RANDOM NOTES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8068, 26 March 1906, Page 3

RANDOM NOTES.

[By "Motuiioa."] In the Taranaki Trolling Club handicaps published on Saturday, (he name of Miss Ruby was onuniltcd from the St. Patrick's Handicap, in which event the horse named has been given IS sees - .:

Tuttmui, a promising 5-year-old daughter of Soult and Mahoenui, elided her career' in a .-sensational manner at Waitara last week. The mare has only recently been broken in, and was being indulged in a.gallop when it is supposed she crossed her legs, breaking both fore legs below the knee. ;"

Mr Edgar Russell was admitted to the New Plymouth Hospital on Friday to undergo an operation for the removal of an nbcess. The Stratford' "Post" says that the stewards of the local Racing Club commenced an ein|i|ir.v into ll|c conduct of five persons who are charged with taking part in the demonstration on the second day of the recent meeting. A large amount of evidence was heard, and the further hearing was adjourned unlil Tuesday evening ncxl.

Mclodcou was scratched for Ihe Great Autumn Handicap at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Gleuullin and Pan|on have arrived to fulfil engagements at Ihe Tapanaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting. Miss Nellie Rose Archer, daughter of the late Fred' Archer, the famous jockey, recently attained lier majority. The fact was signalised in the Chancery division, where Mr Justice Warring, ton made an order transferring to her consuls to the'value of C1!),53l and £344 in cash; besides various articles of jewellery. . , , According to " Milroy," a full brother to Achilles will be offered tit the next yearling sales, ; ; Tlie writer, in his remarks, states the youngster in question is'certainly the biggest and best shaped of. the Medallions—Nereid combination seen since Achilles. He has a distinguished bearing, fine shoulders, length of quarter, and a robust constitution. He is brimful of quality, fromliis'light, well put on head, back to his perfect hocks, The shoulders are at a proper angle, and the length and strength of bis stitles denote speed and reach. When he makes his appearance in the sale ring there is sure to be some spirited ajd high bidding for his possession. The ollicial lime for the C'liampion Stakes at Flemiiigton was as follows : —First mile and a-half 2.51!.',, the last

2.38. The first half-mile of Hie second round was run in 55J, the next half m 52J, and the concluding half-mile in 49:}. The last sis I'nrlongs occupying ■l.lo*. C. Jenkins rode seven winners at I lie tlorowhcnuu meeting, including a dead heal. . Jenkins' record so far this season .''is 19 firsts. Aboriginal (Mcrriwcc—Polly) has now won thrco races in succession.