SPORTING.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6500, 27 December 1881, Page 5

SPORTING.

LOWER HEATHCOTE BACKS. President'—Mr James Wilkin j Stewards— Messrs O. Newton, O. It. Deacon, J. Campbell, F. 0. Tabart, P. H. Duncan, Dr Frias, Messrs W. Attwood, F. Egan, F. H. Digby, D Orange, It, Richardson j Judge—Mr J. W. Davie j handieapper— Mr B. Hiohardson t clerk of the course— Mr F. G. P. Leach | dark of the scales—Mr A. Dunbar» hon Treasurer— Mr H. Piper t hon See—Mr J. Bamford. Tho annual race meeting of the Lower Heathcote Booing Club came off yesterday on the racecourse near tho awing bridge. At tho time of starting the first race, the attendance was limited, but it rapidly increased, and when the Cup woe run there must have been nearly 1000 present. Tho arrangements were of rather a primitive description, a small teni being the only accommodation provided for trainers, jockeys, officials and members of the Press i and it becomes a matter for question when the Heathcote Club will erect a stand for the accommodation of its patrons. The weather was beautifully fine—barring tho duet, which one must always bo content to put up with on a race dav at Heathcote—and the racing was first class. Mr Dunbar mode an efficient dork of the scales, Mr O'Oonnell, for a novice, started well, and Mr Leach—though not donning the traditional scarlet—fully dii charged the duties of olorkof the course.

Baaing commenced with (he Hurdle Handicap, for which, in (he absence of The Agent, who had injured hie hocks, Bijou and Iterant were the only starters j and though at one time the latter looked completely out of it, she wore down her opponent through ■beer gameness, and easily landed the stake*. A similar success attended her in the District Hurdle Bace, which followed; and then six weighed out for the Maiden Plate. Hero (he Hcathcoto contingent were again to the fore, for Result, who u a son of the steeplechase mare Venture by Panic’s son Marmton, after allowing Jennie to make the running for the first three-quarter* of a mile, went to the fore and was never caught, Ounard, who is by Anteros out of Calumny's sister Gossip, finishing third. The scratching of FleurdoDye reduced the field for tbeneatheote Cup to a trio, and of these Chancellor bod the call in the betting in the totalisator. Tasman made all the running till hall a mile from home, when Nonpareil joined him, and the pair ran a great race to the finish, Tasman winning by half a length. Chancellor, on whom the weight told, made a desperate effort to get up, and was only beaten by a length. The winner was protested against, on the ground of having ran inside a post, and, after hearing evidence, the Steward* awarded the stake* to Nonpareil The Handicap Trot—an abortion which should not be allowed to hold a place in the programme of any Basing Club, and to which the Heath cotc sportsmen should never contribute so large a sum a* 65 sovs - was won by Polly, and then six went to the post for the Plying Handicap, Tasman being an absentee. Nautilus, who stripped very fit, was a strong favourite in the totalisator, but Fleur-de-Lys had a large body of supporters, and the Valdhurst colt justified the confidence of hie backers by winning from end to end in the fast time of Imin 49seo. The Novel Baee fell to Supplejack, and the Coneolation to The Joker. Messrs Hobbs and Qeodwin presided over the totalisator, and pat through £1222. Details of the racing are appended:— Handicap Hubble Hack, of 45 sovsj 10 sots from the stakes for second horse. About two miles, over nine flights of hurdles. Mr H. Piper's blk m Levant, aged, list 71b (Inoasfb over) ... „. ... (Owner) 1 Mr T. Lyford's ch m Bijou, tged, list *lb (ino 241 b over) (Owner) S Levant got the best of the start, ana after ■winning wide, led over the first hurdle about two lengths ahead of Bijou. The black mare polling ner rider out oi the saddle, still led over the second hurdle, Lyford, however, decreasing the gap, and, as Levant baulked at the next hurdle, it looked any odds on the chestnut. Levant, however, soon made up her loet ground, and both negociating the obstacles safely, she got on terms with Bijou at the homo turn, eventually winning easily by half a dozen lengths.^ There were 95 shares in the totalisator, of which 24 were on the winner, paying a dividend of £2 los.

Disxsiot Handicap Hurdle Race, of SO ion, 5 kt) from tho stakes for second horse. About H miles, over seven flights

of hurdles. Mr H. Piper* h blk m Levant. by Sorcerer, aged* list 71b (too Ulb ofot) (Owner) I Mr D. Orange’s oh g Supplejack, aged, lOst 6ilb (too Si'b over) (Turner) 2 Mr U. Howard's r g Olenmon, 6 yrs, oat 41b (too Mb over) ... (Owner) 8 Mr T. Lylotd's ch m Bijou, seed, list 710 (Owner) 0 Mr B. J. Hale’s br g Johnny, After two false starts, Levant got off with the lead, and out out the work in advance of Supplejack and Bijou. At the second hurdle Johnny baulked, and was thenceforth out of it, and Levant still held the lead, with Supplejack and Bijou in dose attendance, until passing the Stand the second lime, when Supplejack closed on Levant, and the pair rau neok and neck to tho back of the course. Here the gelding was in trouble, and Levant came home an easy winner from Supplejack; a desperate finish for third place between Glemnore and Bijou ending in favour of tho former. Of 154 shares in the totalisator, 47 were on the winner, paying a dividend of £2lßs. Maidbn Plate, of SO sovst for all horses that have not won 10 sots of public money. Weight for ago. U miles. Mr H. Piper's b o Bo salt, by MsrmlonVenture, Byrs, Bst ... (Durston) 1 Mr Earnshaw’s b m Jinnie. aged. Out (a. Thompson) 9 Mr J, Ilium's oh g Canard, 4yrs, nfc (Cornelius) 8 Mr A. Parish’s br g Ton or, 4yrs, Bit 1210 (lao 121 b ovur) ... (Owner) 0 Mr H. George's oh t Psycho, 4yrs, 9st 2jb (too Mr br V Iriai Syii’iVst Ulb (iSSronj 0 Jinnie made play in front of Psycho and Beeult, Terror fourth, Canard fifth, and Iria last. The latter was soon in trouble, and when six furlongs had boon covered Result wont up to Jinnie, and tho pair passed the stand neok and neck. At a mile Durston took Beeult to the front, and from thence out the race was never in doubt, the son of Marrolon winning easily by four lengths, Jinnie about two lengths ahead of Canard. Of 148 shares in the totalisator, 31 were on the winner, paying a dividend of £4 6s. Hbathcoth Handicap Cup of 60 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs, to go to

second horse. „ . „ Mr 11. Hereford's oh g Nonpareil, by Kcmrb" . No Nome, Byre. Bsj Mb ... ... (Smith) 1 Mr 11. Goodman's or h Oboaoallor. by Producer —Sweetbrlor. sgod,flst Mb (A, . Thompson) 3 Mr 1), O'lkUa's b o Tasman, by 8b JUUmsX ZlUoh, Byre, 7st 81b ... ... (Hastle) die Alter one false start, Tasman got away a couple of lengths in front of Nonpareil. Chancellor bringing up the rear. The repretentative of the " rose and black" forced the running past the saddling paddock, with Nonpareil a length away, Chancellor third, but shortly afterwards Tasman oamo into wllition with a post and knocked it down. No accident, however, occurred, and O'Brien • colt still led along the back stretch until entering the straight, when Nonpareil went up to him and the pair were neck and neck on passing the saddling paddock the second time. Tasman drew away from the chestnut at the back of the course, and Chancellor also began to improve bis position, but at the home turn Nonpareil again got on terms with Tasman, and a desperate race homo resulted In favour of Tasman by half-a-longtb, Chancellor being only beaten a length for second place. Time—Bmln SB|sec. A protest was entered against the winner on the ground of having run inside a post, and after hearing evidence, the Stewards awarded the stakes to Nonpareil. Of 287 in the totallsatoroO were on Tasman, paying a dividend of £2 11s. Hamdicat Trot, of 65 sova j 10 tovs to second, and 6 so vs to third horse out of the stakes i weights not lees than lOet. About

three miles. Ur A. ft, Bennetts' g m Folly, 0 yn, SI yds. Mr r. Mulhollaad's g g Doctor, aged. eSPydfc * (Owner) 8 Mr J. Peters* br g Tinker, aged. «Ojds. g feggy scratch 5 Malvina, 100 ydsj lector's

llild, 178jd.i Wlllo'-lh.Wl.p, m Jill Larry, 400 yds j Canterbury, 460 yds, and Moose 460yds, alto ran. Polly won with comsummateoase, Doctor beating Tinker a couple of lengths for eeoond place. Of 181 in the total ftato’’, 27 were on the winner, paying a dividend of £0 fit, Fwwo Hawsioa* of 26 sov* t winner of Hesthoote Cup to cany 71b extra, On* mile. Mesne Mseoa and Vsltsnee’s b o Hsnr-de-Lra, by Tiadorer- flimrao#*, Byn, 7st Sib Mr IS. Colts' ob u Waottlas, Sjrre, B*t * . , . (11. Thompson) 2 Mr P, Butler's ob m tuna, sgod. Set 101 b (H, Harris) 3 Mr it. Hotsford’s ch g Tho Johor, ogsd, 7*t mb (Smtillk) 0 MrH-Osorgo's ohf Ptjnhe,ijn ... (Watson! 0 Mr J. Peters’ b g BldiHght, Syre, o,t (Ciios) 0 The Joker got all the worst of a bad start, Lnna getting away first, in front of Nautilus, who, in her turn, was half a length ahead of Fiour-de-Lys. Starlight, however soon went to the front, and made the pace a oraoker past the saddling paddock, with Heur-de-lret second, and Nautilus third, Luna two length* away from the latter and Joker out of it. Starlight was done with at the bask of the oonrse and Flour-de-Lye assnmed the lead. Nautilus going up second and Lona drawing nearer the leaden. Once in the etr&ight it was all over, for Floor-de-Lye was pulling hard, and coming on full of running he won easily by three length* from Nautilus, who beat Lnna by a length and a half for second place. Time—lmin 49seo.' Of 276 in the totalisator, 64 were on the winner, paying a dividend of £3 17s.

Noviii Back, of 26 save j winner to be sold by auction, and half the proceeds to go to the race fund, weight tor age, one mile. Mr D. Orange's ob g Supplejack, ued, 9it 21b Mr P. Butler's brh Laertes, aged, 0*1*21(5 1 (H. Harris) 2 Mr 0. Spencer's oh b Jester. Sjn. Ost ribs (Cornelius) 8 Tout, 9st 21b t Starlight, Ost 21b j Terror, Ost i and Iris, 7st 121 b, also ran. Terror was first away, Laertes getting off badly. Jester rushed to the front and forced the pace, with Supplejack in close attendance. They ran thus pait the saddling paddock, shortly after passing which Laertes made bis effort and, cutting down his field as if they were standing still, he got on terms at the home tarn with Supplejack, who had supplanted Jester at the back of the course, a close finish, resulting in favour of Supplejack by half a length, Jester » bod third. The winner was submitted to auction by Mr Bennetts, on behalf of tho Club, and realised £BO.

Of 182 in the totalisator, 30 were on the winner, paying a dividend of £Bl9*. Tm CoireouAxioK Hahpioap of 16 sore wae won by The Joker (Set 101 b), beating Jennie (B*6 21b), Johnny (6st 71b) and Terror (6*t6lb). Thompson rode the winner, who won easily. There were 70 investors on the winner, oat of 140 in the totaHmtor, the dividend being £1 16*.

OHOKA AND EYEKTON BAOES. President— Mr George Bailey; Vice-Presi-dents—Messrs E. Batten end V. Denton j Treasurer—Mr H. Elder; Judge—Mr W. Ban j Starter—Mr M. Duncan; Stewards— Meetn H. Elder F. Moore, M. 0. Mono, T. Burgee*, H. Clothier, T. Lord j Clerk of the Sealee—Mr B. Hopkine j Clerk of the Co one—Mr T. Vincent; Hon Secretary— Mr W. Taylor. The weather was most favourable for the rases yesterday, and attracted a luge concourse of people to the Coarse, visitors from all puts being present. The heat, which promised in the morning to be very unpleasant, proved not so bad u was anticipated, as it was tempered with a pleasant breeze from the south-east. The ground arrangements were more perfect than usual; some very substantial improvements having been made in the weighing and Committee’s room, which now affords the necessary accommodation. Ample provision was also made for refreshment, luncheon being supplied to the members and their friends in the room. The proceedings were enlivened bytheKaiapoi Brass Band, and many availed themselves of the opportunity to enjoy a dance. The booths were under the charge of Mr W. Burnip, of Kaiapoi, who gave great satisfaction by his management. Mr J, F. Le Sueur had his parimutuel at work during the day, hut he Had occasion to complain of the want of patronage. The first race was the Open Hurdles, for which there was only a field of three, Bo user being scratched 5 and though there was a slight inclination in favour of Fsirplay, yet the black had it well in hand, and came in an easy winner. Just at this stage great excitement was caused by the tussocks to the west of the course near where the horses were tied in the horse yard, catching fire, which, fanned by a sharp breeze, soon spread, and swept through the yard, frightening (he horses. It then spread along the side of the course, and burnt a dean passage by the domain to the other end. A ready band of workers, however, armed with all the sacks, branches of manaka, &c., they could get, speedily setting to work, diverted the fire from the course, but it was over an hour before it was finally suppressed. The Handicap Hurdle Race was a gift to Diomedes, as he was not challenged all through it* The Cup proved a win for Messrs Mason and VaUanoe’e chestnut colt by The Peer, one of the Gardener lot, and judging by hie performance yesterday, he bids fair to be a ■ounce of profit to that firm. The Farmers’ Plate was taken by Mr H. M'Lean, with hie brawn gelding Blue Boy, which coming fresh to the field outstripped the favourite, who had been in the former race. The Consolation Handicap was a very successful oue, and caused the closest run of the day, Farewell having all her work with 9st to outstrip Dick, a new aspirant to racing honours. A Hack race, with twelve entries, brought a good day’s sport to a close. The total amount put through the total! sater was £lßl.

The following are the events as run:— Handicap Hurdle Baob, of 25 sots } S miles { over eight flights of hurdles. Seoohd hone 6 sovs out of stakes. Mr E. Murfltt'a blk h Young Diomedes, aged. lOst 71b (Q.MurUtt) 1 Mr W. Roberts* b g Fair PUy, Cyrs, lOst Mb (J. Mahar) 8 Mr W. Green's ch g Hope, Pair Flay declared to carry 7lb overweight. Bouser was scratched, This wss an easy race for Young Diomedcs, who had it well In hand from start to finish. Hope took the lead, and showed the others the way for the first mile, all hold. The sixth hurdle, however, caused the tables to be turned, and Pair Flay showed to the front, with Diomedes close up. The black, how. ever, came away shortly after this hurdle was passed, and was never collared, winning by a couple of lengths. Fair Flay wrested second place from Hope, who had been second till then, just on the post. District Hdrolr Baob Handicap, of 15 sovsi U miles} over six flights. Second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake*. Mr EUMurflU’s blk U Young Mr W. Stark's b g Barbery, , (C. A Tyler) 8 Mr 0. Klnley’s b « Pal, aged. 10et 101 b (T. Lynskey) 3 Mr J. Hunt’s hr h Walmate Jsok, Walmate Jack was declared to carry 71b overweight. Like the former, this race was a gift to Diomedes, who was tho better prepared for this race owing to the long spell after hie former run through the gras* fire. Walmate Jack led to the third hurdle, hut blundered over that one and lost all chance. The race was, from this, In the black hone’s hands, and he came away and won as he liked. District Flat Baob, of IB sovs i Ifc miles) second hone to save his stakes.

Mr J. Hiller’s brg Chester, Syrs, 0«t ... ... (vr.lomskey) I Ur F. Marsh's b a PoUy.aged, 8»t Mb ... ... (J. a ArSOBjJ . 8 Ur K. Haworth's oh o Boulndale, SjM^rsUWb Mr 0. Ndmonds’ oh m Minnie, Mr P. Butler's b f Nell Qwynne, and Mr W. Baker's Sultan also ran. Eosindalo and Sultan started with the lead, with Chester at their heels, but Sultan determined that he would not proceed and left the race in the band* of the other two, who continued in the came order to the straight, when Chester Oamo up and won a well contested nee the rails. Nell

Gwynne, who mi decidedly the favourite, did not ehow in the nee.

Ohoka asi> Etbiton Cop Handicap, of CO sortj 2 miles j seooad hone to receive 10 sots out of the stakes. Meters Mason and Vallaooe’s eh o lltmdoora, bp « Byrs.7st ... (Ward) 1 Mr J*. Dusoh’sb » Farewell,fiyra. Set (Mitchell) 2 Mr T. Denton’s b « Pippin, aged.

(J. Parsons) 3 Mr F. Omen's oh g The Lad (7st Sib). Mr B. B. Barker’s ch g Dick (7st 71b), and Mr W. Boberts’ b g Fair Play (8,1) also ran. At the start, Pippin, la turning the first corner, ran inside the flag, and his jockey trying to poll him in, thus let Bundoora pass faun. The chestnut was well riddoc, and despite the efforts of Pippin, ha main' tained the lead throughout, and woe nerer collared. At the mile and a half post Bare* well came up and forced Pippin to take third place, the race being won in that order, Bundoora winning easily by a couple of lengths, Dick, Fair Play and the Lad nob showing In the race at all. Fabmbbs’ Plats of 15 sort, lj miles. Second horse to (are bis stake. Mr H. M'Lcan’s br g Bins Boy, Syr*. Out 41b (3. Parsons) 1 Ur T. Deaton'# b g Pippin, aged, Oat 4lb

(Mitchell) 2 Mr P. Butler’s b f Hell Owynn (3yrs, 7st 121 b), Mr F. Green’s ch g The JUd, MrW, Stark’s b g Barbery (9»t 4ib), and Mr B. Morris* b g Quickstep (9st4lb) alto ran. This race lay all through between Pippin and Blue Boy, tbo former using the faroante, but be deceived his bookers somewhat, as he gave up bis claim to it before entering the straight, and Blue Boy won tbo race in a canter. Consolation Handicap of 10 sots, for horses beaten, bat not distanced, daring the meeting. One mile Hr F. Bosch’* b m Farewell, Set ... (Kineam) 1 Mr B. fi. Barker’s eh g Dick, 7st 6ib Mr H. VaJlaaoe’* b I Cosstane*, 6st bo/ted This was a close race between Farewell and Dick, Constance having bolted from the course at the outset. Tne two raced in company to the straight, and then Farewell come away, and won by a length and a-holf. Hack Bacb of 10 sors, for horses that have never won public money Mr W. Morfitt'a Nonaan ... „. 1 Mr G. Hay’s Barclay’* Jezebel 2 Twelve started. WAIMATB BACKS. The following are the acceptances for the HUBDLS BACB. Makar* kara i Milo Little John I WAIMATB HANDICAP. Mokarakara | Coldstream WAIMATB COUNTY PUBSB. Orphan Maid I Coldstream Muo Filotfisb Wildboy i Mokarakara publicans’ handicap. Uokarakaia I B«dolifl Coldstream | Little John All the Hack Bacea are poet entries. AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING, [By Txlxsbaph.) [PSOX OUB SPECIAL COKBRSPOKDENT.] AUCKLAND, Dec. 26. The Auckland Booing Club’s summer meeting opened to-day under tbo most favourable circumstances. The weather was simply beautiful, and the racing all through was of a most excellent description. The police did not interfere with private sweeps, and of course they went on os usual. The totalise tor did a good business throughout the day. The cup and hordle races were grand races, and visitors from the other side say they never saw a better hurdle race. The jumping was really excellent, and every horse went for the money.

Musxk Platk of 100 sots, with a sweep* stake of 2 sots each, the amount accruing from sweepstake to go to second horse; distance li miles ; for all hones that hare never won an advertised prize (two-year* old race excepted) exceeding 25 so vs at the time of entry ; for two-year-olds and upwards. Mr J. Leonard's bft Othello, 4ns, 9st (J. laiog) 1 Mr J. 8. Backload's b m Mias Domett. 4ns. SstSlba... {Watlie) 2 Hon W Robinson's b f by Csssivelaunns—Envy, Syr*. 7«t 9lba (Eerrilt) 3 Tenambra, lady and Hippo filly also started. Betting; 2 to 1 Envy filly, Othello and Hippo filly, 3 to 1 Tenambra and Miss Domett. A wretched start was effected, Tenambra being turned the wrong way, and Lady was a long way in the rear. Envy got away with the lead, and passing the stand led by half a length, with Othello lying well up second, Mura Domett third, and the rest a long way in the rear. Going round the turn Envy still led, hut Othello was now on the travel, and by the time they reached the three-quarter-mile post was on terms, Miss Domett coming np fast, all the others out of it. Going into the cutting the three were racing together, and a tablecloth might have covered them. Laing now began to use the persuaders on Othello, and the son of Maribyrnong answered the call gamely, for he went to the front directly, and led the others by a length. Derritt and Wattle here took out the whips to their horses, bat the race was never in cbubt in the straight, Othello winning with a lot to spare by a couple of lengths. Miss Domett catching Envy filly in the last few strides beat her by half-a-length for second place. The others were all pulled off. Lady ran into the rails at the bottom, throwing her rider high into the air, bat he was fortunately not hurt. Time—Smin 20}sec.

Fsbk Handicap of 100 son, with a sweepstake of 8 son each, the amount accru-

ing from sweepstake to go to second hone. Distance 1 mile. Mr J. Smith's b h Tim WhlSbJr, 4 yrs. 7st 81b (Derritt) 1 Mr G. Bates* b m Hilda, 5 yra, 7et 131 b (Newman) 3 Mr W. Adams’ br b Lara, aged, 7»t Mbs (Taylor) 3 Billingsgate, 9st 121 bs; Paramena 7stl2ib*j Batcatoher, 7st Qlbs; Florence, fist ISlba; Director, 6st 121bs; and Mica Domett, 6st lOlbs also started. Betting: 10 to 8 agst Billingstate, 8 to 1 agst Hilda and Tim Whittier, 6 to 1 the other*} Director any pnee. After three false starts, in which Ratcatcher was most prominent, they were despatched nry evenly. Paramena was the first to show in front, with Lara close up, Hilda lying third, the others all in a cluster with the exception of Director, who was thirty lengths in the tear. Going into the cutting Paramena still led Hilda by about half-a-length with Lara on her girths. Oa emerging the pace was made very merry by Paramena, ana coming into the straight Lara was brought to the fore, and looked all over a winner, but Derritt now began to move on Tim Whittier, and ho shot to the front like lightning. All were now at ihe whip; but Tun held his own, and drawing away from hi* field, won comfortably by a length at the saddling paddock, Hilda beating Lara by half * length for third place. Paramena was fourth, and Billingsgate fifth. It was a grand race, and on Derritt weighing in successfully, he was enthusiastically cheered for hi* grand display of horsemanship. The rider of Ratcatcher was fined two sots for disobedience ai the post. Time—lmin 48sec. Etmsui Baci of 100 sots, with a sweepstale of 8 sovs each for accentor*,- the amount accruing from sweepstake to go to second horse) distance, two miles and a quarter; over nine flights of hurdles. Mr M, Oallsiher’i b g lUwensta, fist 71b r ,w * (CHff rtl) 1 Mr J. BUl*’ gr e X onehanfi. V3*t 71b (J. Thorpe) a Mr J. Pilbrow'a b g Clarence, list ... (Lubd) S

Matau, list 6lbj Harkaway, 10»t, and Tho Lark, 9st, also started. The start was a good one, Bawenata jumping off with the lead. Matau, however, led over tho first hurdle, with Bawenata sicond, lonehand third, Harkaway fourth. Bawenata jhorUy after took the lead, with Harkaway second, and Lonehand third, Matau being pulled back last. They raced on for a short time in this order, but on emerging from the cutting Harkaway’s colours were seen in advance by half a length. Clifford brought Bawenata again to the front, and he led by half a length over the fourth hurdle, Clarence, Matau, and Lonehand coming up fast, and by tho time they reached the next hurdle Lonehand waa well up second, Clarence third, Harkaway fourth, and Matau fifth. The sixth hurdle waa taken us the same order. All were at it now with the

exception of Bawenato, who wae racing •pleadidly. Matau here nude hie effort, bat failed to come np. Approaching the cerecth hordle Lonehand wae close on Hawensto’s heeli, and Clifford was seen to more on the outsider, Thorpe took out the whip to the old grey, and ho anewered the call most tamely, for by the time the pair reached the last hordle, his colours showed in advance with Clarence and Mateo close up. Bawenato took the last jump like a deer, but Lonehand •warring lost a lot of ground. Thorpe, how ercr, straightened him up shortly, bat Bawenato haring a length’s lead, the old grey could nerer get up, and the former coming on full of running, won by about a length and a half, Clarence being half-s----lengtb behind, Lonehand and Matau a length behind Clarence. Lark fell early in the race, but neither hors* nor rider were injured. : lime—4min ZOseo. Auckland Cop (handicap), of 300 soro, with a eweepstlke of 10 sors each added ; second hors* to receire 20 sors out of the stoles, and the third hone to save his sweep. Distance, 2\ miles, MrS, T. Horsfall’* b h Kte* Quail, 6/rs, 7*t4lb Mr 0, Bates' b m Hilda, sjth,

Mr J. Lecnard’s ch b Kenilworth, *jTs£ V f*nTil * Peerees colt (7st), Kandwick (feih* Maori (7st 4ib), Badsworth (7st lib), Lara (7st), Stanley (fiat 121 b), Bewi (fist 81b), The Poet (6at 41b), and Moonstone (fiat 81b), also ran. Betting : fit© 4 agst Peeress colt, 4 to 1 ogst King Quail and Kenilworth, 5 to I agst Maori, lO to 1 anything else. The fine field of 12 passed in front of the stand, the Peeress colt, Kenilworth and Maori coming in for the most attention. Baodwick was very fractious at the start, and launched out all round with his heels. King Quail narrowly escaping a terrible kick After three breeka-awey, the lot were despatched Ao a good start. Maori Jumped away with 'the lead, with Btaoley second, Hilda third. Peeress colt fourth, and the rest in a cluster. Going round the turn at the bottom of the course Maori still led, with Hilda racing him hard for first place. Bandwick lying third, Kenilworth fourth, and the favourite seventh. Entering the catting, Hilda was on even terms with Maori, King Quail lying fifth. Turning into the straight, the boy was rousing Maori along to keep him in the front. Coming doom the straight, all were riding, and the field closed well up with the exception of Moonstone, who wae a long way in the rear. Passing the steed, the positions were—Hilda, lara,Stanley, Kenilworth, Peeress colt, and they ran on In this order until going up the back of the course, when the Peeress colt was taken into fourth under the whip, but he did not stay in rh«t position, and fell back a beaten horse. Coming out of the catring for the run home, the pace was very merry, Hilda tearing, with Maori a good second, Lara third, and Kenilworth fourth. The cry now was “Hilda wins!” but it was of short duration, for King Quail began to go up, and shaking off Hilda in a few strides, turned into the straight with a good length’s lead. The victory of the son of Yottecdon was now loudly proclaimed, and the gallant little fellow coming on full of running won by a good length, Hilda being second, and Kenilworth a good third. The Peeress colt finished nearly lost. Time—4min 7fsec. Bailway Plat*, of ICO sov«; entrance 3 sots each to go to the funds; for two-year-olds and upwards. Distance, threequarters of a mOe. Mr J. Smith's b m Maid of Honour, sjn, B#t 101 b Mr Walters* b h Billingsgate. 1 Major George's b f Tenambra, 3yr», 13. b (Pretaj) S Smike also started. Belting: Sven on Bill in ?!gate, 3to 1 against Maid of Honour, any odds the others.

They were sent away to a splendid start, Derritt taking the Maid to the front, Billingsgate lying about two lengths in the rear. Maid of Honour kept the lead to the finish and won by a length amidst enthusiastic cheers. Some heavy wagering was done on this race, the Southerners backing the son of Isaac Walton up to the knocker.

GREYMOUTH RACES. [Pm Paisa Association.j GBSYMOUTH, Die. 26. The weather wn beautiful. About 1500 perions were on the course. Omotoiiotc Handicap, 20 *ot». One mile and a- quarter. The Field... ... x Try Again 3 Kensington also started. This was not a satisfactory race. Kensington was not pushed, and Tty Again had no chance. Tims—Smip 25i»ec. Hack Back, won by Sand Sr, beating siz other*. MiDStrantEa Handicap, 50 sots. Two miles. Gray bound f* x lady Grey ... 3 Elfin King ... 3 Won by three-quarters of a length. Kensington was scratcHed. Bosnia Handicap, 20 sots. Two miles. Three started. Tin., Tommy, Kensington, and Whalebone. The latter two did not appear to ran, and Tommy, on passing the judge’s stand the first time, turned off into a paddock. Considerable excitement preraOed, the people calling out that it was no race and hooting. Soon after Tommy si ailed up again, and ran round the course. The people vers ■till very much disgusted. Ki-eatualiy the Stewards notified that the race was null and void. Bsttnnm Sxaxis, 25 SOT*. One mile and a-half. The Field ... I lady Grey— ... „ ... 3 Thu was a very hot race from the start to finish between The field and lady Grey, the former winning by a neck.