. 91b.; Ascalphus, 9st-. 81b.; Thaddeus, 9at. 51b.; King Star, 9st.; Helicon, Bst. 1311).; Rcdsbire, Bst.' 131b.; Hot Air. Gst. 131b.; Majestikoif. Bst. . 121b.; Probation, Bst. 101b.; Bon, Bst, 91b.; Aerial, Gst. 91b.; Battle Eve, Gst. 91b.; Awahou, Gst. 91b.-. All Ready, Gst. 81b.; Briar Patch, Bst." 61b.; Spangle, Bst. 61b.; Killard. Bst. 61b.; Redova, Bst. 61b.; Achillcdeß, Bst. fllb.; Boro7!jno. Bst. 41b.; Mertori, Gst. 31b.; Hornbeam, Gst. 31b.; Sir Malt, Gat. 31b.; Kilbrogan, Bft. olb.; Itultde, 7st. Ulb.; Aycliffe, 7st. 101b.; Mickey Free, M. 71b.; Ilylaua. 7st. 71b.; Warhawk. 7st. 71b.; Spectual, 7st. 71b.; Ogier, ?st. 71b.; Kilkee, 7st. 71b.: Polomuß. 7st. 71b.; Thestius, 7st. 71b.; Special Order, 7st. 71b.; Point. Blank. 7at. 71b. HAZLETT MEMORIAL PLATE, of 300 sovs. One '4nile. —Fiory CroBS, 9St. 121b.; Kauwhero, 9st. 121b.; Roae Pink, 9st. 711).; Wardanccr, 9st. 41b.: Kilbrogan, 9st. 41b.; Kilboyne, 9st. 41b.; Mohawk, 9»t. Jb.: Bodert Bell, Sst. lib.; Aycliffe. 95t,.; Hot Air, 9st.; Marsa, Sst. 121b.; Kilmeedy, Gst. 21b.; Royal Star, Gst. 21b, CAULFIELD FUTURITY STAKES DESERT GOLD ALLOTTED 9st. 131b. By Telegraph—Press Association. Melbourne, February 14. In the Futurity Stakes, to bo run at tlio coming V.A.T.C. Meeting, Cetinge is top-weight with lOst. 21b. Desert Gold baa been allotted Set. 131b. (Rec. February 15, 1.15 a.m.) Melbourne, February 14. Desert Gold, with Barden up, nt top speed, and ridden out, covcrc'd a mile in lmin. 44sec. The first six furlongs was covered in lmin. 17seo. Tho mare was a little weary at tho end, but it -was a fine performance.—Press Asan. , WANCANUI SCRATCHINCS. BS Telegraph—Press Association. Wanganui February 14. Sir George Clilford's horses have all been scratched for the Wanganui Mooting. TROTTING WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wanganui, February 14. Acceptances for tho Waugauui Trotting Olub'6 Meeting arc:— MAIDEN HANDICAP. Ono mile and a half—Georgo Akwood, scr.; Messines, 4scc.; Chevrolet, 4scc.; Pearl Wood, lOsec.; Marinoto, lOsec.; Plain Itoao, lOsec. MORTON MEMORIAL HANDICAP. Ono mile and a quarter—Linotype, Bor.; Lincoln Star, scr.; Kokemoer, set,; Lord Lytton, lsec.; Oxondalo, 3sec.; Jj.ittlo Jewell, 4scc.; Buck's Head, \ 6sec.; Buah Child, 6soc.; El Eosa, 6boc. ; The Weaver, 6scc. IURKWOOD HANDICAP. .One mile and a half.—Syren, 3scc.; Springbok, 7sec.; Lavinia, lOsec,; Bobbie B. t 12sec.: MawhiU, 15sec.; Floral, lssec.; Magneda, 15sec. WANGANUI CUP. Two inileß.-Waitcra-nui, 2seo.; Tim Doolau, 4sec.; Gold Boy, sbcc.; St. Leo, lOsec.: ICato Zolock. lOsoe.; Sweet Nut, lOsec.; Littlo Hector, lOsoC. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. Two miles. -Todd Bell, 7sec.; Tattles, 12bcc.; Rubicau, 15a0c.; Byron, losec.; Cottage Bells, IGaec.; Dewliy, 22sec.; Lavinia,. 22sec. , LIVERPOOL HANDICAP. Two mi cs.Gold Boy, scr.; Master Hal, sse.c.; .Wild Daisy, 7sec.; Tim Wilkin, 7sec.; Xavier, U f!vREWELIj HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—Brown's Nugget, scr.; Lincoln Star, 4sec.; Lord Lytton, ssec.; Sweet Nm, 6sec.; Wild Daisy, 7sec.; Master Jlal. 7sec ; Oxendalo, 7aeo. ; Buck s . Head, te.; Little Jewel, Gaec.; Bush Child, Bsec.i Tho Weaver, Bscc.; Tim Wilkin, Gaeo. GONVLLE-CASTLEOLIFF HANDIOAP. Two miles.—Hal, Junior, 4sec.; Jen-el Wood, 7aoc.; Wild Lass, 7ec.; Georgo Akwood, lOseci; Oruarangi, Usee. NOTES AND COMMENTS IBY GIjENCOE.I A reminder i 3 given that entries for the Napier Park iieetmg close 10-night. Acceptances lor the WausauuL lUeeting are due on Monday oveuiug. Some very liot lavouriteß got beaten at Dunedin and llawera yesterday. At tlio former meeting Michaela, and Wardancer wero all backed down to short prices, but second place was their pobltion. At tho Egrnont Meeting Aero and Impediment was the favourite eonibina. Hon lor tho two principal handicaps, but they also could only lill second P l ®®®- The Dunedin Meeting will be concluded to-morrow, when the Hamilton Aleeting also will bo held. . , , C. Emerson's peoplo received woid fiom Hamilton on Monday afternoon that lie was badly bruised by the. fall he got oil Keystone at To Kuiti, and will be conflued to his bed for some days. It is oxpcctcd that he will oo ablo to ride at Wanganui next week. Somo of the youngsters purchased by the Dunedin sportaman Mr. Murdoch at ,the salo of tho lato Hon. J. D. Ormonds stud reooived a rough passage on the road south. One landed with a hind leg as thick at a bolster, another had an enlarged pastern, and a couple of otheis wero more or lesß cut about. ( Tho success of Heathercote in the Dunedin Champagne Stakes enhances the form of Almoner, aa tho Yaldhurst, colt very comfortably accounted for Hcathcrcoto in tho 0.J.0. Middle Park The Chokebore colt has been highly spoken ot for some time, so perhaps he waß not caught at liis beaj. at Riccarton. It is reported that Miss do \nl is likely to race at the Wnimate Meeting on March 14. Her owner cornea from that part 01 the South Island, and ho would like o race the All Bed nmro 111 tho W annate °The success of Margerine in tho Dunedin Cup onmo somewhat as a surprise to followers of public form, as the mare had finished at the tail of tho Held in tho C.J.C. Midsummer Handicap, run a fortnight ago. The soreness that Eatlalul' aufleri'd from at New Plymouth could not hsve been as bad as was supposed, Tor the Derby colt came out yesterday and easily accounted for Ihe opposition in the Hawera Stakes. ... t r - Bore, the winner of the Autumn Hurdles at Wingatui .yepterda.v, was successful on the same course two years ago. Since then lie has been operated upon for throat troubles, and llaß had a lengthy spell. This was his first race over fences since bis holiday and his win proves that his paee and .jumping ability have _ not | been diminished by the spell, lis trainer, F. D. Jones, has nil ideouof rneuiK min in steeplechases durinc th" eoniitu* winter. The form in the hurdle races nt Jlnwera was consistent. On the first day Arlington scored from Otter, and yesterdr.v the latter reversed the positions.

An nnpxppfttrrl win at Tlnwnra yoptenlny win Mipt of /stor. in Mio TTan. rlioap. Ponnorly, wbmi trpinrd by 0. »Tnpkpnn, Coronet frrldinc wap oftnsistnnt. and raid lii? war ivpll. Lafpr on Up bnd n obanee rtaUlcs. atvl lost M? form. b" wnq arrain nnt.into Jackson'F stables, nnri with only 41b. abovfi

tliu mixiimum, ho succeeded in defeating Blackada and the useful Acre, who was conceding 1 him 291b. Elocution has been sold to Mr. W. Couper, owner of l'otentiality, and is now trained by J. B. Ware, Hastings. Mr. E. J. Watt has purchased from Mrs. M. A. Perry a colt by DemosthenesLady Delaval, for 300gns. Karo, who won a two-year-old race at tho Trenthain Spring Meeting, has been taken in hand again by her new trainer, T. F. Quinlivan. The full-Bister to Impediment has grown sineo Bhe last carried silk. , Yesterday's Wanganui Chronicle states: "Trainer 11. J. Mason arrived last night with Biplane, Missouri, and Lovesick. Mason's arrival with his team is somewhat in ilie nature of a surprise."