SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 349, 29 March 1910, Page 5

SPORTING.

A.J.C. MEETING. BOBRIKOFF WINS THE AUTUMN . STAKES. By Cable.— Frew Awo«mtion. —Copyright Sydney, March 20. The weather was fine for the opening of the Australian Jockey Club's autumn meeting at Randwick to-day. There •was a very large attendance. The New Zealand horse Bobrikoff, owned by Mr. T. H. Lowry, won the Autumn Stakes. The victory was .popular, a demonstration being made by the public. Results: First Hurdle Race, of"300 sovs; about two miles.—Treat, 10.4, 1; Contorp, 9.5, 2; Pharos, 9.10, 3. Twelve started. Won ,by half a length/ Time, 3min 49sec.

Autumn Stakes, of 1000 sovs; weiglit-for-age; one mile and a half.—T. H. Lowry's Bobrikoff, by Finland—Gossip, 9.0, 1; Mai tine, 9.0, 2; Trafalgar, 9.0, 3. Seven started. Won nicely by three parts of a length, half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 33sec. Sires' Produce Stakes, of 1000 sovs; seven furlongs.—Colin Smith's Beverage, 1; Desert Rose, 2: Stvria, 3. Doncaster Handicap, a sweenstake of 20 sovs each, with 1500 sovs added: one mile. Storev, 7.2 (Brown), 1; Bean Vine, 7.8 (Foley), Apple Pie, 7.0 (Dil■lonl, 3. All the thirtv-two accentors started. Won iby three lengths. Time, lmin 38% sec.

A.J.C. St. Letrer, of 750 =ovs: one mile and three-ouarters.—J. Baron's Prince Foote, 1: Danilo. 2; Diabolo, 3. The nnlv starters. Won by nearly a dozen lenp+hs. Time. 3min s%sec. ITiVhweight Handicap, of 300 sovs: six furloncs. —Poi Dance, 0.0. I: Gold iThread, 10.3. 2; Veronite. 0.10, 3. Twentv-one starters. Received March '2B. 8.15 'Mil. Svdnev, Monday. ' The second dnv's racimr took pin/ 1 ? today. The weather cleared fir®, and the attendance was very lanre. Results:— Flrinc HaTirlica.r). of 300 sovs: six fuv-•lone-s. —Mindful 1. Miss Corelli 2. TVI- - Boy 3. There were seventoc: starters. A trood finish. Won bv a neck. Time, Imin 15 ! / 2 sec. Champagne Stakes, of 1000 sovs: sk furl one's. —Desert Rose 1. Bohndea 2. ■ffisrandra 3. Thirteen starters. Precious made the rnnnintr well to the straight, •where Desert Rose shot out and won by three lengths in Imin lo^sec. Sydney Cup. a sweepstake of 20 sovs each, with 30AO sovs added.—Vavasor 1. Daisy Chain 2. Jinnee 3. The noristarters were Bluebook and Flavin-.!*. Kerlie showed the way to the straight, the nearest attendants being Beauvive, Maltine, and Trafalgar. Passing the stand Kerlie still led from Beauvive, and Mai tine, with Downfall last. There was little change along the back. Kerlie passed the six furlongs clear of Beauvive, followed by Blackrange, Olivaster, and Maltine. Before reaching the five furlongs Kerlie' gave .place to Blackrange, who had Olivaster as the nearest attendant. Olivaster moved to the front at the/ half-mile, Vavasor being .second, and Daisy Chain and Maltine lying handy. Olivaster was first into the straight from Daisy Chain, Jin'ee. and Vavasor. Once fairly on the way home Vavasor came through and won by two lengths, a similar distance sepaTating the second and third horses. Then came Didus Danilo, t'ngarie, Barallan, and Beauvive, while Downfall finished in the ruck. Time, 3min 2. ( )y,see.

First Steeplechase. Kiatere 1, Bullworth 2, Kuala Lumpur 3. Seven starters. The winner, fencing well, hem the leading position throughout. He •was first over the last obstacle, and landed an easy victory by ten lengths. Time, smin 34% sec.

First Nursery Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile.-VCadonia 1, Motilla 2, Pendulous 3. Sixteen starters. An exciting finish; Avon by half a length. Time, lmin 42% sec. Tocal Handicap, of 300 sovs; one mile and a-quarter.—Safrano 1, Pretty Peg 2, Bawbee 3. Fifteen starters. The pliiced horses battled to a great finish, a head separating the first and second. Time, 2min lOsec. WAIRARAPA MEETING. By Telegraph,—Press Association. Carterton ; Saturday. The autumn meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club commeuced at Tauherenikau on Saturday. The sum of £5422 was put through the totalisator, against £5148 on the corresponding day last year. Results:-^

Maiden Hack Race, of 60 sovs; weight for age; six furlongs.—Miss Peaty (H. Telford) I, Lea.puki 2, Stepalong 3. Also started: Dixie Girl and Field Fare. Won by a length, half a length between second and third. Time, lmin lSy 2 sec. Easter Handicap, of 200 sovs; one mile and a distance. Lethean (W. Price) 1, Truganini 2, Hilarian 3. Also started,: Mataari, Merrie Rose, Aberration, and Skye. Won by half a length, a head between second and third. Time, lmin 56 4-ssec.

Te Waka Hack Welter, of 75 sovs; seven furlongs.—Succession (H. Telford) 1, Merrie Land 2, Merrie Emerald 3. Also started: Happy New Year, Campaign, and Kalypso. Won by five lengths, a length separating second and third. Time, lmin 29 4-ssee.

Wangaimoana Handicap, of 85 sovs; .seven furlongs. Marengo (F. Lancrstone) 1, Aboriginal 2, Kelso 3. Also started: Curator, Rally Shannon. Waiwareware, an<l Splash. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 29 4-ssec.

Nursery Handicap, of 75 sovs; for two-year-olds; four furlongs.—British Maid (Stan. Reid) 1, Killaloo 2, Inspection 3. Also started: Longwood and Lomrstep (coupled on totali.sator), Roval Kniffh'. and Merrv Widow. Won 'by a length and a-hnlf, the same between second and third. Time. 40sec.

Warclell Handicap, of 115 sovs; six furlongs.—Advantage (W. Rxan) 1. Te Roti 2. Sunbonnet 3. Also started: Full Rate. Liza, and Overtime. Won bv a length, a neck between second and third. Time, lmin losec.

Maikahi Hack Handicap, of 70 sovs; five furlongs.—'Palestine (W. Cairns) 1. Prancer 2, Leahora 3. Also started: Macrneto. Merrie Land, Bow Bells. Aim•well, Fifi. and Fisrhting Maid. Won bv <a head, with Leahora close up. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec.

SECOND DAY. Carterton. Last Night. Moroa Hack Handicap, six furlonsrs. — Ma.pneto 1. Lenhora 2. Merrie Emerald 3. Scratched: Palestine and Stepalong. Time, lmin 7V l ;sec, Tauherinikau Shorts, five furlongs.— Merrie Goer 1, MaVkoff 2, Bernardine 3. Rcptohed: Lady Volley. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. ' i,

Autumn Handicap, one mile. —Aboriginal 1, Skye 2. Merrie Rose 3. All started. Time, lmin 40 2-ssec. Juvenile Handicap, five furlongs.— Ball.v Shannon 1, Inspection 2. British Maid 3. All started. Time, lmin 15sec. Stewards' Handicap, five furlongs Liza. 1, Leaho'ra 2, Te Roti 3. Scratched: Aboriginal. Time, lmin S'/gsec. J Waiohine Hack Handicap, four furlongs. —Conquest ina 1, Bow Bells 2, Palestine 3. Scratched: I'rancer and Penza. Time, oOsee. i

THE AUCKLAND MEETING. Auckland, March 2(1. The first day of the Auckland Racing Club's autumn carnival was held at" Ellerslie, to-day in magn.ficent weather. Results:—

Tradesmen's Handicap, of 200 sovs; mile and a quarter. Manapouri (Buchanan), 1; Rauparaha, 2; Miss Advance, 3. Also started: Waimangu, Waitapu N Ambrosian, Regan, Freevata, Reformist, Avoca. Manapouri won interesting race by a neck. Time, 2min 10 3-ssec.

Brighton Hurdles, of 200 sovs; wo miles. Prophet (Cress), 1; Reservoir, 2; Dunbrove, 3. Also started: Te Arai, Lady Patricia. Won by a head. Time, 3min Slsec.

Gore Browne of 125 so\n; six furlongs. Blue Garment (Olliver), 1: Lady Frances, 2; Haku, 3. Also started: Impulsive, Embi-em, iAristos, Kilsyth, Captain Soult, Spectre, i'enwarden, Soultoria, Lady Betty, Nelius. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. EASTER HANDICAP, of 750 sovs; one mile. T. Hikaua's Waiari, by St. Paul— Thimerej 7.13 (C. Brown) .. 1 F P. Preston's Equitas, 8.9 (Oliver) 2 W .C. King's Wauchope, 7.11 (Gray) 3 Also started: -Salute, Merrivonia, Maheno, Ngapuka. Woo'dhey, Tamaituvo, Dawn, Santa Rosa, Wairiki, Elegance, Ambala. Won by half a length, Equitas just beating Wauchope by a neck for second honours. Time, lmin 40sec. Salute. First Wairiki and Advocate fe»NEden Handicap, of 175 sovs; seven furlongs. Miss' Winnie (Wilson), 1; Jena, 2; Zinnia, 3. Also started: Maroro. Tattoo, Coromandel, Auldearn, Halda'ne, General Soult, Electrakoff, Dogger Bank. Won by a' length and a half. T nie, lmin 28sec;

Ellerslie Handicap, of 175 sovs;. .six furlongs. Warsong (Wilson), 1; Antoinette, 2; Wenonah', 3 Also started: Virtue, Goldfinder, Solus, Princess Soult, Birkdale, Master Wairiki, Lady Kilcheran, Doughboy, Hamadryad, Miss Ada, Vetalla, We e Olga, Hiss Highness, Duma. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 16sec.

Nelson Handicap, of 125 sovs; seven furlongs. Sea Elf (Ryan), 1; Epsom Lass.' 2; Admiral Soult, 3. Also started: Prince Leo, Michaeloff, All's' Well, Fuss, Waiotahi, Lloyds, Flat Fish, Monocie. Won by a length and a half. Time lmin 28 2-ssec.

Tramway Hand cap. of 150 sovs; five furlongs. Turbine (Buchanan), 1; Mahinga, 2; Waiata, 3. Also started: Sir Artegal, Tarina. Hyperion, Pariawatu. Turbine never let the field get near mm, and won by three lengths. Time, Imin 1 4-ssec. • SECOND DAY. Auckland, Last Night The Auckland Racing Club's meeting took place to-day in wet weather, the results being as follows: Stewards' Hand cap; one mile. Tattoo (R. W. Brow#), 1; Coromandel, 2; Miss Advance, 3 Also started: YVaimangu, prince Leo, Freevata. Mangere Handicap; six furlongs. Emblem (C. C. Brown), 1; Lady;Fraii' ces', 2; Soultoria, 3. Also started: Admiral Soult, Blue Barment, Alls' Well, Waiotahi, Caruso, Reformist, Matarere, Flying Soult'. Won by two lengths and a half. Time, 1.16.

Great Northern Champagne Stakes; six furlongs Apellon (Ryan), 1; War Song, 2; King Soult, 3. Also started: Birkdale, Goldiinder, Antoinette, ».ee Olga and Solus. Won by half a length. Time, lmin 16 3-ss'ec. St. George's Handicap, mile and a quarter. Sedition (McMillan), 1; Woodhey, 2; Santa Rosa, 3. Won by a length. Time, 2.9. , Huia Handicap; six furlongs. Sir Artegal (C. Brown), 1; Sea Elf, 2; Kakama, 3 Also started: Miss Winnie, Auldearn, General Soult and Ambala. Won by ha f a length. Time, 1.16. Autumn Steeplechase, of 300 sovs; about three miles. Red McGregor, i; Cavaliero, 2; First Barrel, 3. Also started: Pleiades and Loch Tyne. Won by half a length. Time, 8.19. Victoria Handicap. Echo, 1; Wenonali, 2; Duma, 3. Won by half a head, Time, 14. Electric Handicap. —Emblem, 1; Mahinga, 2; Elegance, 3. Won by two lengths. Time, 13 2-ssec.

THIRD DAY ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. Following are the acceptances for the third day's A.R.C. races:— Maiden Hurdles. RangihelS 10.5, Kaitangata 10.4, Mozart' 10 0, "Wei" ca Ft !).13, Pukenui 9.8, Celtic 9.5, "E'ravata 9.0, Hineura 9.0, Flying Cloiul 9.0. Tourist Handicap. Bue Garment 8.9, Lady Frances 8.3, Impulsive 8.3, All's Well 7.0, Waiotahi 7.4, Kilsyth 7.4, Haku 7.4, Soultoira 7.0, Flat Fish 6.13, Effulgence 612, Penwarden 6.11, Lady Jfctty 6.11, Flying Soult 6.1 L Autumn Handicap. Equitas 8.9, Waiari 8.9, Sedition 8.5, Santarose 7.8, Ngapuka 7.4, Rauparaha 6.10, Michaeloff 6.7 '

Auckland Welter. Wauchoe 10.0,' Waimangu 0.10. Dawn 9.5, Tattoo 9.7, j Manapouri 9.3, Maiora 8.2, Waitapu i 8.10, Auldearn 8.8. Miss Advance 8.8, Explosive 84. Zinnia 8.3, Epsom Lass 5.2, Lady Patricia 8.0, Dogger Bank 8.0, Prince Leo 8.0, Reformist 8.0, Spectre 8.0. Fuss 8.0, Caruso 8.0, Micluieloff 8,0.

St. Helier's Hurcl es Shrapnel 11.4, Reservoir 10.12, Lady Patricia 10.3, Dunborne 10.0, Castadrift 9.10, Prophet 9.9. Tui Cakobau 9.4, Armagh 9.3, Rangihaeta 9.0.

Onslow Stakes. Solus 7 13, Watch Chain 7.5, Poitiers 7.4, Duma 7.4, Dough Boy 7.11. Virtue, Muskewai, '51159 Ada, Puhi, Weitalia, Hamadryad, Wee Olga, Master Jack, DucTlie, Master"~Wairiki 7.0.

Buckland Handicap. Miss Winnie 8.6, Sir Artegal 83, Maheno 8.1, Tamainupo 7.13, Jena 7.8, Coromandel 7.7, Waiata 7.5. Miss Advance (>.3, General Soul't and Electrakoff G. 12.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. Christehurch, Last Xiirht. The weather conditions were not at all favorable for the opening of the Canterbury J.C. autumn meeting. Heavv rain fell overnight, and there was a. t/liick drizzle all the morning and during the early part of the afternoon, then clearing off. The totalisator investments amounted to £13,379, as

against. £17,853 last year. Ten bookmakers were licensed inside and twentythree outside. Results:— Kildare Iluuiies, two miles.—Whatakura 1, Southern Cross 2. Ratepayer 3. The only starters. Won by two and a-half lengths. Time, 3min 57sec. Champagne Stakes, six furlongs.— Madam Madcap 1. J£prmless 2, Danube 3. Also started: Sunburnt, Formbv, and Countermine. Time, lmin 17 2-">sec. Autumn Plate, one mile. Genius 1, Guianforte 2, Ristori 3. Also started: Glenfield, Eaglestone, Shindy, and Zemlia. Won easily by two and a-half ■lengths. Time, lmin 45 4-ssec. Great Easter Handicap, seven furlongs.—Penates 1, Prim 2. Federal 3. Also started: Tumnt, Sir Frisco, Effort, Kilindini, Boanerges, Broadsword. All Guns, Passion, Gipsy Belle. Cronstadt. Federal, Silkweb. and Gunboat. Won easily bv t'hree lengths. Time, lmin 30 l-ssec. Broadsword fell at the turn into the straight. Ruslev Plite. five ifurlongs.—Selene 1. Mnrtine 2. True. Knight 3. Also started: Kora, Crown Derby, Mnrtist. Tiaraed. .Tenn, Directoire, C'raie Athol, Punk*. Odessa, Perm, and Friwolliti.

Wnv| bv lensrth and a-lnlf. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. CourtcTiav Welter Hfirulican. one mile. —Fisticuff 1. Rose Xoble •?. Oueen of S'iade ; 3. .Also started: Whi'e Co"k»de'. Paraxon, Fasnakvle. Perle d'O'-. Poland. Merrv Lass. Lnpevi". Bra«enose. Tuehbonnv. Windiui. fV--noner. Won easily by two lfncrtli-. Tin'®, lmin 40 2-nsec. Gimernck five furlonus. The Seer 1. Prettv Nell 2. Obli-rtfe 3. Also started: Xithsdale. Ni«htlicrM. Equivocate. Yeda. Sapience, and Giovanni. Won by half a head. Time, lmin 4sec. Sockhurn Handiean. one mile and ponarter.—Tranui 1. Bridge 2. Lovelorn 3. Also staged: Sir Gw«iidolipr>. OsirK Fli+awav. Ouflnruler. Bout.ade, »ud T'le TWiin. Won bv a neck. Time, 2m in 11 2-.isee. SECOXD DAY ACCEPTANCES. Christchureh, Last Xitrht. C.J.C. acceptances for the second day are as follow: Peersvviek Hurdles.—Whataluira 11.13. Southera Cross 11.8, Xova 10.10, Ratepawer 9.3, Lovola 0.0, Stenenfeldt 0.0.

Autumn Xurserv. Formless 0.8. Danube 0.8. Countermine 0.0. Selene 8.10, Kora 8.8. Acrostic 8.0, Viee-Admiral 8.0. Odessa 6.7.

Templeton Handicap.— Penates 10.8. Tnimit 0.5, TCilindini 8.9, Effort 8.5, Flitawnv 8.3. Federal S.O, Boanerces 7.13. Cute 7.11. Silkwel)' 7.8, Gipsv Belle 7.7, ZeHia. fi.7. Queen of Snades fi.7. Final Handicap.—Gwendoline 0.0 Kilivinninf 8.12. CroustmH 9.2. B.ose NnHle s.O. .AH fj„ns 8.0. White CoMcnde 7.10. Bnntadp 7.3. fJoUlen Braid 7.2. Lorelorn fI.V?. SVndv fi.7. Pretty Nell fi.7. Yaldhurst Welter. Sir Frisco 10.0. T'nosion 0.8. Noble'ft.S. Parnlas 0.4. "Parfliron 0.2. Perle d'Or 0.2. Zetland 8.12. Fie.tienflf 8 1.2. Cold Braid 8.7. Bistn'-i 7.13. The Liln-qn 7.7. perin 7.7. ShiHelach 7.7. Tnelvbonnr 7.7. FEILDING ACCEPTANCES. Feilding, Last Night. Feilding acceptances far the second day are:— Denbigh Stakes, six furlongs.—NorthEast 0.11, Lord Soult 0.0. Hermia and St. Bill 8.0, True Shot 7.13, Nyland ,7.8. Mon Ami 7.3. Bed Wing (5.0.

Awahuri Hack Welter, one mile and 240 yards. John 10.10, Rtrathmoira 10.1, Bismarck 0.6, Liquid Air 8.10, San Lass 7.12, Rangikawia 7.0, Plantation 7.7. Embrocation 7.7. Kimbolton Hurdles, one mile and three-quarters.—Maku .11.0, Maidi 10.11. On'x 10.0. Cold Bird 0.0. Oroua Hack Hurdles, one mile and a- _ Pikono 11.10, Cold Gird 11.1, Whimper 10.0. Chaspmab °.12. Koheroa 0.7. Merrv Lawn 0.8, Nightmare 0.2. Banter 0.0. Easter Handican. one m'le and aonarter. Crucinella 0.13. SawW.ren.m B'3. Milan S.O. Coronettp'l 7.11. P<iv?ble 7.0, Koran 7.0. Ladr Mensnhiknff 7.8. Aria 7.1. Tenuia 7.0. Golden Fade 6.0.

Rewa Hack 'Handicap, six furlongs.— Tonnsra 0.0. Golden Loon 0.3. Guiding S<-er> 7.0. Asf.nlion 7.8, Roval Marine 3.13. Morce Rpneon 7.5, Roval MnM 7.2. St. Kildire ft.l 3. Loolanter 6.12. Nukuhan and Reipnt fi.lo. Makino Welter, one mi l " 3 . O.fi. Bourrnsnue 0.3. Parable 0.3. Goodwin Park 01, TTvdv.mt Pissive 7.12. Contain Be'l 7.10. Red Wirier 7.0. .Afterthought 7.7. rT ?v some oversight. *h p re«ivlts of the fine's races have not- been telegraphed.]

ACCIDENTS TO JOCKEYS. Auckland, List Night. The jockey Porter, rider of Te Arai in the hurdle race on Saturday, is suffering (from a severe fracture of the skull. He is now semi-conscious, but his condition is serious. Price .the rider of First Wairiki, is suffering from concussion of the brain, anl is still unconscious. PATEA MEETING. The Patea Racing Club was' favoured with fine weather for its annual meeting held on Easter Monday. The attendance was large, and good fie ds, faced the starter. The course, which 'has been recently improved, was in good condition, but the turn into the straight is still a dangerous' spot, as was evidenced by Otehau falling in the Farmers' Plate Six bookmakers were licensed, and the totalisator was well supported, although receipts fell short of last year's' total, when the meeting was held on the more convenient Hawera racecourse. The racing was fair, every race being won very comfortably. Bismarck, tlie favourite, won the Patea- Handicap very easily from three opponents. Fo lowing arc details of the racing: Handicap Hurdles, of 75 s'ovs; one mile and a half . J. M. Laurent's ch in Clemency, 9.5, (J. Roach), 1; Kaurora. 0.9, 2; Nero, 3. Also started: Golden Glow, Lingerer, Taupo, Lochguard. Kauroa ran up to the leader half a mile from home, but Clemency easily held his black rival, and galloping free y never left the issue in doubt, winn : ng by four lengths from Kauroa. Nero was half a dozen lengths away, third Then followed Lochguard, Golden Glow, Taupo and Lingerer. Time, 2m?n 4T) 2-os'ec.

Flying Handicap, of 85 sovs; six furlongs. T. F. Goddard's br c Mulga Bill (0. Cochrane),. 1; Vplenti>e, 2; Ambergris, 3. Also started: Fond Memory, Kane war a, Lady Herbine, feady Lupin, Sandy Paul, St. Prior. From a strangling start Valentine took up the running from Fond Memory. Kaneivara came fast at four furlongs, but Mulga Bil was disputing the lead with Valentine at the home turn, and finishing fast on the outside scored easily by over a length from Valentine. Am-

bergris was about the same distance away, third, and Luly Lupin heading the ruck, inic, lmin 16' 4-ssec. Farmers' Plate, of 55 sovs; weight-"or-age; one mile - K. Lueena's b m Queen's Prize (7\lr lligginson), 1; Tirauniea, 2: Bon Cyr. 3. Also started: Kairoa, Stai'iike, Alalioenui, Uaipuhl, oteha;i. The Quivpr, St. Lumsuen, The Kip, Ben Tulloch. The big field moved off in a line, The Quiver taking the rails in front of Starlike. The same paid led out of the straight, Mahoenui ..ad Queen's Prize being in the rear. The Qu.ver was done with three furlongs from Jionie, where the field closed up. Oteliau fe 1 at the home turn, and Queen's Priz\ galloping over everything, won eomfortn .lv by a length and'a half from lirauwea, with Ron Cyr a couple of lengths away next. The Quiver and The Kip whipped in the field. Time, imin allsec .

Patea Easter Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mile three furlongs. H. Eva's b g Bismarck, flyrs, 9.5 (C. Cochrane), 1; Paul, 2; The Leader, 3. Alio 1 started: Feu de Joie. The colours of Fen de Joie and Paul were first to *,! bow out. B smarck was in front before the straight was reached, and coming on won by over two lengths from Paxil. The Leader just beat Feu de Joie for third money, the pair being about three length behind Paul. Time., 2min 27 2-5 see.

Kakaramea Stakes, of 55 sov»; four and a half furlongs; weight, Sst. D Hughes' br c Xgntiruanui (Holmes), 1; Contralto, 2: Tlinekorangi, 3. Also started: Lowgnrt.li. St. Galen, Katipo. Idolatress, Timothy. St. Myrtle, Langshan, Valentine, White Seal, Speedy Meg, Sylphin, Fond Memory, Mulga Bill, Xukuhati. Kabewara. Hinekorangi was quickest to find her feet, and led Nnkuhau, Xgatiruanui and Mulgw. Bill along the back, the res't of the runners being spread out badly. Xukuhau cried enough before the turn wag reached, and Xgatiruanui came with a rattle on the outside. Although the Maniapoto colt ran wide coming into the straight he had too much pace for the opposition, and won by a couple of lengths from Contralto, who just headed Hinekorangi, who was eased up in the last ten strides. Time, lmin 1 4-ssec. . Borough Stakes Handicap, of 65 sovs; about seven furlongs —J. Melville's br ,t; Royal Youngster (L. Nodder), 1Starboard, 2; Sandy Paul, 3. Also started: Maori Rifle, Sea Wind. Tsu Shuma, Ked Star. Starboard and Royal Youngster turned for home together' and raced abreast to the distance, Royal Youngster drew out and wbn comfortably by three-quarters of a length. Sandy Paul was a couple of lengths away, third, and Maori Rifle a bad last. Time, lmin 31 1-osec.

Alton High Weight Handicap, of 80 6'ovs; about a mile. F. Plumtree's b h Patrobus, Oyrs. 8.7. (Tate), 1: Newport, 2; Feu tfe .Joie. 3. Also sHfrted: Paul, The Leader, Ladv Lupin, Clemane, Queen's Prize. Shining Star, Makahu. Newport and Makahu were in the van as the field ran out of the straight Patrolms up at the "six furlongs post, hut Newport showed clear again. At the, home turn Patrobus joined issue with the leader, and ar interesting race home saw the bay son of St. Clements score bv over half a length. Feu de Join was a couple of lenarths away, in third place. Time, lmin 4? 2-sgec. ' Final Stakes, of 55 sovs, second 10 sovs. third 5 sovs from the stake; weight. Bst 71b; n.imut 4'/o furlongs.— Valentine 1, Contralto 2." Won comfortably. . .. j?