RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

Otago Witness, Issue 2813, 12 February 1908, Page 56

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. First Pay— Thursday, February 6. The Canterbury Jockey Club's summer meeting opened to-day at Riccarton in nne weather. As a result cf the recent dry spell, the course was hard and the going fart The attendance, as is usual at meetings held at this season, was small. This was the first meeting held at Riccarton since the passing of the Gaming Act, and with 12 bookmakers licenced inside and 15 <^ B .ide the totahsator investments showed a falling off, the total being £4523, as against £o*XB last year. The most notab c feature of tlie meeting was the success of Sir George Chfford o 's stable, his horses scoring three firsts and one second out of four stales. Results:- sTAKES Of lOOsovs. One mi c. Mr Highden's br g Moscow, by Stepniak— Coronal. 4yr<s, 8.2 (R. Hatch) .. .. ■• * Mr W. O. " Rutherford's Tremulous, 7.11 (R. King) !1 Mr Teschemaker's Teacup, 7.4 (C. Hack) . . S Also started Rc-nald=hay 8.0, Shimmer 7.11, Los Angelos 7 11, and Tullia 7.11. Ronaldshay was the first to show out, with Moscow and Tremulous next. Turning into the straight Rcna-ldehay dropped back, and Moscow and Tremulous were left to fight out the finish, Mos-cow winning by a bare head, with Teacup two and a-half lengths away. Time, lmm 43 4-ssec. HORNBY WELTER HANDICAP, Of ICOsovs. Seven furlongs. Mr M Hobbs's b m Aimee Soult, zy Soult— Hctcherina. 4jr«. 8.10 (R. King) .. X Mr Griflen's Thunderer, 8.3 (Douglas) .. 2 Mr Machelle's B ythemaid, 8.13 (Gaskill) 3 Also started: M-ary of Argyle 8.10, Gold Braid 8 8 Catheron 3.7, Somaroff 8.6, Tirole 8.5, Manga 85, Salaam 8.3, Bombastes 3.0, Whirlwind 80, and Silent Member 8.0. Mary of Argyle was badly left. Mango and Whirlwind cut out the running to the top turn, where the latter was beaten. Mango was still in front a furlong from home, tut was tired, and Aimee Soult, putting in a, strong run, won by three-parts of a length/, with Blythemaid a length behind Thunderer. Time, lmm 30sec. FILLY STAKES, Of 200sovs. Six furlongs. Mr G. G. Stead's b f Sunglow, by Multiform— Ottenden, 2yrs, 7.5 (C. Monk) .. 1 Sir G. Clifford's Sister Anne, 9.0 (F. Jones) 2 Mr Dalgety's Prim, 7.13 (R. King) .. .. 3 Also started: Amboise 7.13, Vasa 7.12, English Rose 7.9, Nancy Stair 7.7, Pretty Nell 7.7, Helianthes 7.5, Merry Lass 7.5, andl Santita 6.7. Sunglow was the quickest away, and at the end of two furlongs had three lengths' lead from Sweet IVell, Amboise, and r'rim. Entering the straight iSweet Nell closed on. the leaders, and Sister Anne moved up. Ail the distance Sweet Nell -was beaten, aiid! Sister Anne ranged alongside Sunglow, but the latter drew away and won by & length and a-half. Prim ' was a similar distance away. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP. Of 250sovs. One mile and a-half. Sir G Clifford's br m Stratagem, by Kelson—Du^i, 4jh, 7.11 £F_- Jones; „ .. t

&r Bertram's Southern Cross, 7.7 (C. Hack) 2 Mr~ Whitney's Saga, 8.2 (Hatch) 3 Also started: Paragon 9-0, Lapland 8.12, Fxeeland 8.4. and Sant Rosaleer 6 7. Southern Cross got badly away, and Stratagem and Sant Rosaleer led out of the straight. Going along the back Freeland ran to the front, and Southern Cross, who had made up his ground, ranged alongside him. This pair led round the top turn, ■with Lapland and Saga next. In the straight Freeland was beaten,-^ and Stratagem challenged Southern Cross at -the distance. She soon had his measure, and won by two lengths, with Saga a length and a-half away third. Time, 2mm 40secLYTTELTON PLATE, Of lOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Sir G-. Clifford's br c Husbandman, by Treadmill— Golden Vale, 8.4 (F. Jones) 1 Mr Pa.mer's Seafield, 6.13 (C Hack) .. .. 2 i Mr Cooper's Sir Artegal, 8.13 (M'Namara) 3 Also started: Dab Chick 8-0, Hesperus 6 13, and Rainmaker 6.10. Sir Artegal and Dab Chick were the fiist "to show out, but turning into the "tiaight Husbandman took charge, and won the greatest ease by three lengths. Sir Artegal was half a length behind Seafield- Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. , CRAVEN PLATE, ! Of 200sovs. Seven furlongsSir G-. Clifford's eh c Goldbeater, by Clanrar.ald — Gold eaf, 3yrs, 7.11 (F. Jones) 1 Mr I). Rutherford's Stronghold. 6}-rs. 85(F. D. Jones) 2 Mr Sheenan's All Guns, 3yrs 7-7 (M'Cluskey) 3 Also started: Ivanoff 8.1, Medallist 7.12, and Hilarity 7.6. All Guns was quickest away, and led round the top turn. At the top of the straight Stronghold ran past him, but was then challenged by Goldbeater, who had his measure opposite the stand, and who won by two lengths. All Guns was a length and a-half behind Stronghold. Time, lmin 27 4-osec-HALSWELL WELTER HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. One mile. Mr J. Gilbert's br m Jacket, by Grafton —Blue and Gold, syrs, 7.7 (M'Cluskey) 1 Messrs Piper and Gorton's Highland Reel, ' 8.10 (A. Piper) 2 Mfc Henderson's Ruapehu, 9.9 (G- A. Pine) 3 Also started: Armamento 10.3, The Libyan 9.2, Farley Grove 8-11, Pattypan 8.6, TheOrient 7.13, and Tom Tit 7.12. Jacket led all the way, and won easily by four lengths, Highland Reel being a length and a-half in front of Ruapehu. Time, lmin 43sec. Second Day — Saih<d«, February 8. The Canterbury Jockey Club's summer meeting was concluded to-day at Riccarton in fine weather. Thera was a fair attendance. As en the first day the feature of the gathering was the success of Sir George Clifford's representatives, which scored four wins and two thirds. The totalisator investments amounted to £6374, as against £7220 last year. Twei»ty-seven bookmakers were licensed. Results: — RICHMOND PLATE, j Of lOOsovs. For two-year-olds. Five I furlongs. Sir G- Clifford's br f Miss Mischief, by j Treadmill— Delusive, 8.1 (F. Jones) .. 1 | Mr Grigg's Dabchick, 8.0 (Douglas) . 2 Mr Palmer's Seafield, 7.2 (H. Price) .. 3 Also started: Sir Artegal 8-13, Arzib 8.0, Traitess 7.7, and Rainmaker 6-7. Arzib and Miss Mischief -were the first to show out, and the former led into the course proper. Dabchick thew out a challenge a I the distance, but Miss Mischief had no difficulty in w'tining by a length and a-half, ■wiJli St- 4 similar distance away thirdTir ... xj jsec. WELTER HANDICAP, Of JOOsovs. One mile and a-quarter. Mr D. Roberts's eh g Somaroff, by Stepniak—Argon, 6yrs, 8.4 (F. Yarr) .. .. 1 Mr Holmes's The Libyan, 8.4 (Donovan) 2 Mr Whitney's Saga, ai2 (F. D. Jones) 3 i Also started: Armamento 9.4. Blytbemaid 8-13 Southern Cross 8.12, Ruapehu 8 12, Free- i land 8.5, Jacket 8.0, and Tom, Tit 7.7. ' Jacket and Tom Tit cut out the running to the top turn, where Saga, and The Libyau took command. Tb?s pair ran wide, and let Somaroff through on the rails, the latter ■winning by a length and a-half, with Saga three-quarters of a length away. Time, 2min lOsec MIDDLE PARK PLATE, Of 500sovs. Six furlongs. Sir G- Clifford's eh f Fleetfoot, by Clanranald — Safeguard, 2yrs, 8.0 (F. Jones) 1 Mr Stead's Sunglow. 7.7 (Monk) .. .. 2 Sir C- Cliffoxa's Hutbarinan 7 7 I M'Cluskey 3 ' Also started: All Guns 9.0, and Armlet 79. Armlet was the first to show out. but before a furlong had been covered Fleet-foot-took command- Sunglow and Husband- i maa closed on Armlet, but neither could j make the least impression on Fleetfoot, who I •won easily by two and a-half lengths. Sunglow was ha'f a 'ength in front of Husband- ' man, after whom came Armlet, a length and a-half away. Time, lmia 15sec. ST. ALBAN'S HANDICAP, ', Of 150sovs. One mile. Sir G-. Clifford's b h De Witte, by Stepniak — Illusion. 4jts, 8.5 (F. E. Jones) 1 Mr Knight's Helianthes, 6 7 (H. Price) 2 Mr Buchanan's Amboise (W. Pine^ . . . . 3 AlsoA I so started: Medallist 7.11, Ivanoff 7.10, and Tremulous 7.5. Helianthes at once shot out. and soon established a commanding lead, Amboise heading the others. Helianthes turned into tho straight with a lead of six lengths, but tired rapidly, and De Witt© came with a strong run and won by half a length, with Amboise two and a-half lengths away. Time, lmm 42 l-ssec. SELLING RACE, Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr G. S. Hellock's (jun.) br g Si'ent Member, by Osman— Tessa, 6yrs, 7.11 (R. Hatch) 1 Mr M'Cracken's Alexis, 8.11 (F. D Jones) 2 Sir G. Clifford's Cockleshell, 6.13 (slb I allowance) (Chapman) SI Also started: Aimee Sonlt 811, Cathron 8.4, Cavatina 8.4, Crispinct 7.6 (51b allowance), Spinning Flight 7.11, Shimmer 7.11, Narrangarie 7.6 (slb allowance), The Orient 7.11, and Dot 711. Alexis was in front at the distance, but Silent Member came with a rattle, and won by a good length. Time, lmin 16 l-ssec. tfhe winner was bought in for £40. FLYING HANDICAP, Of lOOsova. Five furlongs, ifr D. Rutherford's eh h Stronghold, by Clanranald— Safeguard, 6yrs, 90 (F. D. Jones) 1 -Mr Nicoll'a Sea King, 8.2 (R, King) . 3 2dx Stead's Goia Braid, 7.8 (Birfpinan) .. 3 Alsa started: Tho Seer 8-12, Volodia 8.3 Vasa 7.8 Prim 7.7, Mythical 6.10, Portland 6.7, and Nancy Stair 6.7. Stronghold gave som« trouble at the post, »nd got badly away. Sea King and Prim •were the first to show out. With two furlongs gone Sea King was clear of Prim, Volodia and The Seer, while- Gold Braid and Stronghold were closing on the field. £.1 the distant* Strocgtolii irow out, and ,

quickly had Sea King's measure, winning comfortably by a leagth, with Gold Braid hali a length further back- Time, lmia 2 3-ssec. POST HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. One mile. Sir G. Clifford's b c Red Rain, by Clanranald—Catherine Wheel, 3yrs 8.10 (F. E. Jones) 1 Mr Green's Pretty Nell 7.0 (H. Price) 2 Mr Griffen's Thunderer, 7.9 f!R- Hatch) 3 Also started: Lapland 9.0, Hilarity 8-0, Suttee 7.8, Highland Reel 7.7. Mary cf Argyle 7.7, Tea Cup 7.0, and Tullia £.10 Mary of Argyle, followed by Pretty Nell, was the first to show out. while Tu'.lia was very slow to move At the distance Red Ram put m his claim, and 'won a good race by a lpngth, Pietty Nell being a head m front of Thundersr. Time, lmin 43 l-ssec. MAXIOTOTO EACES. (From Our Special Reporter.) First Day— Thursday. February 6 The Mamototo Jocksy Club commenced its annual meeting in fine weathei, and there •was -a model ate attendance. The club licensed one bookmaker at a fee of £20, and a' so charged £10 for his clerk. During the I day the sum of £817 was put through the ! totalisator, as eompaied with £11S5 which 1 was legisteied on the corresponding day of last year's meeting Details — TRIAL HANDICAP, Of 25sovs; second ssovs. Seven furlongs. Mr J. Richardson's br g Rifle Range, by Mannhchei— Meiry Wife, syis, 910 (Wil=on) 1 Mr E. F. Blakely's Smallshot, aged. 8 3 (Grey) 2 Mr A. Clark's Vyvyan, syrs, 8 9 (Bljthe) 3 Also started: Pretty Face 9.7, Gold Plate 7.7 Tarpan 8 3 (including Blb ov-er). Won easily by a length, the same distance ' between second and third. Time, lmin 35 l-ssec. NASEBY HANDICAP, Of 40sovs; second ssovs. One mile. Mr N. Green's br g Speculate, by BannerSpec, aged, 9 4 (Wingfield) .... 1 Mr W. Aitcheson's Stepaside, 6yrs, 8 2 , (Wheeler) 2 Mt H. Rothwell's Grosvenor, aged, 8.4 (Rae) 3 From a good start the trio ran together along the back At the turn Grosvenor was beaten, and, after a good race, Speculate won by a snoit half length; Grosvenor, two lengths and a-half away. Time, lmin 47 l-ssec. DISTRICT TROT Of 30sovs; second ssovs. Two miles. Mr F. M'Gregor's br g Little George, by Stanley, syrs, 17sec (Owner) . . 1 Mr Beattie's Avondale, 16sec - .. 2 Mr E. Munro's Battleaxe, scr .. 3 Also started: Messenger 21sec. Won easily by a dozen lengths, the same distance between second and third. Time, smin 36sec. SELLING STAKES, Of 25sovs. Six furlongs. Mi E. F. Blakely's br g Smallshot, by Leicester— Paronla, aged, 9.0 (J. Grey) 1 Mt J. Beattie's Natalie, aged, 8 0 (Wilson) 2 Mt J. Wilson's Parton. aged, 8.0 (Blythe) 3 Won by a length. Time, lmin 21 2-ssec. The winner was bought in at £10. WELTER HANDICAP, Of 30sovs; second ssovs Seven furlongs. Mr J. Richardson's br g Rifle Range, by Mannlicher — Merry Wife, syrs, 10 4 (Wilson) 1 Mr J. R. Smith's Pretty Face, 4yrs, 9.13 (Smith) 2 Mr H. Rothwell's Grosvenor, aged. 10.11 (Beale) 8 Also started: Vyvyan 9.0, Pattern 8.5. Won easily by a length ; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 36sec. DISTRICT TROT. Of 20sovs; second ssovs. One mile. Mr J. Ennght's b g Hard-to-Catch, 19eec (Beattie) 1 Mr Wallen's Maid of Honour, scr .... 2 Snapper. 21sec 3 Also started: Arisaka 16sec, Fin Mack llsec, Poker 16sec. Won by three-quarters of a furlong; four lengths between second and third. Time, 2min 48 2-ssec. HANDICAP HACK, Of 20scvs; second 3sovs. Six furlongs. Mr P. Toomey's eh f Lady de Vere, by Obligado— Glayds 11, 4yrs, 8.7 (Wteeler) 1 Mr P Glen's Paparoa, 8.11 (Rae) .. ..,2 Mr J. Barr's Tarpan. 7.12 (M''llroy) .. 3 Also started : Kostuma, 7.12. Won by over two lengths. Time, lmin 21sec. MANIOTOTO HANDICAP. Of 25sovs ; second ssovs. Six furlong?. Mr J. Biggins-'s bi g Zero, by Finland — Circlet. 4yrs. 91 (S. Smith) 1 Mr J. Curssy's Linda, aged. 9 7 (Wilson) 2 Won by a "length and a-half. Time, lmm 20sec. Secoxd Day— Friday. February 7. The Maniototo Jockey Club concluded its annual meeting- in fine weather. There -was a very sma.ll attendance. During the day £952 was received on the machine, as against £1266 for the corresponding day of last year. The total for the two days was £1799, or £651 less than last year. One bookmaker paid a fee of £30. and paid £10 each day for his clerk under protest. Details: — FLYING HANDICAP. Of 30sovs; second ssovs. Five furlongs. Mr J. R. Smith's b m Pretty Face, by Clanranald— Delusive. 4yrs. 8.5 (Blythe) 1 Mr R. M'Donald's Kaikomako, aged, 8.0 (Winkfield) 2 Mr J. Richardson's Rifle Range, syrs, 9.3 (Wilson) 3 Also started: Caveola 8.11, Toney 88- | Won comfort-ably by a length; two lengths between second and third. Time, lmin 6sec. PUBLICANS' WELTER HANDICAP, Of 25sovs; second horse ssovs. Five furlongs. Mr P. Toomev's eh f Lady De Vere, by Ob' igado— Gladys 11, 4yrs, 9.9 (Mafchie) 1 Mr Barr's Tarpan, 6yrs, 8.0 (MTroy) .. 2 Mr J. Cain's Kostroma, 4yrs, 8-0 (Blythe) 3 Also started : Zero- 10.7, Jewel Case 10.4., Pattern 8.0, Gold Plete. Won by half a length; third a length away. Time, lmin 9sec. DISTRICT TROT, Of 25sovs; second ssovs. One mile and a-half. Mr F. M'Gregor's br g Little George, by Stanley, syrs, 7sec (Owner) 1 Mr W. Allen's Maid of Honour, aged, scr 2 Mr J. Beattie's Avondale. 9sec 3 Also started: Lady Pet scr, Messenger 16sec, Poker. i Won by three lengths ; Avondale a dozen lengths away. Time, 4min 8 2-ssec. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, Of 35sovbj second ssovs. One mile. Mr J. R-. Smith's b m Pretty Face, by ClanrAnald — Delusive, 4yrs, 7.9 (Blythe) J Mr J. Biggins's Zero, 4yrs, 7-9 (Winkfield) 2 Mr W. Aitcheson's Stepaside, 6vrs, 8.6 (Wheeler) 3 Also started : Grosvenar 7.12. Won comfoitably by a length and a-half; third three lr'S^s ft wry. fvaf^i lmia

NOVEL HANDICAP, Of 25sovs. Seven furlorgs. Mr E. F. Blakely's br g Smallshot. by Lemster — Paroula, aged, 9.5 (J. Grey) .. 1 The winner was bought m for £13. DISTRICT TROT. Of 20sc,vs ; second ssovs. One mile. Mr W Allen's br m Maid of Honour, my Wanbobbie, aged (Allen) 1 Mr A- Beattie'^ Avonda'e, Bsec 2 Mr J. Hore's Snapper, 20sec 3 A'=o started. Fin Mack llsec, Hard to Catch 13sec. Won by two lengths; a neck between second and third. Time, 2min 39 3-ssec. HANDICAP HACK RACE, Of 20sovs ; second 3bovs. Six furlongs. Mt E. F. Blakely's b g Smallshot, by Leicester — Paroula, aged, 811 (J. Grey) 1 Mr J. Barr's Tarpan, 8.3 'M'llroy) .. .. 2 Mr R. M'Donald's Jewel Case. 8.11 .. .. 3 Also started: Paparoa 8.11, Gold Plato 7.12. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 21sec FAREWELL HANDICAP, Of 25sovs ; second ssovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. Richardson's br g Rifle Range, by Manlicher — Merry Wife, syrs, 8.13 (Wilson) 1 Mr J. Cursey's Linda. 8 8 (Rae) .. .. .. 2 Mr H. Rothwell's Grosvenor, 7.9 (Winkfield) 3 Also started: Toney 8.11. Won by a length and a-half; second three lengths away. Time, lmin 21 2-ssec. GISBORNE RACES. First Day— Thursday, February 6 The Gisborne Racing Club's meeting opened to-day in fine weather. About 20 bookmakers plied their calling, and did considerable busii ness. Results: — FLYING HANDICAP. Six furlongsLady Rohina 1. MAIDEN SCURRY. Four furlongs.— Stylish Lady 1, Finshe 2, Splash 3. Scratched: Carron, Awaiiui, Munga, Motio, Torona. Won all the way, the rest close up. Time, 50Jsec. FIRST HURDLES. One mile and a-half.— Kaipetipeti 1, Local Option 2, Mata-koaei 3. Scratched: Taura. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 54sec. FIRST HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —The Squattei 1. Cheddite 2. Glen Afnc 3. Scratched: Soultite, Tearai, Taunei, Spate, Gatenby, Erjn, Maureahi, Narissa, Awanui. A close race between placed horses in the straight. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. SUMMER HANDICAP. One mile and aquarter. — Black Reynard 1, Montigo 2, Uenuku 3. Scratched: Whakawehi, Dan Leno, Kirsty. Won by a length. Time, 2min lOsec. FIRST COUNTY HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Marangai 1, Ladylike 2, Spun Yarn 3. Scratched: Probreda, Sarilla, Spate, Paisano, Glen Afnc, Carron, Ortolan. Won throughout. FIRST WELTER. Six furlongs.— Te Kahui r San Cruz 2, Melton Hall 3. Scratched. Taura, Te Arai. Won comfoitably. Time, lmin 45 3-ssec. PARK STAKES. Seven furlon=<?.— Sarilla 1. Chrysoprase 2, Sand Stream 3. Scratched: Black Reynard. A good struggle between the first and second horses. Time, lmin 29Jsec. Second Day — Fhiday, Febbttaby. 7. On the second day of the Gisborne Racing Club's meeting the results were as fol.ow: — ELECTRIC HANDICAP. Five furlongs.— Lady Rosina 1, Marangai 2, Tarina 3. Scratched: Contender, Sanstream, Lady Ainslie, and Mura Ahi. Won all the way, , and a close finish. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec. 1 MAIDEN SCURRY Five furlongs.— Paisano and Carron (a dead heat) 1, Lady Ainslie 3. Scratched: Ruhiora, Pumpkin, Maiora, and Ibly. An exciting race between the dead-heaters. Paisano came up in the last few strides. Time, lmin 3sec. 1 SECOND HURDLES. One mile and three-quarters. — Reservoir 1, Matakokiri 2, Convoy 3. These were the only starters. Won easily. Tinte, 3min 24sec. ) SECOND HACK HANDICAP. Seven furlongs. — Cheddite 1, Turquet 2, Glen Afric 3. Scratched: Teari, Pluck, Spate, Paisano. and Herisha. Won easily; the rest bunched. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec. GRAND STAND HANDICAP. One mile I and a distance. — Ladylike 1, Hinetiatami 2, Montigo 3. Won by a length. Time, lmin 53 2-ssec. SECOND COUNTY HANDICAP. One mile. — Sarilla 1, San Cruz 2, Reay 3. Scratched: Maringai. Won easily by a length. Time, lmin 45Jsec. SJECOjSTD WELTEH S«^-<=q furlongs Montigo 1. Melton Hall 2, Torquet 3. Scratched : Kaipetipeti, Teari, Eza, and The Stripper. Won by four lengths ; the second and third close together. Time, lmin 31 2-seec. FINAL HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.— Uenuku and Hmetama (dead heat) 1. Contender 3. Scratched : Ladylike and Melton Hall. A close finish. Time, lmin 29sec. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETIXG. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr Henrys for the D.J.C. autumn meeting: — Autumn Hurdle Handicap, of lOOsovs. One mile and three-quarters. — Southern Cross 11.5, Tirole 10.13, Royal Shell 10.9. South Star 9.13, Grand Stand 9.18, Storm 99. Stormont 9.4, Pacific 9.3. Leonardo 9.0. Toney 9.0. Gladbrook Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.— Red R.ain 9.8, Ilarita 8.5, Tremulous 84, The Libyan 7.13, Octave 7.12, Curiosettia ! 7.9. Flavour 7.9, Rifle Range 7.9, Onjoi 7.6, 1 Helianthus 7.5, Ronaldshay 7.3, Beckwell 7.3, Pretty Nell 7.3. English Rose 7.2, Salaam j f.2, Nancy Stair 7.0, Grosvenor 7.0, Farley Grove 7.0.

I Stewards' Welter Handicap, of lOOsovs Seven furlongs — Lady Landon 9.5, Ivanoff 9 5, Medallist 95, Huascar 9.4, The Seer 9.0, Armamento 8.12, Grand Stand 8 11, Office , Girl 8 10. Speculate 89, Blythemaid 89, Red and Black 88. Sam Weller 87, Ruapehu 85. Thunderer 85, Rosebloom 85, Casque 8 5 Luresome 84, Southern Cross 84, Mary of Argyle 8.2, Sir Percival 82, Highland Reel 8.2 Post-card 8.0, Bombastes 80, Salaam 80. Caveola 8.0, Stepniak 80. Berwick Hack Handicap, of lOOsovs. Five furlongs. — Persuader 9.0. Crulosettia 9.0, Suttee 8.13, Spinning Flight 8 11, Pretty Face 8 10, Miss Gal 8.10, Cerise and Blue 8.9, Ronaldshay 8.8, Gypsobel 8.7, English Rose 8 7. Mythical 8.6, Nancy Stair 8 5, Lacey 8.3, Lady de Vere 8.3. Lone Star 8.2, Kaikomako [ 8.0, Erski»- 4.0, 0Ut»» \Q t Jti*» * X ,

Portland 8.0, Chameleon 8.0, Zioness 8.0, Lady Orizoin 8.0, Demur 8.0, British Peer 8 0, Pronoun 8.0, The Brat 8.0. Publican's Handicap, of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—Petrovna 9.11, Buocleuch 9.3, De Witte 8.12, Apollodoris 8.3, Lady Landon 7.13, The Seer 7.12, All Guns 7.11, St. Denis 7.10, Replete 7.10, Ivanoff 7.9, Imaginary 7.9, Rose Noble 78, Golden Way 7.7, Sea King 7.7, Hilarity 7 6 Zetland 74. Helianthus 610, Amboi«e 6 10 J Pretty Nell 6.7, Gapon 6.7, Lone Star 6.7. TAHUXA PARK TROTTIXG CLUB. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr H. J. Gourley for the first day's trotting on Friday, 21st February: — * Stewards' Pony Handicap, of 35sovs- One mile and a-half (optional). — Major Taylor scratch, Aquinas 3 seconds, Little Andrew 5, Kelbirnie Maid 10, Neglected 14, Murad 15, Punch 15, Vixen 15, The Boss 15, Fog 20, Loiterdale 20, Blackey 20, Little Arthur 20. Trial Handicap, of 50sovs. One mi'e and a-half (optional). — Lady Vancleve scratch, Hebe scratch, Maimai 2 seconds, Princess Jane 5, Walnut 7, Lauradale 7, Cronje 7, Mantle 7, Fin Mac 9, Jim Tracey 9, Ima D. 9, Vervian 12. Atratos 15, Jack Tracey 15, Merry Boy 17. Caberfeigh 18, Happy Moments 18. General Abdallah 18, Lady Clare 18, Swift 18, Ard Patrick 18, General Doubt 18, Wakeful 20, Lady Irvington 20, Miss Agnew 20, Mine Yet 20. | Tahuna Cup Handicap, of lOOsovs. Two miles (saddle) — Opihi scratch, Arbitrator 8 seconds Vanity 10. Timothy 12. The Pigeon 12, Esma 12, Litfe Frank 13, Vitella 13, ■ Royal Colours 13, Ensign 16, Woodland Whis- r pers 18. Broad wood 18, Lodi 18, SilvMton 20, • First Pet 20. Puzzle 20- j Dunedm Handicap, of 50sovs. Two miles (optional). — Almont Jun. scratch, Henry M. 2 seconds, Governor L. 2, Teddy 6, Stirling Knight 9, Specify 9, Turk 10. Frithiof 10, Little George 10, Lauradale 16, Joe L- 18, King V. 18, Major Taylor 20, Jim Tracey 20. Veivian 24. Little Andrew 26, Welfare 28. Whiterock 30, Zodia 30, Repeater 30, Merry Boy 30. General Doubt 30. i High Class Handicap, of lOOsovs- Two ' miles (harness). — Durbar scratch, Cocoanut 6 seconds, Francesca 10, Impatient 14, Roseneath 19, Kentucky Yet 19, Royal Colours 22, Combine 22. Electric Handicap, of 50sovs- One mile (saddle). — J. C- scratch. Little Jinimie 1 second, Stirling King 1, Viceroy 1, Timothy 5, Cling 6. Ensign 7. David Harum 7. Woodland Whispers 8, Broadwood 8, Harold Gray 9, Comrr.anderite 9, Teddy 10, Lady Vancleve 11, Hebe 11, Little George 12, Frithiof 12, Maimai 12, Colonel 12. First Bracelet Handicap, of 35sots. One mile and a-half (optional). — J. C- scratch, Silverton 15 seconds, Specify 18, The Callant 19, The Urchin 21. Joe L- 25. Jim Tracey 26, Bessie Tracey 29, Tap 31, Caberfeigh 35, Happy Moments 35, Lord Robin 35, Lady Clare 35, Ard Patrick 35. Bermaiine 35, Bloomfontein 35, Flower Child 35. Wakeful 37, Lady Irvington 37, Elvina 37, The Boss 37. Mine Yet 37, Miss Agnes 37, D'Eaglesfield 37 The President 37. j Dash Handicap, of 50sovs. One mile (har- , ness). — Vincent scratch, Daphne 3 seconds, Kenttieky Yet 5. Wilkie 5. Combine 7, Sling 7, Motorist 7, Royal Colours 7, Almont Jun. 8, Silver Black 8. Acceptances close at 9 pm. on Wednesday, 12th. WOODVILLE ACCEPTANCES. Hack Hurdles. — Papatawa 10 13. Royal Blue10.10, Playmate 10.10, Tekainui 10.9, Mount Cook 9.9, Lajid c' Nod 93, The Voucher 9.1, Concussion 90, Cloudy Morn 9.0. Whariti Hack Handicap — Merrie Zealand ; 9.7, Waipunehu 85, Pearlie 7.12, Naikuthi ; 7.11, Truganini 7.10, Fulmmutor 7.8, Seaton Dale 7.3. Robin Link 6 10, Lethean 6.7. Woodside Cup. — Grand Slam 8.8, Hipporofla- 8.6, Nova 7.13, Aberration 7.13, , Uhlando 7.13, Kairoma. 7.13, King's Lynn , 7.10, Loiret 7.9, Waipaku 7.8, Kurawaka 7.8, Roseal 7.3, Sandix 7.2. Rosegrove 7.2. ] County Hack Handicap. — Merri© Zealand • 9 1, Rangipapa 8.6, Ikot 85. Greenlea-f 7.12, ' Miss Vera 7.9, Lochiela 7.9, Supplement 7.8, : Bonnie Doon 77, Blue Bell 7.3, Tocher 7.0, . Mist'etoe 7.0, Gateby 6.12, Rose Lethe 6.10, Yosami 6.9, Oblivion 6.9, Brown Belt 6.7, Hydraulic 6.7. President's Handicap. — Ballara-t 96. Silver Shell 9.5, Aboriginal 9.5. Kurawaka 9 4, Gauze 90, Mierrie Zealand 8 11, Probability 8 11, Rangihaeta 8.10, Toa Tuhi 8.8, Golden Gate 8 5 Hatley 85, Elfrid'a 8.5, Scotch Reel 8.5 Victoria Hack Handicap. — Pearlie 9.8, Ruabon 9.6, Nichevo 9.1, Scenery 8.10, A^icvcla 1 89, Somari 88, Diploma 8.7. Tick 87, Jet de ] More 5.5, Olaraboll 8.5. i Telephone Handicap. — Ballaraifc 9.0, Oxton 1 89, Cyren 89, Aboriginal 8.2. Waicola 7 13, i Sunbonnet 7 11. Chicane 7 10, Supplement 7.0, , i Linkless 610, Elfrida 6.7. ] < POVERTY BAY ACCEPTANCES. i Tauranga Stakes.— Black Reynard 811, J Montigo 8.7, Contender 86, Ladylike 8.1, Douche 8.0, Uenuku 8.0, Lady Rohina 7.13. 1 Hinetitama 75, San Cruz 7.3, Dan Leno 6.12. « First; Hurdles --Kaipetipeti 13.0, Reservoir I 10.7, Te Rahui 10.5. Matakokiri 10 4, No Shot \ 9 0 Taniwha 9.0, Convoy 90. | I Flying Handicap. — Contender 9.0. MaTangai | i 8.5, Cheddite 7.10, Tarena 7.5. Chrysopraee I 7.3, Pearl Reef 7.3, Erin 7.0, Sandstream 6 10. c AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. 1 After the payment of the second forfeit the following horses remain in the Great Notthern Champaign Stakes. — Pairawatu, Diabolo, Royal Plumes, Ukuraine, Waitress, Aim- i well. Aborigine, Toy Gun. Gold Lace, Abex-bro-thock, Ma°ter Soult, General Soult, Rarata, Os?odby, Santa Rosa, Waimangu. -, Beneform, My Lawyer, Chanteuse, St. Aidan, <; Co»tendant, Bonikoff, Millionaire. !j After payment of the second forfeits the i following horses remain in the Great Not- , { them Oaks: — Maheno, Portlig'ht, Alanah, i Carmania, Lira, Cadence. Clochette, Woodby, i Guidwife, Sister Anne, Waiotahi. EGMONT ACCEPTANCES. Egmont Cup. — Tangimoana 8.7, Mahuta 8.1, 1 Waitapu 8.0, Pohutu 79, Bourrasque 7.6, a Uhlando 7.5, Nova 74, Immolation 6.13. s Flying Handicap. — Ballarat 8.9. Motoa 8.9. a Splendid Idea 88, Cyrene 7 13, Kareroa 7.6," Waihuku 7.0, Gleam 7.0, Golden Eagle 6.13. Whareroa Hurdles. — Hautapu 12.9, Sen Sim 12 4, A=teroid 11 5, Lady Hune 11.1, Oryx 10.3, f Moeraki 96. Xavier 9.3. r Ohawe Hurdles. — Showman 11 1, Star Rose v 10.13, Xavier 1.04, Bagatelle 9.13, Gre> Dawn t 9 13, Sylvan Park 9.6, The Leader 9.0, Cloudy i Morn 9.0. t Waipawa Hack Handicap — Waikarawa 8.11, b Pearlie 8.9, Wee Trinklet 87, Stayboy 8.5, s Flingot 8.5, Dear Doiy 8.4. Mikotahi 7.13, Silver Lead 7.9, Truganini 7.9. Nukutihi 7.8, Somali 7.8, Otaroa 7.3,, Fulminator 7.2 Te- a kuiti 72, Mallet 7.0, Estmere 7.0, Red Star c 7.0, Watershed 7.0. C ileremere Hack Handicap. — Kareroa 9.3, t Peailie 8 11, Dear Dolly 8.8, Miss Veia 8.0, a Supplement 7.13, Ney 7.6, Otaroa 7.6,' Billow s 7.4, Burton 7.4, Rarnanui 7.3, Yosami 7.3, t Inahft 7.2, Dr Shiminose 7.2, Sedgemoor 7.1, I Hydraulic 7.1. . ■, Hawera Wel±— «ilv« "•tell 9J&. "?i»aer- ) y

maid 8.11, Showman 8.5, Climax 5.3, Iseuli 8.1. V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING. NEWMARKET HANDICAP. Six fur* longs.— Collarit 9st 101b, Antonio 9.6, Corrc^ boree 93, lolaire 9.3, Istria 9.2, Elevatio^ 9.1, North Head 9.0, Step Out 9.0, Melodranist 8.13, Pink 'Un 8.13, Munjeet 8.18, Ebullition 8.13. True Scot 8.10, Traquair 8.8, Booran; 8.8, The Owl 8.6, Red Streak 8.5, Decollett* 8.5, Knox 8.4, Little Toy 8.4, Tangaroa 8.4* Scotland 8.4, Dusky Morn 8.3, Miss Bobby, 8.3, The Castaway 8.3, Master Foote B.^ Montagu 8.0, Pompous 7.12, Grenadier 7.12, Maltine 7.11, Gaby 7.10, Curtain Lecture 7.9, Lady Ryl stone 7.9, Rondo 7.8, St. Peter 7.8-, Lord Carlyon 7.8, Seddon 7.7, Thalaba 7.7, Dalriada 7.5, Lisnarte7.6, Bengalee 7.5, Sweety ness 7.5. Yillah 7.4, Lord Cecil 7.4, Maranui 7.3. Scobie 7.3, Ellice 7.3, Croat 7.?, Galeria 7.2, Tortivu 7.2, Captain Shannon 7.2, Fille Fogi 7.1, Medallist 7.1, Riversdale 7.1 t Boastful 7.0, Submarine 7.0, Geebung 7.0, Gendarme 613, Verenice 6.13, Currandoolet 6.12. Canssima 6 12. Kiwi 6 12, Lady Ayr 6.12 Seychelles 6.12, Bright Steel 6.12," Clemencj 611, Pretty Polly 611, Munus 6.11. SplasW 6.11, Lady Joan 6.11, Equiform 6.11, Send Off 6.11, Sokinsha 69, Simplicity 69, Las| Mistake 6.9 Eo 69, Snowy River 6 9 Medagli< 6.9, Iliad 67. Pretty Peg G7, Red and Whit< 67, Lady Kelvin 6.7. Red Clover 67, Lord Grafton 6.7. Two Step 67, Akini Foo 6.7j Returned 67, Fiery Star 67. Gracevale 6.7, ' Socialist 67. Lady Orzil 67, Carrie 6.7Quietest 6.7, Grafton Belle 6.7, Sustain 6.7, Banjo 67, Esker 6.7, Clipper 67, Merrißonj( 6.7. Lord Cecil 7.4. 1 AUSTRALIAN CUP. Two and a-quarter- , miles.— Tartan 9st 111b, Apologue 9.11, ' Antonius 9.1, Master Delaval 8.11, Melodrama ! 8 11, Booran 8.7. Putty 8.4, Tulkeroo 8.2, Th« Castaway 8.2, Proceeder 8.0, Melodeon 7.12, Welcome Trist 7.12, Thackeray 7.10, Peru 7.lff, Dyed Garments 7.9, Curtain Lecture 7.», Mira 7.9. Gaby 7.8, Ganymedes 7.6, Lady, Rylstone 7.5, Seddon 7.3, Lady Diffidence 7.0 Bribery 7.0, Duke of Clarence 6 12, Boidol 6 12, Moani 6.10, High Court 69, Dallianc* 6 9, Enchanted States 6.9. Delaware 6.7, Here* tiere G. 7. Iliad 6.7, Jack Smith 6.7. Whit« Eyes 6 7, Fiery Star 6.7, Signature 8.7, Boyong i 67 -

AUCKLAND, February 6. A. Gray, the rider of Tanglefoot in th« Rangitoto Steeplechase, run at the Takapuna Jockey Club's summer meeting on th« 29th ult., having become apprised of the fact that the owners of the horse were dissatisfied with 'his display, requested the steward* to hold an inquiry. As a result, a meeting of the stewards was convened, and at thai conclusion the following resolution wu passed: — "That, after hearing lengthy evideuc \ the stewards are unanimously of th* opinion that Albert Gray rode the hors« Tanglefoot to win in the Rangitoto "Steeplechase, and he is exonerated from any charge) ■ of pulling the horse." The running of Inmffki.len in the same race, which formed th« , subject of inquiry on the day of the race, | is to be reopened at a special meeting of th« I stewards on Monday evening next. It will f be remembered that Inniskillen ran off afl one of the fences in the concluding roundi The rider (Deerey) stated that the occurrence was due to the horse overpowering him an<J ths» stewards at the time accepted the explanation.

WELLINGTON. February 6. I The initial meeting of the Wellington Pony and Galloway Racing Club, which will b* held a fortnight hence, promises to be verjl successful. The club has secured 35 acre* of perfectly level land adjoining WondeTlandV and have laid out a nice course just under six furlongs in circumference, and two chains and a-half wide. The appointments, whicK include a stand to seat 1100, are nearing completion and nominations, which clos«q yesterday, exceed expectations. The courstf is situated at the head of the Miramax Valley, and is easy of approach, both bi ferry steamer and electric cars.

I RUAHINE RIFLE ASSOCIATION. 1 DANNEVIRKE. February 5. Tha first annual meeting of the Ruahina Rifle Association was held on the Dannevirke range on Tuesday and Wednesday It pro -«d thoroughly successful. About m coirpetitora took part, including represents* tives fTom Wellington, Opaki, Taradale. anoj the districts surrounding Dannevirke- Ther^ were eight matchas. The Hawke's Bay( Match was won by Rifleman Marshall (Pahia< tua) with 66; the Glengarry Match by Rifle* man A. Herbert (Pongaroa) with 63; th< Danuevirke Match by Rifleman M. R. Jar< vis (Taradale) with 96; the Ruahine Match btf Rifleman W. Franklin with 62; and the Consolation Match by Rifleman L. Herbert (Pon-« garoa) with 34. The Ruahine Shield was won by the Dannevirke team, also the Champion Team's Match (carrying the Armstrong Shield) with 450. The Grand Aggregate Match was won by Riflemau H. Smith (Tar-i« dale) with 283, the Champion Belt by Rifleman J. R Franklin, and the Shield by the Taradale Rifle Club with 451. ALEXANDRA VOLUNTEERS. A company match was fired on the local range on Saturday, Ist in&t. Scores — 200 500 600 yds- j'ds. yds. Tl. Private P. Campbell ..34 35 34 — 103 Sergeant R. Forrest . 34 34 33 — 101 Private Smith .. ..32 34 30—99 Private J. Tohill.. .. — — 87 Sergeant M'Pherson . . — — 84 Corporal L. Churchill — — 83 Private Short.. .... — — 82 636 At 500 yards. Campbell. Forrest, and Smith put on 19 bulls out of 21 shots, and W average for these men is 300 out of 315. The. average for the team of seven men is 90 8— • a h;ghiy creditable performance.

A speaker at the Congregational Conference at Wellington waxed facetious- in his owd way. In his parish, he said, there were people belonging to many denominations — Anglicans, Presbyterians, Methodists, Agnostics, and even crooked-sticks. Sometimes he had to speak almost to empty benches — and wooden seats were not so my spiring as wooden heads. Gulls are specially fond of long, clams, and many gulls spend their feeding timtf on the sand flats at low tide getting th« clams. The gull takes the clam in its bill; then flies high up in the air, over a roc | c j; and drops the clam so that the shell will smash on the rock. The gull then descend* and enjoys the dainty. In winter a gull will drop a clam on an icy place, if convenient, instead of a rock. The gull setHl wi^v than his ps-me implies.

SHOOTING.

EW PONY AND GALLOWAY CLUB.

RACING n UIRIES.

Of 400sovs. One mile and a-half. st lb wst lb Stratagem .. 9 0 Vardo .. 710 Paragon .. 813 Notus . 7 10 Lapland .. 812 Mercy -.-. 7 10 Fireiron ..-8 9 Speculate .. 7 9 Clanchattan ..8 9 Golden "Way .. 7 8 Astrakhan ..8 6 Red and Black 7 5 OrloS .. 8 4 Hilarity .. 7 4 Jackashore .. 8 2 Luresome .. 7 2 Armamento .. 711 Roseb'oom .. 7 2 Preeland 710 Sant Bosaleer.. 6 7