SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3161, 13 April 1909, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING.

WAIRARAPA RACING CLUB. I AUTUMN MEETING. I SECOND DAY. Fine weather ruled yesterday, and the course was in good order considering the heavy rain that fell on Sunday. The attendance of the public was large and representative, and investments were brisk, the sum of £6,406 being put through totalisator. Good business was again done by the bookmakers, both inside aiid outside. The arrangements in connection with the meeting were again very satisfactory. Racing commenced with the Hack Hurdles, only Lebeccio and Straban going out for the rice. The former was in front nearly all the way, and won by three lengths. The rider, S. Crawford, was cheered when he returned to weigh in.

Advantage was the popular selection for the Rototawai Handicap. Andrew Mack cut out the running to the straight entrance, but when heads were turned for home Advantage came away and scored comfortably by nearly two lengths. A field of nine were saddled up for the Moroa Hack. The best backed pair, Te Ru and Miss Vera, finished first and second, the first-named getting to the front early and winning easily.

Lady Paul was made a hot favourite for the Tauherenikau Shorts. She led for nearly four furlongs, but fell back entering the straight where Projectile and Waiata came through, the former winning by half a length. Lady Paul finished last. Aberration was the only defection from the Aucumn Handicap, leaving eight to go to the post There was considerable delay at /the post, but eventually Silken Rein got a good break on the field. She remained in front to the home turn, where Merrie Rosa and Gaelic joined issue. An exciting run down to the winning post resulted in Merrie Kose scoring by a length, and returning her supporters a good dividend. The favourite, Effort, did not race up to expectations, and Maiora, who got the worst of the despatch, was not very prominent in the race. In the Juvenile Handicap Sea Queen raced to the front, and led to the straight. Aema and Iney then came through and well ridden by Kirk the latter scored by nearly a length from Aema. Rock Ferry was made a warm favourite for ihe Stewards' Handicap, and after running behind his field for lour furlongs, came through and won by half a length from Aboriginal, who registered a good gallop, aDd is improving. Eleven lined up to the barrier for the Waiobine Hack, of half a mile. Andrew Mack and Purakau were the popular selection. The pair were out first, and practically had the race to themselves, the Gisborne-owned candidate winning by half a length. The following were the results:—

Te Ngarara Hack Hurdle Handicap, ■ >'' 90 sovs; If mile. A. Reside's br g.Lebeccio, Sou'wester—Girofla, aged, 9.13, S. Crawford 1 Jas. Orr's br g Straban, aged, 9.12, Reardon 2 Lebeccio was in front practically all the way, and won easily by three lengths. Time, 3min 33sec. (Winner trained by G. Hastings). Rototawai Handicap, 115 sovs; 6 furlongs. M. Melrose's blk m Advantage, Advance—Lady Spec, 4yrs. 9.0, W. Ryan 1 J. Struthers' br g Andrew Mack, 4yrs, 6.7, W. Bennett 2 C. F. Vallance's b g Conquer, 4yrs, 6.7, Stan. Reid 3 Iney7.ll, W. Kirk; Mussell 7.7, W. Ayre; Elfrida 6.7, McDonald, also ran. Andrew Mack, closely attended by Conquer, showed the way to the home turn. Advantage took up the running, and soon had the race in hand, and won by two lengths from Andrew Mack. Time, lmin 18sec. (Winner trained by J. W. Lowe). Moroa Hack Handicap, 70 sovs; 6 furlongs. L. G. McDonald's br g Te Ru, Birkenhead—-Eider, 4yrs, 8.10, T. Pritchard 1 Allen White's br m Miss Vera, 4yrs, 7.11, W. Ayre 2 S. W. Tatham's blk m Kimmerian, syrs, 7.3, W. Bennett 3 Sealer 8.11, F. Langstone; Diplomatic 8.5, Stan. Reid; Royal« Maid 8.4, W. Kirk, Swallow, 7.7, Andrew; I Te Utuatu 6.13, McDonald; Grand Myrella [6.10, A. Shanahan; Sweet Shot 6.10, F. Rickards, also ran. Miss Vera was first out, but before a furlong had been traversed Te Ru got to the front and coming on won omfortably by a length and ajhalf. Time, lmin 19sec. (Winner trained by C. Pritchard). Tauherenikau Shorts, 70 sovs (weight 9st); 5 furlongs. H. McManaway's br c Projectile, Torpedo—Carmelian, 3yrs, W. Kirk 1 A. Peters' b g Waiata, 4yrs, W. Ryan I 2 J. Cress' blk m Campaign, 4yrs, F. Langstone 3 ' Merring, W. Cairns; Lady Paul, ' T. Pritchard; Merrie Land, Cameron, j also ran. Lady Paul led to the wili lows, with Campaign running nex^

Rounding the home turi Projectile and Waiata moved up, and in a good finish Projectile scored by half a length from Waiata, the favourite being last. Time, lmin 7 l*ssec. (Winner bred by Douglas Bros.; trained by T. Lloyd). Autumn Handicap, 150 sovs; 1 mile. W. Piatt's br m Merrie Rose, Merrie England Yellow Ross, 6yrs, 7.13, A. Watson 1 Jas. Cress' b g Gaelic, 6yrs, 7.7, W. Bennett 2 J. C. Skeet's b m Silken Rein, 6yrs, 8.1, F. Langstone 3 Effort 8.10, Ryan; Maiora, 8.9, W. Kirk; Kelso 7.9, L. Williams: Merrivonia 7.7, W. Cairns; Aboriginal 7.7, Sandiford, also ran. After considerable delay at the post Silken Rein was quickest out, and led by two lengths right round to the straight, where Merrie Rose and Gaelic joined the leader. A stirring race down resulted in Merrie Rose winning by a length from Gaelic, with Silken Rein close up third. Time, lmin 45 2-ssec. (Winner bred by T. Shannon; trained by R. Knox). Juvenile Handicap, 85 sovs; 5 furlongs. G. Carrington's b f Iney, 3yrs, 9.7, W. Kirk 1 H. Whitney's br f Aema, 2yrs, 8.9, T. Pritchard 2 J. W. Lowe's b f Sea Queen, 2yrs, 7.2, A. Shanahan 3 Kiltie Lass 8.3, P. Langstone;, iStepalong 7.2, W. Ayre, also ran. Sea Queen led from the start, until well into the straight. Aema then joined her, and Iney moved up. The later had Aema's measure half-way down, and won by three parts of a length. Time, lmin 4 4-ssec. (Winner trained by T. Butler). Stewards' Handicap, 100 sovs: 5 furlongs. J. McLaughlin's br c Rock Ferry, Birkenhead Eon, 3yrs, 9.9, W. Kirk 1 W. A. Donald's blk g Aboriginal, 6yrs, 9.10, T. Pritchard 2 A. Crawford'* b g Clem, 6yrs, 7.13, W. Ayre 3

Kelso 10.0, W. Galbrai f h; Oblivion 7.7, N. Williams, also ran. Oblivion led to the willows, with Kelso running next, and Rock Ferry last. Entering the straight Aboriginal moved up, and Rock Perry could be seen gaining ground. In a good finish the latter won by half a length. Time, lmin 5 l-ssec. (Winner bred by Hon. J. D. Ormond; trained by owner). Waiohine Hack Handicap, 65 sovs; 4 furlongs. J. Struthers' br g Andrew Mack, 4yrs, Merriwee—Miss Mack, 8.7, W. Kirk 1 W. C. Tully's blk g Purakau, 4yrs, 8.5, P. Langstone 2 R. Knox's br m Lucretius, syrs, 8.9, A. Watson 3 Axite 8.9, Ryan; Merne Christmas 7.13, Stan. Reid; Kimmerian 7.7, W. Ayre; Remission 7.0, F. Rickards; Lady Paul 7.0, McDonald. Matira 7.0, Shanahan; Sweet Shot 7.0, Williams; Happy New Year 7.0, Price, also ran. Purakau and Andrew Mack were out in front from the start, and in a ridden out finish the latter won by half a length. Time, 50sec. (Winner trained by T. Butler). WELLINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES. WELLINGTON, April 12. The Wellington Pony and Galloway Club's races at Miramar this afternoon were well attended. Results:— Maupuia Handicap.—Myrtle, 8.9, . 1; Firefly, 9.9, 2; Miss Ivy, 8.10, 3.

Second Maiden Race.—Anglican, 9.4, 1; Prince Roy, 8.4, 2; After Dark, 9.0, 3. Autumn Handicap.—Aurifera, 11.9, and Sweet Lethe, 9.12, dead heat, 1; Miretta, 11.4, 3./ Konini Handicap.—Lady Dauphin, 8.1, 1; After Dark, 8.4, 2; Merrie Olliver, 10.3, 3. Avenue Handicap.—Miss Ivy, 8.8, 1; Firefly, 9.10, 2; San Toy, 8.8, 3.£ Tauhinu Handicap.—St. Helena, 10.13, 1; Merrimanua, 8.9, 2; Sweet Lethe, 8.9, 3. ' FEILDING RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. FELIDING, April 12. Though persistent rain fell all day yesterday the weather was good today for the Feildmg races. There was a large attendance. The track was a little bit heavy, but the racing was good. Three bookmakers plied their calling inside and six outside. The totalisator takings amounted to £12,103, against £7,246 last year. The weather promises well for tomorrow. Results : Waiata Hack.—Nyland. 8.2, 1; Waipunui, 7.2, 2; Maidi, 7.13, 3. Also started—Wharekoa 6.12, Dervish 6.9. Nyland led all the way, and won easily by a length. Time, lmin 31 l-ssec.

Mangaone Stakes—Tanekaba, 6.7, 1; Mon Ami, 8.2, 2; Sandstream, 7.13, 3. Also started—Longner 8.5, Vi 8.2, Aberbrothock 7.7, Hermia 6.13, Genuine 6.10, Debonaire 6.10. Toa Tuhi 6.7. From a bad start Mon Ami was first away and led to the distance. Tanekaha came with a fast run on the outside and won by a length. Time, lmin 16 l-s^ec. Kawakawa Hurdles-Oryx, 9.12, 1; Rookby, 9.12, 2; Scenery, 9.0, 3.

Also started—Xavier 10.10, Showman 9.9. Xavier led from Showman the first time round. Nearing the home turn Rookby and Oryx joined Xavier, and the three came together over the last hurdle. Xavier fell, and Oryx won an exciting finish by a neck.

Taonui Hack Hurdles—Rangihaeta, 9.13, 1; Finnesseur, 9.5, 2; Whimper, 10.0, 3. Also started— Speciosa 11.3, Grenade 9.9, Montague 9.0. Speciosa and Finnesseur raced together for the first mile. Rangihaeta then came away and won easily by four lengths. Time, 3min 21 2-saec.

Feilding Cup—Waipaku, 7.7, 1; Uhlando, 7.11, 2; Arclight, 6.10, 3. Also started—Tangimoana 9.0, Mahuta 8.5, Tangeroa 6.10, Belario 6.10, Anemone 6.7, Paione 6.7. Waipaku, Mahuta and Uhlando led past the post the first time. Waipaku grandually increased his lead and won easily by six lengths. Time, 2min 37 l-ssec.

Orepuhi Hack Welter—Paparaehi, 8.4, 1; Midian, 8.13, 2; Canadian, 7.1, 3. Alsu started—Liquid Air 8.0, Sylvan Song 7.11, Aviore 7.11. The field were bunched for the greater part of ttie journey. Paparaehi came out at the home turn and won by two lengths. Time, lmin 51 l-ssec. Halcombe Welter—Flingot, 8.5, 1; Eclogue, 8.13, 2; Sandstream, 9.11, 3. Also started—Roosevelt 9.6, Perolena 9.5, Probability 9.3. From a good start Sandstream went to the front and led to the home turn, where Flingot and Eclogue came up, the former winning by two lengths. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. Ongo Hack—Hermia, 9.0, 1; Guiding Step, 7.8, ?.; The Saint, 8.9, 3. Also started —Conquestina"B.o, Quick Step 7.4, Singer 7.4, Thetis 7.3. Hermia led all the way and won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 9 1-5 sec. / PALMERSTON N., April 12. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Feilding meeting:— Denbigh Stakes, 6 furlongs—Mon Ami 8.11, Sandstream 8.10, Tanekaba 8.1, Ababrothock 7.13, Hermia 7.9, Nicotine 7.4, Toa Tuhi 6.12, Debonnaire 6.10, Guiding Step 6.7. Awahuri Hack Welter, 1£ mile.— Clemora 9.3, Midian 9.2, Comedian 7.9, Mississippi 7.7. Kimbolton Hurdles, 12 mile— Maidi 11.9, Master Douglas 11.4, Xavier 10.13, Oryx 10.8, Rookby 10.2, Paparaehi 9 13, Whatakura 9.9, Showman 9.8.

Oroua Hack Hurdles, 1£ mile — Speciosa and Rangihaeta 10.13, Whimper and Moose 9.13. Pinnesseur 9.7, Prince Hassan 9.3, Montague 9io. Easter Handicap, 11 mil >.—Tangimoana 9.0, Mahuta 8.7, Waipaku 8.7, Uhlando 8.0, Flingot 7.6, Tangeroa 6.9, Golden Gate 6.8, Paione 6.7.

Rewa Hack Handicap, 6 furlontrs —NyJand 9.3, Nicotine 7.13, Guiding Step 7.11, Hydraulic 7.8, Waipunui 7.7, Singer 6.12, Quick March 6.10, Dervish 6.7, Liquid Air 6.7. Makino Welter, about 1 mile.— Bourrasque 9.5, Longner 9.2, Eclogue 8.13, Rooß3velt B.ll> Probability 8.9, Belario 8.3, Tangeroa 8.2, Moscow 8.1, Clemora 8.0, Anemone 7.9. CANTERBURY RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, April 12. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting opened to-day, in beautiiul weather, with the course in good order, and a capital attendance. Although one or two events were won rather easily, there was some very interesting racing. W. O'Connell, who rode Stronghold in the Hurdle Race, received a very bad spill, and had to be brought into the Hospital. The totalisator investments amounted to £17,853, as against £15,626 last year, while bookmakers' fees totalled £342 10s. Armlet's time in the Great Easter Handicap beat Savoury's Australasian record by one-fifth of a second. Results: — Kildare Hurdles, two miles.— Southern Cross, 9.7, 1; Eurus, 10.11, 2. Stronghold, 11.5, and Snip, 11.3, the only other starters, fell at the last hurdle. Southern Cross won easily by twelve lengths. Time, 3min 50 3-ssec. J Champange Stakes, of 650 sovs., ; for two-year-olds, six furlongs.— Provocation, 8.10, 1; Nautiform, 8.10, 2; Zealia, 8.8, 3.'""Also started --Broadsword 8.10, Sharpshooter 8.10, and Xylophone 8.10. Provocation at once went to the front, and won easily by two lengths and a half, Zealia two lengths back. Time, lmin 14 l-ssec. Autumn Plate, one mile.—Bollin, 8.4, and Miss Mischief, 8.4, dead heat, 1; Gold Treasure, 8.4, 3. Also started Whistlecraft 8.4, Lady Lochiel 8.4, Orsino 8.4, Bountiful 8.4, Lesperus 8.4, and Blytheboy 8.4, A good race, the judge being unable to separate them. Time, lmin 42sec.

Great Easter Handicap, of 1,000 sovs, seven furlongs.—Armlet, 7.13, 1; Los Angelos, 7.11, 2; Passion, 6.13, (including 51b penalty) 3. Also started—Tumut 8.10, Czar Ko'ohol 8.3, Sir lriatram 7.13, Flitaway 7.13, Sea King 7.12, Gold Thread 7.12, Petrovna 7.3, Lady Disdain 7.3, Consolation 6.13, and Valdimar 6.10. Sea King was quickest away, and led round the top turn, but was beaten when the straight was entered. Armlet then took command, and won very easily by three lengths, Los

Angelos beating Passion by a neck Time, lmin 26 2-sseo.

Russley Plate, for two-year-olds, five furlongs.—Perle D'or, 7.11, 1; Rialto, 7.11, 2; Ristori, 8.0, 3. Also started—Scotch Plaid 8.12, Ploughshare 8.0, St. Felix 8.0, Guianforte 8.0, and Ingoda 7.7. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 2 3-ssec.

Epsom Welter Handicap, one mile. —Federal, 8.3, 1; Oiyoi, 9.0, 2; Osiris, 8.13, 3. Also started—Waitapu*9.l2, Merrie Zealand 9.11, Chief Lochiel 9.9, Contender 8.11, De Witte 8.8, and Chiarinian B.C. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 40 3-ssec.

Gimcrack Race, five furlongs.— Cerise and Blue, 7.7, 1•* Mythical, 7.2, 2; Sister Anne, 7.2. 8. Also started—lvanoff 7.7, Vale 7.3, and Zetland 7.7 Won by a neck. Time, lmin 1 2-ssec.

Suburban Handicap, one mile "and a quarter.—Field Gun, 8.7, 1; DabchicK, 7.10, 2; Tikitere, 8.3, 3. Also started—Glenculloch 9.0, Harvest 7.3, Ellerton 7.3, Roscommon 6.10, and Tremulous 6.7. Dabchick made all the running, but was beaten by half a head by Field Gun. Time, 2 min 8 3-ssec. The following are the acceptances for the second day : Peerswick Hurdles Stronghold 11.8, Ability 10.9, Leonardo 10.6, Eurus 10.5, Southern Cross 9.10. Autumn Nursery—Broadsword 9.0, Sharpshooter 8.7, Perle d'Or 8.6, Cymbiform 8.4, Boutade 8.2, Scotch Plaid 8.0, Rialto 7.10, Kistore 7.5, Guianoforte 7.0, Shawnee 6.12, Ingoda 6.7. Templeton Handicap—Armlet 9.8, Los Angelog 8.9, Gold Thread 8.5, Woodhey 8.4, Serenade 8.0, Petrovna 7.6, Ilarita 7.5, Whistlecraft 6.9, Cerise and Blue and Montreal 6.7. Yaldhurst Welter—Federal 9.7, Oioyi 9.5, Merrie Zealand 9.2, Miss Mischief 8.13, Passion 8.9, Contender 8.6, Orsino 7.13, Zetland 7.11, Euclid and Blytheboy 7.7. Final Handicap—Lady Disdain 8.10, Sea King 8.5, Chief Lochia 8.5, Merrie Zealand 8.4, Bollin 8.3, Dabchick 8.2, Passion 7.11, Valdimar 7.10, Harvest 7.2, Ellerton 6.13, Roscommon 6.11, Euclid 6.7. AUpKLAND RACES.

By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, April 12. The Auckland Racing Club's meeting was continued to-day. Results : Stewards' Handicap.— Inglis 1, Maheno 2, Dardanus 3. Also started —Lochbuie, Delegate, Auldern, Santa Rosa, Sir Antrim, Dunborve, First Mate, Azoff and Freevarta. Won by a length. Ellerslie Handicap—Elysian 1, Lady Medallist 2, Sea Elf 3. Also started—Merriwa, Salute, Fleet Arrow, Elegance, Excalibur, Tuka Tuka, Het Volk. Won by a neck. Great Northern Oaks—Gold Lace 1, Chanteuse 2. Only starters. Won by a neck. St. George's Handicap—Sedition 1, Downfall 2. Ngapuka 3. Also started—All Red, Masher, Soult, Moral, Sir Prize, Waimangu. Bully. Won by a length. Huia Handicap—Taimanupo 1, Dogger Bank 2, Devonport 3. Also started—Golden Eagle, Waihuka, Glenora, Coromandel. Won by threequarters of a length. Autumn Steeplechase—Creusot 1, Capitol 2, Okaihau 3. Won by ten lengths. , Mangere Handicap—Miss Advance 1, Alls Well 2, Tattoo 3. Won by a necK. Electric Handicap—Wimmera 1, Necktie 2, Coromandel 3. Won by half a neck.

PATEA RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. HAWERA, April 12. The Patea races were held N at Hawera to-day in fine weather. Results : Handicap Hurdles—Taupo 1, Golden Glow 2, Somali 3. Also started —Recreation, Chase Mab, Tokoroa, Gratiano, Flying West. .Time, 2min 54sec. Flying Handicap—Hydraulic 1, Shannon Lass 2, Te Wharoa 3. Also started—Nicotine, Clemency, Muskerado, Valentine, Lady Heroine, Whana, Muse Wing. Time, lmin 18sec. Farmers' Plate—Marathon 1, Starlike 2, Waione 3. Also started— Overdraft, Pukingahi, Miss Kit, Bedrock, Gilirook, Handsome Paul, The Raven, Silva. Time, lmin 51 2-ssec. Patea Easter Handicap—Astraea 1, Mendip 2, Valentine 3. Also started—Kanewara, Tam Glenn, Rohipotae, Maori Rifle. Time, 2min 16sec.

Kakaramea Stakes—Hydraulic 1, Langshan 2, Clompett 3. Also started —Sedgemoor, Black Vine, St. Arra, Flying Wind, Pavo, Te Waharoa, Muse, Johnston, Vauhara, Speedy Meg, Teroti. Time, 58 2-ssec. Borough Stakes Handicap—Shannon Lass 1, Mendip 2, Royal Youngster 3. Also started—Clemora, Astraea, Maori Rifle, Mont Pelier, Pukengahu, Park Lady. Time, Imin 32 l-ssec. Alton High-weight Handicap— Coronetted 1, Paul 2, Tam Glenn 3. Also,started— Rohepotae and Silva. Time, lmin 50sec. Pinal Stakes—Clemency 1, Sedgmoor 2, Redwing 3. Also started—- [ Maggie Paul, Ambergris, Waikaranga, Flying Wind, Loch Guard,

i Lacgsban, Timothy, Royal Young- | ster, Whana, Tauhara, Inaha, Overdraft, Lady Heroine. Time, 59 4-ssec. AUSTRALIAN RACING. By Telegraph—Press Association. Received April 12, 7.40 p.m. RANDWICK, April 1. To-day's results were as follow: — Plying Handicap—Haco 1, Irishman 2, Matchmaker 3. Maiden Stakes—Hoax 1, Five Crown 2, Paspalum 3. Champagne Stakes—Malt King 1, Prince Foote 2, Curry 3. N Cup—Trafalgar 1, Ungarie 2, Didus 3. Trafalgar struggled home, winning by half a length. Time, 3min L'9|sec. Nursery Handicap—Danilo 1, Byplay 2, Grist 3. Kingberry broke down in the Cup and had to be destroyed.

WAIPUKURAU RACES. By Telegraph—Press Association. NAPIER, April 12. To-day's results were as follow: Maiden Plate, 7 furlongs.— Mundic 1, Mediterranean 2, The Limit 3. Easter Handicap, once round. — Paisano 1, Seaton Dale 2, Highden 3. Hack Handicap, 1J mile.—Nadyne 1, Aroha 2, Nero 3. Waipukurau Handicap, 1£ mile. — Berengaria, 7.7, 1; Chamois, 6.9, 2; Sir Possible, 7.6, 3. Also started —Hipporofla and Lamsdorft*. Two-year-old Handicap, 4 furlongs. —Bliss 1, Scot Fusileer 2, Ideate 3. Ladies' Handicap, 1| miles.—Pikopo 1, Corazon 2, Monsieur Beaucaire 3.

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.— North Head 1, Chamois 2, Voetgang 3. Final Hack Handicap, 5 furlongs. —The Limit 1, Illustrious 2, Mayflower 3. MARLBOROUGH NOMINATIONS. Nominatjons for all events to be run at the Marlborough Racing Club's Autumn race meeting on sth and 6th May next, will close with the secretary, Mr C. J. W. Griffiths, Blenheim, on Saturday, April 17th.

A disgraceful scene occurred at the end of the last race of the Auckland Racing Club's Easter meeting on Saturday. A young man named Victor Wood had laid a "double" of 50 to 1 with a bookmaker styling himself "Jim Mason." When Dogger Bank won the last race Wood's hope 3 were realised, and he went along to Mason to ciaim his winnings, £25 10s. It is alleged that Mason passed a wad of notes to a confederate, and turned round to Woud and other successful backers, with a story that "cash had run out," but that money would be obtained from the bank, and al! made right next day. A fury t?3ized tho crowd, and things would have gone badly with Mason, his clerk, and the alleged confederate if the police had not stepped in and taken a hand. The men were taken > to the stewards' stand, but as most of the stewards had departed an inquiry was postponed till Monday. The crowd then took a hand again, and things looked very bad for the two. With many imprecations Mason and Walsh were seized by the throats, by the hair, by the collar —in fact any place that could be gripped. For the time all was riot, and pandemonium reigned supreme. Eventually the man paid straight out odds, and the police got him away. Another bookmaker (Robt. Hunter), Who was earlier in the day failed to make good his wagers, was with his clerk, brought before the stewards, who after hearim? the evidence of the police, of Hunter, and of Robinson, ordered Hunters' immediate remoal from the course, and recommended that no license be issued to him in future, and that he be warned off all racecourses in New Zealand.