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Taranaki Daily News, 3 January 1916, Page 8

10 (won riiiithe Vlacoupled during the Nugget, Munition, costing the public a the final event, hut was tapes and could not make ground. Various miner imwere effected since last chief of which were ad-"pay-out" windows in the totaliHKr house, thus enabling the money to Be handled more expeditiously. The same old notice boards are in use again this year, possibly because the club docs not care, to incur anything but unavoidable expenditure during the war. But a new and up-to-date jockey's board is absolutely necessary, and an expenditure of about £l5O in the erection of same is certainly warranted. The lawns and various enclosures were in perfect order, the planting of hedges, shrubs, ornamental trees, etc., enhancing the beauty of the grounds. The Wanganui Garrison Band, under the baton of Bandmaster Briggs, played a magnificent programme of music, including many operatic gems. "The Bohemian Girl" (overture), "Pirates of Penzance" (selection), and "Grenadiers" (valse militaire), were items that were greatly enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. Sergt. Chas. Patterson acted as deputy-stipen-diary steward, but no official verdicts were communicated to the press. It was current gossip that inquiries were held into the running in the Tariki Welter and Railway Hack Handicaps, and the bumping which took place in front, of the stand in the Douglas Handicap was also a matter for the stewards' consideration. The catering for the members of the club was excellent, the luncheon provided by Mrs. Brooking, of Stratford, comparing favorably with any met with on this coast. Loud complaints, however, were voiced by visitors at the total absence of a regular luncheon menu in the public luncheon rooms both "'nside" and "outside." Those who had made long trips to the meeting, many leaving their homes at 6 a.m., certainly deserved more than the fare ("Tea, pies, sandwiches and cakes, Is fid") as advertised in the card. The secretarial duties were ably attended to by Mr. Alf Coleman, both he and his assistants doing everything possible to ensure the success' of the meeting. Mr. Skipwith was in fair form at the barrier. TARIKI WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sova.; second 1.5 sovs; third 5 sovs from the siakes. Seven furlongs. 1 E. Child's b g Paraoa, by King Rufus—The Boyne, 4yrs, 8.!) (0.

McCartcn) 1 fl T. Bristol's b m Haupai, aged, 8.0 (W. Kayner) 2 2 H. W. Johnston's cli in Florist, aged 9.10 (J. McLean) 3 Also started: 3 Iceberg 0.5 (Nodder) ; 7 Draft 0.2 (IT. Webb); 5 Durane 9.2 (K. Brown); 4 Maid o' Gowrie 5.7 (W. Price). From a (rood start Iceberg, Durane, and Maid o' Gowrie showed oi;t first. At the end of a furlong Durane was well clear of Paraoa, with Hanp.ii, Maid o' Gowrie and Iceberg following. Paraoa joined Durane three furlongs from home and led into the straight. Durane then gave way to Haupai, and Florist and Iceberg put in their claims. Paraoa tired over the last bit, and .just lasted long enough to win by a head from Haupai, Florist was a couple of lengths awav, third, closely followed by Iceberg, Maid o' Gowne, and Du*"><!. , latin gfl&StM.

second stakes. HHHH&Hra ~v HBH^H9H^^H& B; ' HBHBHH^BHHL RBBB^^HH^B^^BHHF rs > a g e d, by Tarero tlie back and he from home, 1 Cornice at the last ■flflflßjßTrun home the favorite ■■HHflflVguns for Cornice, and by a length and. a ■JhHBBWo was ten lengths away ■■■BHf. 3min 20sec. ■■HH/ HACK HANDICAP, of 150 HflHHjfond 20 sovs; third 10 sovs ■HHVe stakes. Eight and a half ■■Pgs.

ch m Sylvan Dale, by ■lflvia Park—Tottie, syrs, 7.9 '(W. K'riee) 1 B J. Barlow's ch m Glacier, 6yrs 8.7 r (Nodder) 2 1 M. Toon's br g Zola, 3yrs, 7.7, inc 21bs over (Lambess) 3 (Winner trained bv R. barlow! ' Also started: 3 Sir Fisher 8.3 (Monk); 2 Munition 7.9, inc. lib over (McCarten); 6 Henry Clay 6.12 (Cook). Sylvan Dale and Glacier were prominent from an even start, but Munition quickly headed them and led past the stand. Along the back Munition was clear of Sylvan Dale, with Zola last. The favorite was in trouble before turning for home, and Glacier and Sylvan Dale raced abreast to the distance. Syli van Dale stayed on best and won by a couple of lengths, Glacier beating the fast-finishing Zola by a similar margin. Henry Clay and Munition followed, and Sir Fisher was last. Time, lmin 52sec. DOUGLAS HANDICAP, of 200 sovs., second 30 sovs; third 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 4 T. F. Gnddard's br g Tirana, by Coronet—Tarina, 4yrs, 7.12 (Monk) 1 6 J. George's b g Crown Pearl, aged, 9.2 (L. Nodder) 2 7 Walsh and Quartermain's br g Tyson, 7.5J, inc. 2Albs over (Lambess) 3 (Winner trained by owner).

Also started: 2 Tree Lucerne 8.13 (W. Price); 3 Avon Park 8.9 (0. McCarten); 1 Plav Off 8.3 (P.. Brown); 5 Coropet 7.1 (J. Cordne);) S Epworth G. 7 (Olive). Crown Pearl, Tree Lucerne, and Tyson hopped off quickest, and the last-named showed clear at five furlongs. Play Off ran into second place half a mile from home, and Tirana, Tree Lucerne and Crown Pearl closed up. Tvson was still in command as they straightened up for the run home, but was quickly tackled by' Tirana, and Crown Pearl and Tree Lucerne also came again. The lastnamed tried to get up on the fence and was chopped right hack. Tirana finished full of running, a bare length in front of Crown Pearl, who was half a length to the good of Tyson. Tree Lucerne was next. Time, lmin 10=""

FARMERS' PLATE, of 100 soys., second 15 sovs.: third 5 sovr.. from the stakes. Eight and a half furlongs. 1 H. Cleland's br <r Collector, by Conqueror —Grecian Maid, Oyrs, 11.0 (Mr. Anstis) '. ] 3 A. Syme's eh m Waioture, syrs, 10.7, '(Mr. Fowler) 2 5 G. E. Clout's br g Hushmen, 3vra, 10.0 (Mr. Clout) "... 3 (Winner trained by J. Fryer). Also started: 0 -Formosus 11.0 (Mr. Anbrev); 4 Gordon 11.0 (Mr. Hurlcv); 2 Mahlstick 11.0 (Mr. Awdry). The sextette moved off in perfect line, nnd Hushmen, Mahlstick, Collector, Waitoture, Formosus and Cordon was the order at the stand. Huslnnen was still in front at five furlongs, but Collector had displaced Mahlstick. Collector was in front with Hushmen just ing the straight, and Mnhlstick came through on the rail?. ■ln the run home Collector asserted himself, and stalling off a challenge by Waioture, won by a length and a half. Hushmen was three lengths away, and Formosus, Mahlstick and Cordon followed in that order. Time, lmin 55 1-osec.

RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 sov3., second 15 sovs; third 10 sovs from the stakes. Six furlongs. 4 H. Spratt's b m Vestalis, by Martian— Inglencuk, syrs, 7.8 (R, Brown) 1 3 B. T. Bennett's b g Bivouac, Cyrs, 8.0 (L. Nodder) 2 1 A. Alexander's eh c Bisogne, 3yrs, 8.11 (W.Price) .'... 3 (Winner trained by T. Pine). Also started: 3 Pateonga 7.10 (Lambess); 5 Mary Maid 0.12 (Olive). From n straggling start Vestalis got nway with several lengths lead of Bivouac, with Bisogne, Pateonga, and Mary Maid -all of which got tangled up with the tapes—badly left. The daughter of Martian hold her advantage to the end, winning by a couple of lengths fro'n Bivouac, who beat the favorite by a length. Pateonga was fourth and Alary Maid. last. .Time. Imin 15 2-JBeo.

SECOND DAY*s( ACCEPTANCES. Stratfixj-d, Last Night. TOKO WELTER.—Clavier 9.13, Syntax 9.8, Paraoa 9.3, Haupai \sj.9, Collector 8.9, Henry Clay S.O. CARDIFF STAKES. Per;gola, Red Hot, Festoon, Sylviaroa, Merw Maid, Golden Fan, Madam Ristori, Whanga, Akahai, War Nurse, Roderick, St.»_ Kiel, Idolist, Gipsy Gem, Avena, Mafa o' Gowrie, Fair Paul, Antwerp, Silver ?Web, eh g by Cheshire, Unique 8.0. l NGAERE HANDICAP.—Tree Luckmc 9.0, Avon Park 8.8, Play Off 8.6, GW roy 8.2, Patronale 7.11, Tyson 7.8, Perjbneal 7.5, King Chiara 7.5, Zetes 7.4, Grattan 7.0, Simple Sam 7.0, Coropdt 6.13. , MAKURI HURDLES.—Epworth 9.|p, Knocknagow 9.6, Tarero 9.4, Cornice 9.4. STRATHMORE HANDICAP. BJ. iognte 9.7, Bivouac 9.4, Royal Chef 8.|6, Martingale 8.4, Flying Camp 8.2, Mary Maid 7.7, Miss Sylvan 7.7. 1 MALONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP.— ineuru 8.10, Crawford 8.7, Lady Middle;on 8.5, Avon Park 8.3, Ratana 7.10, ting Chiara 7.2, Ngapoto 6.10, Royal Dragoon 0.7, Royal Simon 6.7. LADIES' PURSE. White Blaze 10.13, Mahlstick 10.12, Waioture 10.10, Formosus 10.7, Joy Bells 10.2, New Form 10.0, Leah Kleshna 10.0, Laura 10.0. COUNTY HACK HANDICAP.--Glacier 8,10, Bivouac 8.10, Vestalis, Sylvan Dale 8.7, Florist 8.6, Veto 8.5, Paraoa 8.0, Iceberg 8.0, Munition 7.12, Pateonga 7.10, Martingale 7.10, Zola 7.4, Bushmen 6.12.

AUCKLAND R.C. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Saturday. The races were continued to-day in glorious weather. The totalisator handled £62,615 108, a decrease of £4642 as compared with the corresponding day last yeah Results: — FERGUSON HANDICAP-Cold .Painting 1, Limpet 2, Tinoreka 3. Seventeen started. Won by half a length. The winner was favorite. Time, lmin 142-5 see.

NEW YEAR HURDLES—Spalperion fl, Naupata 2, Master Regel 3. Seven started. Won by ten lengths. Master Regel was favorite. Time, 3min 45sec. MIDSUMMER HANDICAP—Hyttus 1, Good Hope 2, Nystad 3. Eleven started! Won by a length. Nystad was favorite. Time, lmin 0 3-ssec. DERBY—Desert Gold 1, Eligible 2. Snub 3. The only starters. Won by two lengths. The winner was favorite. Time. 2min 32 3-ssec. NEWMARKET HANDICAP—King Lupin 1, Bimeter 2, Tact 3. All started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 12 4-5

A.R.C. HANDlCAP—Mullingar 1, El Gallo 2, Colonel Soult 3. Ten started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min 35 sec. MAIDEN HANDICAP—Ladoguer 1 Pacific Slope 2, Red Ribbon 3. Ten started. Won by two and a-half lengths Time, lmin 40sec. GLASGOW HANDICAP—FIying Start 1, Bertrada 2, Soultana 3. Twelve started. The winner was favorite. Time, lmin 26 3-ssec. AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES. Auckland, Last Night. The following acceptances have been received for the fourth day's races:— GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Jack Delaval 8.4, Mullingar, Sir Solo 8.3, King Lupin 8.1, Blackall" 7.12, Castalia 7.4, Bertrada 7.2, Goldsize, Munster 7.0, St. Elmn 6.8, Dribble 6.8. GREY HANDlCAP.—Coleraine, Sweet Corn 8.10, Tinoreka 8.8, Limpet 8.7, Hydras ■ 8.4, Gold Necklet 8.1, Ihapuna, Manukau 7.10, Lightning 7.8, Carlysian 7.8, King's Courier 7.5, Ring Lupin, Lucitana 7.4, Harlestone, Master Florence, Cordite, Penniless, Pre-eminent, Scrap o' Paper, Summer Rose, Viraka 7.0. GOODWOOD HANDIOAP. Flying Start 9.0, Gold Soult S.r- T -'<"*< i 8.2, Selection 7.13 Soultane, Self 7.10, Te Papapa 7.8, Lady Penury, Lady Amai, Worcester 7.5, Nicomar 7.4, Soldier 7.0, Red Ribbon 6.12, Glissando 6.10, Salvia ' COUNTY HANDICAP. Tete-a-Tete 9.5, Bimeter 8.7, Tinopai 7.12, Hyginas 7.6.

AUCKLAND PLATE. Balboa 9.0, Eligible 7.11. SYLVIA HANDICAP. Bjorneborg 5.7, Rekanui 8.0, Sasanof 7.12, Good Hope 7.8, Independence 7.3, Marabout 6.12, Jfireus, Sir Ralph, Paddington Green, Cultriform 6.8, Erroneous 6.7.

AUCKLAND HURDLES. Black Northern 12.5, Spalperion 10.12, Te Onga, Vascular 10.5, Tenacious 10.3, Marconi 0.10, Prince Eddie 9.7, St. Lewis, Hopye 9.3, Taihape 9.0. MARTON RACING. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Marton, January 1. There was ideal weather for the Marton meeting. The totalisator put through £21,107, an increase of f WO6. HURDLES—S Rose Blush 1, 1 St. Gate 2, 3 Cokely 2. Also started: 4 Captain Mackay, 2 Chaban, G La Motte. Won by* a iength. Time, 2min 48 2-5 sec. TRIAL HACK—4 Cora King 1, 5 Namur 2, 2 Battle Tide 3. Also started: 3 Marcavis, 6 Ngatirangi, 1 Perrier. Won by a length. Time, lmin 31 1-5 DASH HANDICAP—I Martyress 1, 2 Improve 2, a Sylvia March 3. Also started: 4 Vladineau, 3 Tango, 8 Harem Skirt, 7 Montalvo ) 6 Mahzoltov. Won by a length. Time, lmin lGsec. MARTON CUP—I Square Deal 1, 2 Rewi Poto 2, 4 Princess Moutoa 3. Also started: 3 Sedd el Bajhr, 4 Tangihou, 5 Rupalui, 8 Imarose, 6 Mystified. Won all the way. Time, 2min Bsec.

JUVENILE HANDICAP—7 Gang Awa I, 3 Flying Spur 2, 1 Moutoa Queen 3. Also started: 2 Interlude, 4 Hvtliread, 6 Weslella, 5 Cease Fire, 8 Rio, 0 Placid Lake. Won 'by half a length. Time, 1 ruin 1 2-Ssee. RAILWAY HANDICAP—I Panmure 1. 2 Depredation 2, 4 Ararat 3. Also started: 5 Postillion, 3 Goldstream, 6 Black Lupin. Won easily. ' Time, Imin 15 4-ssec. NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP—2 Bronk Delaval 1, 3 Merry Dale 2, 4 Blue Thread 3. Also started: 1 Rerehau, 6 Melodist, n Lady Nolan. AVon by half a length. Time, Imin 30 3-ssee.' STEWARDS' HANDICAP—S Ladify 1, 2 Combustion 2, 1 Byron 3. Also started: 3 Austin : 4 Stepney. Won »y a length. Time, Imin 50see. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES '

Ma. -1 - m, Last Nig.iV HACK HURDLES. One and a half miles.—Olenorehy, St. Gate 11.0, Roseblusli 0.13, Cokely 9.3, Kurapotangi, La Motto 0.0. JUNCTION PI ATE. Six furlongs.— Gang Awa, Moutoa Queen 8.8, Tanso S.O, Hythread 8.5, Cease Fire, Canella 7)7. WELTER HACK. Eight and a half furlongs.—Bronk Delaval 0.3, Melodist,' Ladr Nolan, Blue Thread 8.4, Namur 8.0." SUMMER HANDICAP. One mile and a distance.—Rewi Poto 0.4, Square Deal .9,3, Expect 8.7, Master Lupin 7.12, Ru-

pahu 7.11, luiarose 7,10, Princess Moutoa 7.9, Byron 7.7, Coral King 0.10, Black Ada 6.7. LADIES' BRACELET. Eight and a half furlongs.—Melodist 11.5, Gang A\*i 11.3, Glenopal, Captain Macky, St Gate 11.2, Miralma 10.13, Son 10.9, Lochaber, Harem Skirt, Lord Nelson, Battle Tide 10.7. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Denise Ornie 9.4, Postillion, Goldstream 8.9, Rupaliu 8.4, Combustion 7.12, •Black Lupin 7.10, Ararat 7.7. FAREWELL HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Martyress 9.3. Vladincau 8.10, Interlude 7.9, Tiora 7.8, Flying Spur 7.7, Canella, Bombard, Malizoltov, Sylvia March, Marzial 7.0. TURAKINA WELTER. Seven furlongs.—Combustion 9.2, Depredation 8.13, Ladify 8.12, Stepney 8.10, Black Lupin 8.8, Mvstified, Improve 8.2, New York 8.0. HAWKE'S BAY J.C. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hastings, January 1. There was glorious weather for today's races. The totalisator registered £17,548, as against last year's £18,557. Results:— MAIDEN iPLATE-8 Subdual 1 , 5 Atuatoro 2, 1 Kaiserine 3. Won comfortably by haTT a length. Time, lmin 17sec. CHRISTMAS HANDICAP—I Shaki 1, 2 Pearlform 2, 3 Spain 3. A splendid finish; won by a head. Time, lmin 15 3-ssec. WELTER STAKES—The Summit 1, True Gun 2, Hinemanu 3. An excellent race, The Summit winning on the post by a head. Time, 2min Usee. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP Pursefiller 1, Bunting 2, Haumakaka 3. Winner led throughout arid won by a length, Time, 2min 9sec.

OTATARA HURDLES—lmposter 1, Hikahakeke 2, .Parawanui 3. Won by two lengths. Time. 2min 43sec. TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKES - Sarah Grand 1, Hyllus 2, Carlatown 3. AVon by a head. Time, 50 3-ssec. PLYING HANDICAP Ohiwia 1, Watchful 2, Maraetotara 3. Won by four lengths. Time, lmin 16sec. NEW YEAR HANDlCAP—Pursenller 1, Zeus 2, Mandoline 3. Won by a nose. Time, lmin 22 l-ssee. SECOND DAY ACCEPTANCES. Hastings, Last Night. AOTEA JUMPER'S FLAT HANDICAP. One and a quarter miles.—lmposter 10.7, Kew 10.fi, Hikahakeke 10.2, Parawanui 9.11, Sensitive 9.2, Okahu 9.0, Waiparapara 0.0. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP. Six furlongs.—Evadne 8.12, Asterias S.S, Pearlform 8.4, Mandoline 8.3 Step 7.7. SCURRY HACK. Five furlongs.— Tavistock 9.0, Ohiwia 8.5, Maraetotara 7.11, Watchful 7.10, Instep 7.10, Lord Ainslie 7.G, Ohincwairna 7.3, Grange 7.3, Aurore 7.3, Atuatoro, Queen's Maid 7.2, Lady Multiful, Con, Ngaitu, Kaiserine, Zannone, Natalite 7.0. SUMMER HANDICAP. Once round. —Crosus 10.2, Pursefiller 9,3, Jem S.B, Shaki 8.0, Bunting 8.1, Despatch Carrier 8.1, Haumakaha 7.5, Hiwitapu 7.8, Black Heart 7.4, Alees 6.7. NURSERY HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Sarah Grand 8.1, Barley Sugar 7.1.3, Carlatour 7.9, Red Pennant 7.9, Circle Lady 7.7, Idyllic 7.G, Tinkler 7.5, Shy Girl 7.3. Bonable 7.2, Honerite 7.0 EPSOM HANDICAP. Once rouml.The Summit 12.4, Discussion 12.3, Hineiroanu 11.0,. Subdual 11.5, Redloh 11.3, Smilax 10.12, Sailor King 10 0. Miss Percy 10 7. , MATAPIRO HACK. Once round.--/-Discussion 9.1, Finisierre 8.8, Gazette 18.4, Whakahoki 8.2, Tokio 8.1, Spain 7.11, Parawanui 7.9, Alecs 7.7, Hygia 7.7, True Gun 7.0, Kaiserine 7.2, Surtax 17.0, Anxious 7.0, Tragedienne 7.0, Dasher Boy 7.0. JANUARY HANDICAP. Six and a half furlongs.—Pursefiller 9.13, Evadne 18.7, Zeus 8.4, Haumakaha 8.0, Pearlform 7.11, Black Heart 7.0, Smilax f1.12, India 0.12, Lord Ainslie 6.12.

CANTERBURY ;PARK T.C. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchuivh, January 1. The Canterbury Park Trotting Club's summer meeting commenced to-day. Results: LADIES' BRACELET-1 Paddy Lynd 1, 3 Happy Jack 2, 2 Kelvin Child 3. Won by eight lengths. Time, 3min 5% see. TEMPLETON HANDICAP—2 Agathos 1. 7 Stanley's Pet 2, 3 Galindo Lou 3. Won by six lengths.' Time, 4min SSsccCHAMPION HANDICAP 1 Muirthorpe 1, 7 Don Caesar 2, 3 Jinkle 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 4,min 31 sec. LYTTELTON HANDICAP—(I George Hard 1, 7 Rexcordium 2.2 Gold Drift "li. Won easily. Time, 4min 47sec.

STEWARDS' HANDICAP 1 Red Heath 1, 4 Electrocute 2, 0 Arcadian 3. Won easilv. Time. 4min 57'/.sco. ISLINGTON HANDICAP—G Ngaiairoma 1, 3 Specification 2, 10 La Franz 3. Time, 3min 31% sec. RAILWAY HANDICAP—4 Franz Joseph 1, 1 Annie Dillon 2, 9 Bequest 3. Won by a length. Time, -Zinin 18^sec. AU REVOIR HANDICAP—I Succeed 1, 2 Rotherida 2. 5 The Whip 3. Won by a length. Time, 2min 20y,spe. The totalisator handled £24.37!) 10s, as again £22,531 10s last year.

CARTERTON RACES. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Carterton, January 1, The Wairarapa Racing Club's summer meeting opened to-day in fine weather. A record attendance included about 2000 soldiers, who made a fine sight as they marched round the course to the stewards' stand, headed by the camp band. The totalisator handled £20.415, as against £16,158 on the same day last vear. Results:— " MAIDEN HACK, five furlongs—Braemore 1, Heeltap 2, Triekoy •". Also ran: Hiremakutu, Miss Pan) Kellorman, Probation, Ostend, Sundown, Pranbonneth, Sea Score. Altercation, Humorist. Won by a good length. Time, Imin l'/,see. TUHITARATA HANDICAP, six furlongs—Botanist 1. Sea Lord 2, Master Achilles 3. Scratched: Altonr. Won by half a length. Time, Imin 15see. RIMUTAKA HACK, one mile—Jean Laddo 1, Other 2. Roumania 3. Scratched : King of Athol. Won by two lengths. WAIRARAPA CUP, one mile and a quarter—Taring'amutn (P. Brady) 1, Tmmer 2, Orleans 3. Also ran:' Montana, Sinapis, Sir Alba, Merrie Cain. The winner led all the way. Won by a length, two lengths separating second and third. Time. 2min 8 4-ssec. NURSERY HANDICAP, four furlon-a —Rose Pink 1. Struggle 2. Lady donera! 3. Scratched: Quinn's Post. The first and second horses led all the way. Time. 4Sy.soc. PUKEHO HACK WELTER, six furlongs—Arahua 1, Weed 2. Mann 3. Also ran: Happiness. King of Athol. Deviation, Nenno. Pall Mall, Mollvhawlc, Pukenooi. Won by two lengths. Time, Imin 15 1-Sseo.

REYNOLDS HANDICAP, seven furlongs—Master Achilles 1, Red Book 2. Want, 3. Also ran: Botanist, Merrie Gain, Medallist, Ceylon. Won t>y three parts of a length. Time, lmin 28 4-ssoe. MOKAI HACK WELTER, seven furlongs—Marsinah 1, Braemore 2, Rongora 3. Also ran: Arlington, Thoughtful, Ormsby, Ally and Old Dad. Won by a length and a-half. Time, lmin 29scc. TURF TOPICS. (By "Moturoa,") Tlio ' acceptances received for' the second day of the Stratford annual meeting are fairly numerous, most of the events having filled well. The principal event, the \r„i.— 'Memorial Handicap, has attracted nine horses, including Ineuru, who has gone up lolbs jifor her hollow victory in the Cup. Lady Middleton is engaged v-iM. 8.5, and if caught in the mood would be well able to carry that weight. Crawford 8.7 and Katana 7.10 are not harshly treated. Ineuru and Crawford may strip as fit as anything in the race. A good field of , .i dozen is carded for the Ngaere Handicap, Tree Lucerne, who met with in-I.Tfi-.'fjK'f when finishing fast in the Douglas Handicap, has been risen lib. Play Of)! carries <?.•; as against 8.3, so the top-weight does .--< ---d badlv treated in comparison. Glcnroy, who is reported to be very fit, has got in with 8.2. . With any luck in running Tree Lucerne should run prominently. Six have been paid up for in the Toko Welter, including Syntax 9.8 and Paraoa 9.3. Both have shown winning form lately but the former appears to be the better stayer of the pair. As usual a big crowd will sport silk in the Cardiff Stakes. With no less than twenty engaged much depends on the start. Pergola and Maid o' Cowrie may be well supported in this flutter Onlv a quartette hold their ground in the Makiri Hurdles. Knoeknagow, on New Plymouth form, is be well backed, but Cornice showed a lot of pace on Saturday, and the shorter distance should be all in her favor. Seven is the main in the Strathmore Handicap. No doubt the huge army of punters who lost their money on Bisogne in the Railway Hack Handicap will be out to recover it in this race. Royal Chef is another that will not want for backers. The eight paid up for in the Ladies' Purse are not a very high class lot. White Blaze appears to be the most "classy 1 ' one of the team, and is well up to 10.13, Waioture 10.10, " turday's showing, has nothing to complain of. Punters will bo up against it in the County Hack Handicap, for which thirteen have accepted. Vestalis carried her 7.8 to the end of six furlongs in 1.15 2-5 on ihe first day—a trifle faster than it took them in Ihe Douglas Handicap. It was a good performance, and even 8.10 does not seem a harsh impost on top of it. Florist (8.0) was kept too far out of it in the Tariki Welter, but finished very fast and is likely to command a good following. Munition came into violent contact with the saddling paddock gate on Saturday, but she galloped well for six furlongs in the Midhirst Hack handicap. Provided she is well she may prove dangerous, bu; Vestalis and Florist may he better backed.

The defeat of Ecwi Poto and Depredation at Marton on Saturday came as a surprise to most local punters. Rewi Poto is engaged again to-day, and it will be interesting to see how he polishes off Square Deal at a difference of lib. St. Gate, Moutoa Queen, Bronk Delaval, Denise Orme, Interlude and Depredation will not want for followers in the minor events. The fields all round are very small.

The Auckland Plate lias dwindled down to a duel betweecn the Auckland Cup winner, Balboa, and Eligible. The former is likely to start, favorite. The other events should be of n more excitin;.' nature, and Mulliugar, Soldier, Hysinas, lijorneborg, and Spalperion will' be well supported in their respective engagements.