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1902 NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP

In 1902 the class for the New Zealand Handicap was tightened to 4:48, and though the stake had been increased to £200, there were only five starters, the presence of Ribbonwood no doubt frightened several out. This time it was run on the third day of the meeting. It was not an exciting race. Said "The Referee" chronicler: "After being disappointed in an attempt to get up on the rails in the back straight, Ribbonwood was pulled back and to the outside. Once clear he put in a brilliant run, and won comfortably by eight lengths in 4:43, equal to any previous Colonial record for the distant." Ribbonwood was owned, trained and driven by D J Price. Monte Carlo was second and Boldrewood third.

Credit: 'Ribbonwood' writing in NZ Trotting Calendar 25Oct44

1902 NZMTC SPRING MEETING

Favourable weather was experienced for the opening day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting held yesterday. The attendance at starting time was fair and it improved as the afternoon wore on.

Many visitors from other parts of the colony who were present in Christchurch put in an appearance, and commented favourably on the excellence of the grounds and running track which were in first class order. A keen easterly wind made its presence felt, and raised considerable dust.

Taken all round the racing was not of an interesting nature, for most of the events were won easily. In the big race of the day, the Metropolitan Handicap, Velox, the favourite, got to the front, and after stalling off determined challenges by Lopp and St Simon, won barely by two lengths. When competing in the Spreydon Handicap, Nellie Moore fell while running second to Lillian D. Both horse and rider came down heavily, but fortunately the injuries sustained by them were not of a serious nature.

Speculation on all races was particularly brisk, with the result that £7437 10s was passed through the totalisator, an increase of £3738 on the amount handled on the opening day at last year's Spring Meeting. the following are the results:-

INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J McConachie's ch g Atherton, by General Tracy, aged, 19sec (Owner) 1.
F H Ridder's Logan, 12sec, (W Lanhart) 2.
C E Fisher's Al F, 18sec (Owner) 3.

Bill scr, Rushlight 6sec, Van Wilkes 7sec, Little Albert 12sec, Silverwood 14sec, Impulse II 16sec, Whirlwind II 17sec and St Lawrence 19sec also started.

St Lawrence led past the stand, but in the back stretch Atherton took charge, and, with St Lawrence, Silverwood, Al F, and Logan as his closest attendants showed the way all through the first round. Before a mile had been left behind Al F was in second place, and Logan third, Silverwood and St Lawrence being at the head of the others. Atherton easily held his own through the final round, and, though Logan passed Al F he could not make the least impression on Atherton, who won easily by fifty yards. Then twice that distance back came Al F, followed by Little Albert. Time, 5min 19sec. Dividends - On Atherton £3 16s; on Logan 16s.

LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP (in saddle) of 55 sovs; second 3 sovs and third 2 sovs from stake. Two miles.

Mrs Newton's b g Weary Willie by Kentucky Boy, 5yrs, 35sec (Mr H Newton) 1.
Miss E Ferguson's Kate III, 40sec (Mr Ferguson) 2.
Miss Hamilton's Spec, 15sec (Mr W Hamilton) 3.

Nonsense scr, Lignite 12sec, Flash 28sec, Paddyfeldt 28sec, Diagram 32sec, Baroness 34sec, Silver Tail II 34sec, Specify 35sec, and Teresa 37sec(coupled), Vesta 40sec(coupled with Kate III), Premier Dick 40sec and General Star 40sec(coupled), Molly Reilly 40sec, Roulette 40sec and Bob M 40sec(coupled), Miss Brook 40sec and Imperieuse 40sec(coupled) also started.

Molly Reilly showed the way for the first half round, when Weary Willie deposed her, and, on passing the stand for the second time, he was followed by Silvertail II, Molly Reilly and Kate III. A little further on Silvertail II got to the front, but once into the last round she was passed by Weary Willie and Kate III. Weary Willie had a commanding lead a quarter of a mile from home, but Kate III gradually closed on him, and was only a length to the bad when the post was reached. Spec finished third, fifty yards back, followed by Silvertail II and Molly Reilly. Time, 5min 35 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Weary Willie £4 2s; on Kate III £8 4s.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness) of 140 sovs; second 14 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. Two miles.

G McClatchie's b g Velox by Vancleve, 14sec, 5yrs (M E Albaugh) 1.
A Dale's Lopp, 15sec, (J Farrar) 2.
J A Buckland's St Simon, 10sec (C Piper) 3.

Monte Carlo scr, Wild Bill 19sec, Albert 14sec, All Day 15sec also started.

Passing the stand All Day was just in front of Velox, the pair being closely followed by Albert. Running along the back Velox deposed Lopp and St Simon was in fourth place eight lengths behind Albert. Coming to the stand for the second time Velox had a length's advantage of Lopp, Albert third, two lengths off. St Simon, who had started well, was now within six lengths of the leaders, having passed All Day. Velox held his advantage along the back straight, where Lopp lost ground by a skip, St Simon gradually making up his lee-way. Entering the last round, Velox had two lenghths advantage of Lopp, with St Simon three lengths further back, followed by Albert, All Day and Monte Carlo. Half way through this circuit St Simon fell away beaten, and Lopp lost ground by a break. On getting going again Lopp closed on Velox, but he could not get to the pony, who won comfortably by a length. Twelve lengths further back came St Simon, followed at a like interval by Monte Carlo. Time, 4min 55 3/5th sec. Dividends - On Velox £2 2s; on Lopp £1 6s.

SPREYDON HANDICAP (in saddle) of 65 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Pettie's gr m Lillian D by Vancleve, aged, scr (E McCann) 1.
J P Hestler's Auctioneer II, 6sec (C Piper) 2.
R Lyne's Lignite, 8sec (A Stewart) 3.

Perewite 3sec, Millionaire 3sec, Milroy 3sec, Union Jack 4sec, Comrade 5sec, Bushman 5sec, George L 6sec, Wairuna 8sec, Nellie Moore 8sec and Rosetta 8sec also started.

Nellie Moore and Lignite showed thev way from the start, with George L and Auctioneer in attendance. Going along the back stretch Lignite got away from Nellie Moore, but at the stand there was little to choose between the pair. Lillian D had by now got into third place, Millionaire and Auctioneer running next. With half the distance gone, Nellie Moore had again taken charge, and Lillian D was within striking distance of Lignite. Passing the stand for the last time Nellie Moore was two lengths in front of Lillian D, the pair being followed at a considerable interval by Lignite, Auctioneer and Millionaire. In the back stretch Lillian D got to the front, and Nellie Moore, a little further on, fell, leaving the scratch horse to win pulling up by fifty yards. Auctioneer closed on Lignite in the home straight, and just got to him on the post, a dead heat resulting. Time, 5min 9sec. Dividends - On Lillian D £4 10s; on Lignite £1 6s; on Auctioneer 12s.

MIDDLETON HANDICAP (in harness) of 70 sovs; second 8 sovs, and third 4 sovs from stake. Two miles.

N Price's ch m Edna by Black Prince, 6yrs, 15sec (Owner) 1.
J A Buckland's Verax, 7sec (C Piper) 2.
J August's Black Child, scr (D Price) 3.

Collector 4sec and Vanquish 7sec also started.

Edna got off the mark at a great pace, and with a round gone was right out by herself, leading Verax past the stand by over fifty yards. So they ran to the end of the first mile, where Collector was in third place, Vanquish having pulled up. Entering the final round Edna had relinquished nothing of her advantage, and though Verax drew on her in the last half mile, she won very comfortably by eight lengths. Then, at an interval of a hundred yards came Black Child, just in front of Collector. Time, 5min 2sec. Dividend - £7 16s.

ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. One mile and a half.

W S Wootton's blk g Coney by Young Irvington, 5yrs, 16sec (R McMillan) 1.
C Kerr's Wild Agnes, 16sec (Owner) 2.
C Piper's Verice, 16sec (Owner) 3.

Vanquish 3sec, Nonsense 5sec, Fairy Queen 13sec and Merrimac 14sec also started.

Wild Agnes was first to showout, but at the stand Coney was almost on terms with her, the pair being followed at a short interval by Verice and Fairy Queen. Going along the back Coney and Verice closed on the leader, but the latter lost her place by breaking repeatedly. Entering the last round Coney had got to the front, having a two length's advantage of Wild Agnes, with Fairy Queen and Verice next. From this out Coney had matters all his own way, and gradually bettering his position won easily by eight lengths. Verice came with a fine run in the last half mile, and finished two lengths behind Wild Agnes. Vanquish was fourth, some distance off followed by Fairy Queen. Time, 3min 54 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Coney £4 18s; on Wild Agnes 14s.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle) of 65 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs fron stake. One mile.

J Ward's b f Coin by Rothschild-Bondri, 3yrs, 9sec (J McLennan) 1.
W C Price's Perewiti, 11sec (Owner) 2.
M Edwards's Explanation, 9sec (Owner) 3.

Sweet Marie 10sec, Auctioneer 13sec and Eltee Moore 15sec also started.

Eltee Moore showed the way to Perewiti and Auctioneer till the stand was reached, where Coin had got within two lengths of the leader. Explanation, who started badly, followed in fourth place some distance behind the leading division. A little further on Coin passed Perewiti and Eltee Moore, and from this out had matters all her own way, winning pulling up by a dozen lengths. A fine race between Perewiti, Explanation and Auctioneer II for second place ended in their finishing close together in that order. Time, 2min 30sec. Dividend - £3 10s.

DASH HANDICAP (in harness) of 65 sovs; second 6 sovs, and third 3 sovs from stake. One mile.

R McDonnell's br g Hamlin by Prince Imperial-Minnie, 4yrs, 7sec (D J Price) 1.
J A Buckland's Valour, scr (C Piper) 2.
C Mace's Mambrino Abdallah, 9sec (L Robertson) 3.

Frederick 4sec, Bessie B 7sec, Wild Rose 9sec, Onward 11sec and Dusk 11sec also started.

Dusk was in front for two furlongs, but at the stand Bessie B had taken charge, followed by Mambrino Abdallah, Hamlin and Valour. Mambrino Abdallah was first into the back stretch, closely followed by Hamlin and Valour, Bessie B at the head of the others. Two furlongs from home Hamlin and Valour passed Mambrino Abdallah and a great race between the pair resulted in favour of Hamlin by half a length. Mambrino Abdallah was third, a length off, followed by Bessie B. Time, 2min 27 4/5th sec. Dividends - On Hamlin £4 18s; on Valour £4 14s.

Credit: The Press 12Nov1902

1902 NZMTC SPRING MEETING: SECOND DAY

Favourable weather was experienced for the Spring Meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, which advanced another stage yesterday.

The attendance was very fair, and by the time the big event of the day was run it had increased to the first day's record. The grounds and running track were again in first-rate order, and were greatly admired by visitors from other parts of the colony.

Speculation on all the events except the Pony Race was very brisk, the totalisator receipts for the day amounting to £7121 10s, as against £6911 10s handled on the second day of last year's Spring Meeting.

The following are the results:-

TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. One mile and a half.

J Cooper's blk c Phoenix by Imperious-Rita, 4yrs, 14sec (J Milne) 1.
Mrs R Day's Impulse, 21sec (R Day) 2.
F H Riddler's Logan, 4sec (W Lenhart) 3.

Onward scr, Verice 7sec, Bill 8sec, Al F 10sec, Fairy Queen 10sec, Rushlight 13sec, Van Wilkes 14sec, Birchwood 14sec, Silverwood 19sec, Teresa 23sec and Rowena 28sec also started.

Teresa quickly displaced Rowena and at the stand the latter had Birchwood, Impulse and Phoenix as her nearest attendants. Of the others Silverwood, Rushlight and Verice were most prominent. Before reaching the stand again Phoenix was in front, and Teresa retired in favour of Impulse and Birchwood. Easily holding his own in the final round, Phoenix won by a dozen lengths from Impulse II. Then, twenty lengths back came Logan, followed by Onward and Birchwood. Time, 3min 48sec. Dividends - On Phoenix £5 6s; on Impulse II £2 6s.

PONY HANDICAP (in harness) of 30 sovs; second 3 sovs and third 2 sovs from stakes. One mile and a half.

Miss M White's b g Ping Pong by Young Irvington, 3yrs, 40sec (Hutton) 1.
G White's Amelia, scr (A Smith) 3.
J Cooper's Phoenix, 2sec bhd scr(16sec pen)(J Milne) 3.

Ping Pong went off smartly and trotting in grand style, was never approached, winning easily by a hundred yards. Amelia beat Phoenix for second place by three lengths. Time, 4min 14sec. Dividend - £1 18s.

SPRING HANDICAP (in saddle) of 90 sovs; second 9 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. One mile and a half.

J Pettie's b g Faithful by Burlington B, aged, 8sec (A McCann) 1
F Holmes's Vasco, 3sec (Owner) 2.
R Rutherford'd Cling, scr (M Allan) 3.

Michael Malone 1sec, Big Jim 12sec, Nonsense 12sec and Lignite 12sec also started.

Nonsense showed the way from the start, but at the stand Faithful had got to her and running along the back stretch, held an advantage of two lengths. The pair were followed at a considerable interval by Vasco, Cling and Lignite. Faithful held his advantage all through the second round, Nonsense having lost her place to Vasco and Cling. Passing the stand for the last time Faithful was well clear of Vasco and Cling, and, going on, won very easily by fifty yards from Vasco, who beat Cling by a length. Lignite was fourth some distance back. Time, 3min 38 4/5th sec. Dividends - On Faithful £2 8s; on Vasco 18s.

HIGH CLASS HANDICAP (in harness) of 175 sovs; second 17 sovs and third 8 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J A Buckland's br g St Simon by St Louis, 5yrs, 10sec (C Piper) 1.
C Mace's Almont, 2sec (L Robertson) 2.
G McClatchie's Velox, 9sec (M Albaugh) 3.

Boldrewood 5sec also started.

St Simon led Velox past the stand by two lengths and with a round gone the same positions were maintained, the pair having more than held their own with the two back markers. So they ran all through the second round, Almont gradually closing on Boldrewood. Entering the final round St Simon had three lengths advantage of Velox, with Almont a long way back in third place. From this out St Simon had matters pretty much his own way, winning comfortably by five lengths. Almont put in a great run in the last half mile, and just beat Velox on the post for second place. Boldrewood was a dozen lengths away fourth. Time, 4min 48 2/5th sec. Dividend - £3 2s.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in saddle) of 70 sovs; second 7 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J P Hestler's g g Auctioneer II by Chieftain, aged, 10sec (C Piper) 1.
K H Smith's Balmoral II, 8sec (Owner) 2.
W H Young's Carl, 6sec (J Milne) 3.

Lillian D scr, Sydney 2sec, Kingston 4sec, Millionaire 9sec, Bushman 10sec, Union Jack 10sec and Milroy 10sec also started.

There was little to choose between Auctioneer, Balmoral and Milroy when the stand was reached but in the back stretch Auctioneer drew out, while Milroy lost ground by a break. With half the distance gone, Autioneer was three lengths in front of Balmoral, Milroy following six lengths off in third place. Then came Carl, Millionaire, and Lillian D at intervals. Running past the stand for the last time Auctioneer was still three lengths in front of Balmoral, while at a greater interval came Milroy just in front of Carl. From this out Auctioneer more than held his own with Balmoral, eventually winning by six lengths. Carl passed Milroy in the last round finishing six lengths behind Balmoral. Then came Milroy and Lillian D. Time, 5min 2 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Auctioneer II £4 12s; on Balmoral II £2 18s

ADDINGTON HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. Two miles.

W Kerr's blk c Satinwood by Wildwood-Trissie, 4yrs, 17sec (Owner) 1.
Geo. McClatchie's Vaunt, 10sec (M Albaugh) 2.
R Rutherford's Rexie, 16sec (A S Blott) 3.

Rothschild Boy scr, Black Child 6sec, Collector 12sec and The Orphan 16sec also started.

At the end of a furlong Satinwood had The Orphan and Rexie as his nearest attendants, Vaunt at the head of the others. Coming to the stand for the second time Vaunt had taken second place, running six lengths behind Satinwood. Collector and Rexie were third and fourth, with the others handy. In the back stretch Vaunt and Satinwood both broke, but entering the last round Vaunt was only two lengths behind the leader, Rexie and Collector next. Vaunt broke again in the back stretch, which allowed Satinwood to go on and win by three lengths. Rexie was forty yards back in third place, followed by Black Child and Collector. Time, 5min. Dividends - £1 16s; on Vaunt £1.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle) of 70 sovs; second 7 sovs and third 3 sovs from stakes. One mile.

H Cameron's b g Fichu by Honest Wilkes, 4yrs, 7sec (M Allan) 1.
R Dick's Honest Jack, 5sec (W Wilson) 2.
T Yarr's Naughty Girl, 6sec (B Edwards) 3.

Michael Malone 2sec, Carl 8sec and Kilroth 8sec also started.

Kilroth showed the way to Fichu, and led him past the stand by three lengths, Honest Jack and Naughty Girl following some distance off. Entering the back straight Honest Jack took second place, and Naughty Girl closed up. A little further on Kilroth broke, and Fichu ran past Honest Jack. From this out Fichu had matters all his own way, and won easily by thirty yards. A great set-to between Naughty Girl and Honest Jack for second place resulted in favour of the latter by half a length. Michael Malone was fourth some distance off. Time, 2min 28sec. Dividend - £2 8s

SPEEDWELL HANDICAP of 80 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. One mile.

R McDonnell's br g Hamlin by Prince Imperial-Minnie, 4yrs, 6sec (D J Price) 1.
G McClatchie's Frederick, 7sec (M E Albaugh) 2.
C Mace's Mambrino Abdallah, 8sec (L Robertson) 3.

Utah 3sec and Bessie B 8sec also started.

Mambrino Abdallah made play to Frederick and Hamlin, but at the stand the last-named had taken second place, running two lengths behind the leader. In the back stretch Hamlin got to Mambrino Abdallah, and drawing away won easing up by three lengths. Frederick got to Mambrino Abdallah in the home straight, and beat him for second place by half a length. Time, 2min 24 2/5th sec. Dividend - £2 10s.

Credit: The Press 14Nov1902

1902 NZMTC SPRING MEETING: THIRD DAY

The Spring Meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, which was brought to a conclusion yesterday, was undoubtedly the finest gathering of its kind ever held in New Zealand.

The heavy rain that fell in the forenoon affected the attendance somewhat during the earlier part of the proceedings, but subsequently visitors arrived in such great numbers as to make the total almost up to that of last Show Day. By starting time the running track was heavy from the heavy downpour, but after two races had been decided it improved greatly.

Amongst the many notable visitors present was the Hon. R J Seddon, who was entertained by the stewards. Occasion was taken to thank the Premier for his patronage, and after his health had been drunk, Mr Seddon, in a short speech, made complimentary reference to the Club's position.

The racing was o a highly interesting nature throughout, and in most of the races very fast time was recorded. All records for trotting meetings in the matter of speculation were eclipsed, the fine total of £9076 being passed through the machine. For the three days this forms a total of £28,635, an increase of £6008 on last year's turnover.

The following are the details of the racing:-

INNOVATION HANDICAP (in saddle) of 60 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

A G Holmes's b g Gimblet by Specification, aged, 13sec (F Holmes) 1.
G Gray's Specify, 23sec (Owner) 2.
W C Price's Perewiti, scr (Owner) 3.

Auctioneer II 2sec, Archangel 16sec, Jewel 21sec, Paddyfeldt 28sec and Ashcat 28sec also started.

Ashcat showed the way to Specify past the stand, followed by Paddyfeldt and Archangel. With a round gone Gimblet had got to the leaders, while Auctioneer II who could not act in the mud, had made up very little of his handicap. Passing the stand for the last time Gimblet had Specify as his nearest attendant, and going on won easily by three lengths from Specify. Perewiti finished thirty yards back in third place. Time, 5min 27 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Gimblet £10 12s; on Specify £2 6s.

LADIES' BRACELET (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 3 sovs and 2 sovs from the stake. Two miles.

Mrs A Howard's b h Cashier by Rothschild, 6yrs, 36sec (Mr A Howard) 1.
Mrs G S Atkinson's Onward, 4sec (Mr T Atkinson) 2.
Mrs A Westerman's The Manager, 34sec (Mr J Westerman) 3.

Vanquish 2sec, Rickety 12sec, Miss Bank 13sec, Elflock 15sec, Fairy Queen 18sec, Van Wilkes 22sec, Gentle Child 23sec and Satanella 25sec(coupled), Weary Willie 25sec, Novelette 30sec and Little Jim 30sec(coupled), Huon King 30sec(coupled with The Manager), Burwood Bess 34sec, Rowena 35sec and MHR 36sec(coupled), Imperieuse 36sec and Club Member 36sec(coupled), Jennie Moore 36sec and Souvenir 36sec also started.

Before reaching the stand Cashier had worked his way to the front, and he made the running through the first round to The Manager, with Gentle Child at the head of the others. A little further on The Manager got to the front and Gentle Child closed up. Entering the last round Cashier was again in charge, and from this out had matters all his own way winning comfortably by six lengths. Onward got to The Manager at the home turn and beat him home by three lengths, with Elflock fourth. Time, 5min 35 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Cashier £6 14s; on Onward £24 8s.

NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP (in saddle) of 200 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs from stake. Two miles.

D J Price's br c Ribbonwood by Wildwood, 4yrs, 1sec (D J Price) 1.
T Yarr's Monte Carlo, 2sec (B Edwards) 2.
E Thomas's Boldrewood, 6sec (M Allan) 3.

What 1sec and The Heir 7sec also started.

After going a hundred yards The Heir broke and when the stand was reached Boldrewood was in front, closely followed by What who had started at a great pace. Going along the back What ran past Boldrewood, the pair being followed at an interval of three lengths by Monte Carlo. A little further on The Heir who had refused to settle down, was pulled up. Going past the stand for the second time, What had Monte Carlo in close attendance, Boldrewood and Ribbonwood following. No change took place in the next round except that Ribbonwood and Boldrewood improved their positions slightly. Entering the last circuit Monte Carlo had got on terms with What. Ribbonwood being within three lengths off the pair, closly followed by Boldrewood. Once into the back straight Monte Carlo had got to the front and What fell away beaten. Then Ribbonwood and Boldrewood started to close on the leader, and a little further on Ribbonwood, by a brilliant run, got to the head of affairs, and won comfortably by eight lengths. A good set to between Monte Carlo and Boldrewood for second place ended in favour of the former by half a length, with What beaten off. Time, 4min 43 sec. Dividend - £2 2s.

HALSWELL HANDICAP (in saddle) of 80 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Pettie's ch m Lady Retford by Judge Beldon, aged, 15sec (D J Price) 1.
A Quigley's Vanity, 18sec (H Wright) 2.
R Rutherford's Cling, scr (M Allan) 3.

Balmoral II 13sec, Sydney 15sec, Carl 16sec, Perewiti 19sec and Nonsense 19sec also started.

Nonsense and Perewiti were in charge from the start, and, at the stand, they were well clear of Lady Retford and Vanity. In the back stretch Lady Retford was running second to Nonsense and, before a mile had been left behind, she was in front. Passing the enclosure for the last time, Lady Retford had twelve lengths lead of Vanity, who had passed Nonsense and Perewiti, while Cling was at the head of the others. Easily holding her own, Lady Retford went on and won pulling up by three lengths from Vanity. Cling finished third, ten lengths back, followed by Perewiti. Time, 5min 1sec. Dividends - On Lady Retford £1 18s; on Vanity £7 2s.

FREE-FOR-ALL (in harness) of 75 sovs; second 7 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Flying start. One mile.

D J Price's blk h Ribbonwood by Wildwood, 4yrs (Owner) 1.
J A Buckland's Valour (C Piper) 2.
C E Fisher's Flora G (Owner) 3.

On the second score the trio got well away, and at the end of a furlong Valour was just showing out from Flora G. A little further on Ribbonwood broke badly, and at the stand Valour led Flora G by four lengths, with Ribbonwood more than that distance back. Despite one or two more skips, Ribbonwood passed Flora G in the back stretch, and, drawing on Valour, passed him at the home turn and won by four lengths. Flora G was forty yards away. Time, 2min 15 4/5th sec. Dividend - £1 6s.

HORNBY HANDICAP (in harness) of 80 sovs; second 7 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J A Buckland's b g Verax by Vancleve, 4yrs, 5sec (C Piper) 1.
J August's Black Child, 7sec (W C Price) 2.
R Rutherford's Rexie, 13sec (A S Blott) 3.

Edna 7sec, Collector 12sec, Vanquish 14sec, Carrie D 15sec, Atherton 15sec, Felony 17sec and Fleetwood 17sec also started.

Felony got away smartly, and on running out of the home straight Carrie D and Vanquish were on terms with her. Once into the back stretch Carrie D ran to the front and showed the way to Vanquish and Collector, Fleetwood and Rexie following at the head of the others. Passing the stand for the second time Vanquish had taken charge, and he led Collector, Edna and Rexie till entering the final round. Going along the back stretch, Verax passed Collector and Vanquish and, drawing out, won by two lengths. An excellent race between Vanquish, Rexie, Edna and Black Child for second money ended in Black Child defeating Rexie by a length. Time, 4min 59sec. Dividends - On Verax £15 12s; on Black Child £3 8s.

RAILWAY HANDICAP (in harness) of 90 sovs; second 9 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. One mile and a half.

J Haseltine's b g The Needle by Toronto, 5yrs, 9sec (C Hammond) 1.
M Edwards's Little Archie, 8sec (Owner) 2.
C Kerr's All Day, 9sec (Owner) 3.

St Simon scr, Candidate 6sec, Victory II and Frederick 7sec also started.

All Day showed the way, closely followed by The Needle. Once into the back straight Little Archie ran past the pair, and, on entering the final round, he had a two-lengths' advantage of The Needle. Some distances off came All day, while St Simon was at the head of the others. In the back straight The Needle closed on Little Archie, the pair being right out by themselves. A good finish between them resulted in a bare half-length victory for The Needle. Then some distance back came All Day, with St Simon fourth. Time, 3min 37 2/5th sec. Dividends - On The Needle £3 10s; on Little Archie 18s.

SWIFT HANDICAP (in saddle) of 80 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. One mile.

N Price's ch g Michael Malone by Chieftain, aged, 6sec (Owner) 1.
J Ward's Coin, 5sec (J McLelland) 2.
F Holmes's Vasco, 5sec (Owner) 3.

Valour scr, Faithful 2sec, Fichu 5sec, Harold C 6sec, Honest Jack 7sec and Naughty Girl 9sec also started.

Naughty Girl had a six-length's advantage of Harold C when the stand was reached, but the latter then stopped. Naughty Girl continued at the head of affairs till well into the back stretch, where Coin and Michael Malone closed on her, Vasco and Faithful being at the head of the others. A little further on Coin passed Naughty Girl, as did Michael Malone. A great set-to between this pair was then witnessed, but though Coin was first into the home straight, Michael Malone got to her nearing the post and won by half a length. Vasco, who finished very strongly, was third, two lengths back, followed by Honest Jack. Time, 2min 25sec. Dividends - On Michael Malone £15 14s; on Coin 14s.

FINAL HANDICAP (in harness) of 90 sovs; second 9 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. One mile.

E Bowes's br g Albert by Boston, aged, 5sec (R Day) 1.
H Newton's Val, 6sec (Owner) 2.
J A Buckland's The Heir, 5sec (C Piper) 3.

What scr, Hamlin 4sec, Utah 4sec, Boldrewood 5sec, General Lincoln 5sec, Wild Bill 6sec also started.

Val quickly got away from Wild Bill and General Lincoln, and he led past the stand, with Albert his nearest attendant, Utah third. In the back straight Albert got to the front, and a little further on What took second place. Before reaching the home turn What had passed Albert, and, going on, won comfortably by three lengths from Albert, who was six lengths in front of Val. Then came The Heir and Hamlin. As What had started before his time he was considered a non-starter, the race going to Albert. Time, 3min 25sec. Dividends - In Albert £10 6s; on Val £1 14s.

Credit: The Press 15Nov1902

1901 NZMTC SPRING MEETING: FIRST DAY

The great racing carnival of Canterbury was started yesterday with the opening of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting.

Although throughout the forenoon a strong nor'-westerly wind made matters very uncomfortable in town, by the time the first race was run it had lulled. This induced a fair number of spectators to visit the Club's grounds, which are just now looking at their very best. On all sides signs of recently-effected improvements were noticeable, and added considerably to the comfort of Club's patrons.

The racing was fairly interesting, but hardly up to expectations, for, though several of the finishes were close, in most of the events the fields were well strung out a long way from home. Favourites were successful in all the events except one, and the dividends were very small.

At the conclusion of the Dash Handicap several riders were requested to appear before the stewards to answer a complaint in regard to conversing with people on the course. The President and other stewards pointed out that if any rider required assistance on the course the services of one person would be allowed on application to the stewards. The riders of Utah, JH and Topsy Irvington were cautioned. H Shepherd, the driver of Amelia, who was fined £1 for driving the wrong way of the track, and then persisted in doing it, was called before the stewards and the fine was increased to £5. An enquiry into the alleged unfair use of the whip by M Edwards, the driver of Wild Wave, was adjourned until Tuesday.

The sum of £3699 10s was passed through the totalisator.

The following are the results:-

MAIDEN HANDICAP (in saddle) of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from the stake. Two miles.

J Whelan's b g Vanguard by Vancleve, 5yrs, scr (R Day) 1.
A Curragh's Millington, 9sec (J Milne) 2.
A Atkinson's King James, 5sec (P Keith) 3.

Little Jimmie scr, Miss Victor 2sec, Little Dick 5sec and Reg 5sec also started.

Millington on settling down soon put a considerable gap between himself and the rest of the field, of whom King James and Little Jimmie were most prominent. Little Jimmie and Miss Victor went very unsteadily, and with a round gone, Vanguard had taken second place. With half the distance covered, Vanguard started to draw on the leader, and, catching him half a mile from home, went on and won comfortably by four lengths. King James finished over fifty yards away third, Reg being the only other one to complete the course. Time, 5min 19 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Vanguard £1 10s; on Milligton 18s.

PONY HANDICAP (in harness) of 40 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Cooper's blk c Phoenix by Imperious-Rita, 3yrs, 23sec (J Milne) 1.
G St Clair's Jingo, 16sec (C Piper) 2.
A Reid's Evelyn, 5sec (H Sheppard) 3.

Rushlight scr and Whirlwind II 23sec also started.

Phoenix went off at a fine gait, and was never approached, winning very comfortably by sixty yards. A good set-to between Jingo, Evelyn and Rushlight ended in them finishing in that order, two lengths separating second and third. Time, 5min 40sec. Dividends - On Phoenix £1 12s; on Jingo £1 10s.

HIGH CLASS HANDICAP (in harness) of 115 sovs; second 22 sovs and third 11 sovs from stake. Two miles.

C J Coombes blk c Ribbonwood by Wildwood, 3yrs, 12sec (D J Price) 1.
G McClatchie's What, 12sec (Albaugh) 2.
M Edwards's General Grigg, 12sec (Owner) 3.

The Heir 6sec, Sam Slick 8sec and Rothschild Boy 12sec also started.

Ribbonwood was quickest off the mark, and before going a furlong was leading What by thirty yards, General Grigg and Rothschild Boy following in order. After passing the stand What left his feet, allowing General Grigg to take second place, but a little further on the Australian colt was again in second place. At a mile Ribbonwood was still six lengths to the good of What, who was followed at a greater interval by General Grigg, Rothschild Boy and Sam Slick, in order, The Heir having given up. No change took place through the third round, for though What showed great pace, and on several occasions looked like troubling the leader, he spoilt his chances by breaking. Passing the stand for the last time, five lengths separated Ribbonwood from What, and the last named, breaking again, just at a crucial moment, suffered defeat by four lengths, six lengths separating What from General Grigg, who was just heading Rothschild Boy. Time, 4min 54 4/5th sec. Dividends - On Ribbonwood £1 12s; on What £1 2s.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in saddle) of 25 sovs, and a bracelet valued 30 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

Mrs W A Scott's br g Xerxes by Dal Paso, 6yrs, 27sec (W Scott) 1.
Mrs Green's George L, 16sec (R Hill) 2.
Mrs Atkinson's King James, 27sec (P Keith) 3.

Lady May scr, Viotta 2sec, Queen Bee 7sec, Rarus 9sec, Gambler 10sec, Gracie M 14sec, Royal Tar 16sec, Miss Bank 19sec, Club Member 27sec and Roulette 27sec(coupled), Imperious jun. 27sec and Guy 27sec(coupled), Silvery 27sec and Miss Viking 27sec, Minus 28sec, Young Kentucky 28sec and Old Jack 30sec(coupled), Nita 30sec and Millington 32sec, Imperieuse 32sec and Dawn 35sec also started.

Before going half a mile Xerxes had passed those in front of him, and at the half distance he was well clear of George L who was followed by King James, Miss Bank and Royal Tar. George L then closed on the leader, but stopping at the stand entering the last round allowed Xerxes to again take charge, with King James a dozen lengths away. George L was now well beaten and Xerxes eventually won comfortably b six lengths, a length between second and third. Time, 5min 23sec. Dividends - On Xerxes £18s; on George L £4. King James was coupled with the winner.

NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in saddle) of 80 sovs; second 16 sovs and third 8 sovs from stake. Two miles.

R Carr's b g Maniac by Young Diomedes, aged, 4sec (W J Taggart) 1.
G O'Grady's Galway, 12sec (R Day) 2.
A Muir's Bushman, 11sec (M Edwards) 3.

Millionaire 2sec, Daybeak 7sec, Whisper 12sec and Queen Bee 12sec also started.

Passing the stand Whisper was well clear of Galway and Queen Bee, Bushman following in fourth place. The leader maintained her advantage all through the first round, Bushman taking second place and Maniac third. Nearing the mile post Whisper compounded, leaving Bushman and Maniac in command. A little further on Maniac got to the front leading Bushman by three lengths, with Galway in third place. In the last round Galway passed Bushman, and, coming very well in the straight, just suffered defeat by a length. Then came Bushman, six lengths off, and Millionaire fourth. Time, 5min 2sec. Dividends - On Maniac £1 6s; on Galway £5 14s.

ADVANCE HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. Two miles.

G McClatchie's b g Vaunt by Vancleve, 3yrs, 14sec (M Albaugh) 1.
P Devane's Harold C, 18sec (M Edwards) 2.
D Kennedy's Ocean Wave, 15sec (J Wright) 3.

Viotta scr, Strathconan 5sec, The Workman 13sec, Rushlight 13sec, Oswego 15sec, Streamlet 16sec and Ivywood 18sec also started.

Harold C refused to settle down, and lost his place to Oswego and Ivywood, with Vaunt third. At the back Vaunt had got to the front, and Harold C soon afterwards got into second position. With a mile gone Harold C had caught the leader, The Workman and Ocean Wave following, and the others strung out. After leading Vaunt for a furlong the favourite again gave place to Vaunt, and the latter, drawing away, won easily by fifty yards. Ocean Wave passed The Workman in the last half mile, and beat him home by two lengths, finishing a similar distance behind Harold C. Time, 5min 14sec. Dividends - On Vaunt £3 4s; on Harold C 8s.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in saddle) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. One mile.

J West's br g The Boatman by Wilkin, aged, 18sec (Owner) 1.
J Moule's Te Kunie, 16sec (M Edwards) 2.
M J Doyle's Robex, 16sec (F Holmes) 3.

Valour 38sec and Whisper 17sec also started.

The Boatman and Te Kunie quickly singled themselves out and soon got right away from Robex and Whisper, with Valour making up his ground in great style. There was little to choose between the leaders all through the last round, and The Boatman, always having a little the best of it, won by two lengths. Valour took third place in the last quarter but breaking, gave way to Robex,who finished ten lengths behind Te Kunie. Time, 2min 33 2/5th sec. Dividends - On The Boatman £1 18s; on Te Kunie 14s.

DASH HANDICAP (in harness) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. One mile.

M Edwards's br f Wild Wave by Viking, 4yrs (Owner) 1.
J Jarden's JH, 8sec (J Wright) 2.
J A Buckland's St Simon, 8sec (C Piper) 3.

Utah 4sec, Bessie B 10sec, Amelia 15sec and Topsy Irvington 20sec also started.

Wild Wave quickly passed Topsy Irvington, Amelia following in third place. At the half distance the leader was well clear of JH and St Simon, but going down the back they drew on her. At the home turn Wild Wave was leading JH by four lengths, and just managed to last long enough to win by a length. St Simon who tired in the last two furlongs, finished six lengths off third. Then came Amelia and Utah. Time 2min 33sec. Dividends - On Wild Wave £1 6s; on JH £4 2s.

Credit: The Press 1 Nov1901

NZMTC SPRING MEETING: SECOND DAY

The Spring Meeting of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club advanced anotherstage yesterday. The attendace showed a decided improvement on that of Thursday last, the perfect weather no doubt being the means of inducing many of the visiting sportsmen who are at present in Christchurch to put in an appearance.

As on the opening day the track was in excellent order for time-making. Great interest was taken in Val's effort to secure the purse offered for any horse doing better than 2:18 for a mile, and regret was expressed when it was announced that his attempt had been unsuccessful. The racing was of a very high standard in most of th events, the principal race in particular providing an excellent contest. Monte Carlo's win in it was received with much enthusiasm, both horse and rider coming in for a great ovation.

Speculation was represeted by the substantial sum of £6912 being passed through the totalisator.

The following are the results:-

TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness) of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from stake. Two miles.

M Edwards's b g The Needle by Toromto, 4yrs, 20sec (Owner) 1.
C W Hammond's Silverwood, 22sec (Owner) 2.
J Vallance's Little Albert, 22sec (A Binnie) 3.

Viotta scr, Frederick 11sec, The Manager 21sec, Rowena 21sec also started.

Before reaching the stand for the first time The Needle had worked his way to the front, and, going along the back stretch, was leading Little Albert by half a dozen lengths. Then came Silverwood, a similar distance off with Frederick, who had been going very unsteadily nearly last. So they ran till well into the last round, half way through which Silverwood deposed Little Albert. He could not get near the leader, however, for Edwards was enabled to ease his mount in the straight and win by ten lengths. Half that distance behind Silvwerwood came Little Albert, with Frederick last. Time, 5min 24sec. Dividends - On The Needle £2 8s; on Silverwood £1 8s.

PONY HANDICAP (in saddle) of 40 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. Two miles.

T Yarr's g g Ruggles, 6yrs, 17sec (Wilson) 1.
E Bowes's Dawn, 17sec (R Day) 2.
G B Murfitt's Pansy Irvington, 10sec (M Edwards) 3.

Evelyn scr, Jingo 10sec, Nita 17sec, Bluefire 18sec also started.

Ruggles quickly got away from Bluefire and Dawn being fully ten lengths to the good when half a mile had been covered. All through the second and third rounds the leader more than held his own, and at the finish won very comfortably by 60yds from Dawn. Pansy Irvington took third place a mile from home but could make no impression on either Ruggles or Dawn, finishing 50yds behind Dawn. Time, 5min 26 2/5th sec. Dividends - On Ruggles £1 16s; on Dawn 18s.

NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP (in harness) of 150 sovs; second 30 sovs and third 15 sovs from stake. Two miles.

T Yarr's br g Monte Carlo by Lincoln Yet, aged, 3sec (B Edwards) 1.
E Bowes's Albert, 11sec (R Day) 2.
V Harris's Victory II, scr (D Price) 3.

Vickery 2sec, The Heir 7sec, What 7sec and All Day 9sec also started.

Getting well away Albert was four lengths clear of All Day on passing the stand, and going to the back stretch What lost ground by breaking. Coming to the lawn for the second time Albert was just clear of All Day, with Vickery, who had travelled at a great rate, in third place, followed by What, Victory II and Monte Carlo. With a mile gone Albert had drawn away a little fron All Day and Vickery, who were attended by Victory II, The Heir and Monte Carlo. Entering the last round Vickery started to tire, and gave place to Monte Carlo, who a little further on got on terms with All Day, Albert still two lengths to the good. Once into the back stretch Monte Carlo shot away from All Day, and a little further on had taken charge. From this out he had matters all his own way, and eventually won comfortably by ten lengths. Twenty lengths further back came Victory II, who passed All Day in the last quarter. The Heir finished in fifth place, and Vickery was sixth. Time, 4min 50 4/5th sec. Dividends - On Monte Carlo £10; on Albert £1 2s.

HALSWELL HANDICAP (in harness) of 65 sovs; second 13 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. Two miles.

C W Hammond's gr g Pioneer by Hazeldean, 5yrs, 12 sec (Owner) 1.
M E Albaugh's Prince Charming, 20sec (Owner) 2.
D Kennedy's Ocean Wave, 14sec (J Wright) 3.

Balmoral 12sec, Viotta 12sec, Dormin 17sec, The Workman 18sec, Zinska 20sec, Little Jim 30sec, Cincinnatti 20sec also started.

Prince Charming, followed by Little Jim and Zinska, led at the start, but the latter breaking was soon left behind by The Workman, Ocean Wave and Dormin. The leader held his own until well into the second round when Ocean Wave and Pioneer drew very near. The latter was enabled to take second place through Ocean Wave breaking, and catching Prince Charming as the last lap was entered, he went on alone, finally winning easily by eight lengths. Ocean Wave was third, four lengths away, with Viotta fourth. Time, 5min 7sec. Dividends - On Pioneer £3 12s; on Prince Charming 14s.

PURSE of 75 sovs, for any horse breaking 2min 18sec (in harness). One mile.

M Edwards's b g Val by Vancleve, aged (Owner)

Val went off the mark at a great bat, and though unpaced, got to the half mile post in 1min 5sec. Here he was joined by a galloper, and from the way he was sticking to his task it was thought he would be successful. In the last half he started to tire however, and though under pressure, the watch registered 2min 20 1/5th sec when he reached the post. Val thus failed to secure the stake by two seconds and a fifth.

SPRING HANDICAP (in saddle) of 90 sovs; second 18 sovs and third 9 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Newman's ch m Moana by Era, aged, 8sec (M Edwards) 1.
W Rogers's Spider, 9sec (R Day) 2.
N Price's Michael Malone, 5sec (Owner) 3.

Kerryall scr, Maniac 3sec, Victory 9sec and Millionaire 11sec also started.

At the end of the first furlong Moana was on terms with Millionaire, the pair being well clear of Victory and Spider. In the back stretch Moana drew right away from Millionaire, and Victory followed in third place. So they ran until the mile post was reached, where Millionaire had given place to Michael Malone and Spider who had been slow at starting. Moana continued to more than hold her own, and half a mile from home was quite twenty lengths to the good. From this she decreased her pace, while Spider, on the other hand, improved his, and at length got on terms with Michael Malone. Neither could get near Moana, however,and she was fully thirty yards to the good when the post was reached. Michael Malone finished half that distance behind Spider, being followed at lengthy intervals by Kerryall and Victory. Time, 4min 59 1/5th sec. Dividends - On Moana £2 2s; on Spider 16s.

LINCOLN HANDICAP (in harness) of 80 sovs; second 16 sovs and third 8 sovs from stake. Two miles.

G McClatchie's b g Velox by Vancleve, 4yrs, 8sec (M Albaugh) 1.
E Thomas's Boldrewood, scr ( R McConochie) 2.
J A Buckland's Daybreak, 18sec (C Piper) 3.

Merrimac 11sec, Harold C 15sec, Dusk 17sec and Ilam 17sec also started.

Neither Harold C nor Ilam started well, and Dusk had an advantage of a dozen lengths before the back straight was reached. The leader continued to show the way, and passing the stand for the second time was six lengths to the good of Velox, who was followed by Harold C, Merrimac and Boldrewood. No change took place until more than a mile had been covered when Velox took charge, and Dusk soon afterwards gave place to Harold C. Entering the last round Boldrewood passed Harold C and, making up his leeway in fine style, got to within a length of Velox when the line was crossed. Then came Daybreak, fifty yards off, followed by Dusk. Time, 5min 5 2/5 sec. Dividends - On Velox £6 4s; on Boldrewood £2 4s.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in saddle) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. One mile.

F Holmes's b g Vascoe by Vancleve, aged, 11sec (Owner) 1.
T Yarr's Jessie Palm, scr (B Edwards) 2.
W Kerr's Gertie, 8sec (C Kerr) 3.

JH 3sec, Valour 5sec, Sweet Marie 10sec, Vanity 10sec and Spider 13sec also started.

Before going a couple of furlongs Vascoe had passed Spider and went on with a good lead from Vanity and Valour. At the half distance the leader was out by himself, JH now being in second place, with Jessie Palm a few lengths back third. Along the back stretch Jessie Palm was second forty yards behind Vascoe, and though he got to within a length of him when the post was reached, it was on sufferance, for Vascoe won easily. Gertie got third place, finishing some distance off. Then came Sweet Marie and Spider. Time, 2min 27sec. Dividends - On Vascoe £2 8s; on Jessie Palm £1 2s.

SPEEDWELL HANDICAP (in harness) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. One mile.

A Gardiner's b g Wild Bill by General Tracey, aged, 8sec (M Edwards) 1.
C Fisher's Flora G, 5sec (McMillan) 2.
C J Coombes's Ribbonwood, 1sec (D Price) 3.

Utah 1sec, St Simon 3sec and Honest Jack 9sec also started.

Honest Jack showed the way for two furlongs, when Wild Bill got to the front, and at the stand he was well clear of Flora G, Honest Jack and Utah. From this out the leader had matters all his own way, and won by two lengths. A quarter of a mile from home Ribbonwood was almost on terms with Flora G and Utah, but broke. On getting going again he passed Utah, but could not quite get to Flora G. Then came Honest Jack and St Simon. Time, 2min 25sec. Dividends - On Wild Bill £1 8s; on Flora G £2 8s.

Credit: The Press 6Nov1901

1901 NZMTC SPRING MEETING: THIRD DAY

The Spring Meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday. The weather was more favourable than that previously experienced, though at times the strong easterly wind made its presence felt, and raised considerable dust.

Long before the first race started a very large number of spectators had put in an appearance, and as the afternoon wore on the crowd increased enormously. It is estimated that close on 9000 people were present, many of whom had not previously patronised the club's ground.

With the exception of the opening event, all the contests produced exciting finishes. Monte Carlo's win in the principal harness race was the signal for a great demonstration, the horse and driver, B Edwards, being applauded on all sides for their fine performance. Great interest was evinced in the attempts of Ribbonwood, Jessie Palm and JH to secure the purse offered by the club for the best performance over a mile better than 2:18. Unfortunately, their attempts were all futile, the strong wind hampering them greatly.

That speculation was brisk the totalisator receipts showed, for no less than £7016 was invested, making a total of £17,627 for the three days operations.

The following are the results:-

INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness) of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from stake. Two miles.

E Bowes's b m Miss Warbeck by Mambrino Abdallah, 5yrs, 14sec (R Day) 1.
F H Ridder's Miss Victor II, 10sec (Hamilton) 2.
M Edwards's Hercules, 10sec (Owner) 3.

The Workman scr, Miss Bank 4sec,Gracie M 5sec, Reg 12sec, Federation 14sec, Plain Billy 15sec also started.

Before going half a mile Miss Warbeck had passed Federation, who was followed by Plain Billy and Hercules. Passing the stand for the first time Miss Warbeck had a six lengths' lead of Federation, Miss Victor, who had passed Plain Billy and Hercules in third place. At the half distance Miss Victor took second place, but she could not get near the leader, who won very easily by forty yards. Then at a greater interval, came Hercules, who passed Federation and Plain Billy in the last round. Time, 5min 20sec. Dividends - On Miss Warbeck £1 16s; on Miss Victor II £7 18s.

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in harness) of 25 sovs, with 35 sovs added; second 7 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

Mrs Barns's b g Nil Desperandum by Wildwood, 4yrs, 20sec (Mr D Barns) 1.
Mrs F Johnston's McKinley, 6sec (15sec pen) (Mr W Gallagher) 2.
Mrs T W Ponsonby's Viotta, 3sec (Mr W T Whittaker) 3.

Ricketty scr, Perseverance II 20sec, Black Child 22sec, Burwood Bess 23sec, Foxhall 23sec, Satanella 23sec, Club Member 25sec and The Banker 25sec also started.

After going half a round Perseverance II had deposed The Banker, and going down the back stretch Nil Desperandum took second place, with McKinley most prominent of the back markers. In the last round Nil Desperandum was out by himself, and McKinley had taken second place. The latter made up his leeway in fine style all through the last half mile, but could not reach Nil Desperandum, who won by six lengths. Then, twelve lengths off, came Viotta, just in front of Burwood Bess. Time, 5min 30sec. Dividends - On Nil Desperandum £2 14s; on McKinley £1 4s.

METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (in harness), of 150 sovs; second 30 sovs and third 15 sovs from stake. Two miles.

T Yarr's br g Monte Carlo by Lincoln Yet, aged, scr (B Edwards) 1.
M Friedlander's Lancewood II, 12sec (W Kerr) 2.
M Edwards's General Grigg, 12sec (Owner) 3.

Victory II 1sec, What 8sec, The Heir 9sec, Albert 10sec, All Day 11sec also started.

Lancewood was a little slow at leaving the mark, but once under way he quickly passed General Grigg, and at the back he was a length to the good. The pair continued to show the way to Albert and All Day, while of the others What showed great speed, but went unsteadily. Passing the stand for the second time Lancewood had a two lengths lead of General Grigg, Albert following on the latter's wheel with All Day, What and Victory II next in order. The same positions were maintained all through the second round, Lancewood, going at a great bat in front, gradually drawing away from General Grigg and Albert. With a mile gone Monte Carlo had got on terms with What and Victory II the trio being quite fifty yards behind the leading division, All Day and The Heir by this time being beaten. A little further on Monte Carlo took fourth place, and at the stand for the last round he was almost on terms with General Grigg and Albert, some eight lengths behind Lancewood. Once clear of his immediate attendants, the scratch horse set sail after Lancewood in ernest and, gradually closing on him, got up in the last fifty yards, and, amidst great excitement, won by half a length. Then came General Grigg, twelve lengths off, followed Albert, What and Victory II. Time, 4min 46sec.Dividends - On Monte Carlo £5 10s; on Lancewood II £1.

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (in harness) of 60sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. Two miles.

M Edwards's b g The Needle by Toronto, 4yrs, 16sec (Owner) 1.
S Wotton's Dusk, 19sec (R McMillan) 2.
W T Whittaker's Viotta, 19sec (Owner) 3.

Pioneer scr, Vaunt 6sec, Wild Poole 8sec, Merrimac 11sec, Ricketty 16sec, Little Princess 16sec and Edna 20sec also started.

Getting smartly away, Dusk had a two length's advantage of The Needle and Viotta when the stand was reached, and going along the back Edna and Wild Poole were running in fourth place. The leader contined to hold his own all through the first mile, at the end of which The Needle was still third, followed at an interval of several lengths by Wild Poole, Vaunt and Little Princess. Dusk was still two lengths in front of The Needle when half a mile from home, while close on them came Viotta, followed by Wild Poole and Vaunt, the latter of whom lost considerable ground by skipping. Within the last quarter The Needle deposed Dusk, and, going on, won comfortably by thirty yards from the pony. Two lengths off came Viotta, a similar distance in front of Vaunt. Then followed Wild Poole, Edna and Ricketty. Time, 5min 14sec. Dividends - On The Needle £3 12s; on Dusk £3 14s

THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. One mile.

C J Coombe's blk c Ribbonwood by Wildwood, scr (D J Price)

Ribbonwood walked over. Time 2min 51sec.

PURSE of 75 sovs (in harness) for any horse doing the best time under 2:18. One mile.

C J Coombe's blk c Ribbonwood by Wildwood, 3yrs (D J Price) 2:20.
T Yarr's ch m Jessie Palm by Rothschild-Messenger Maid, aged (B Edwards) 2:20.
J Jardin's b g JH, aged (J Wright) 2:25

Ribbonwood was the first to make his attempt, but after getting to the end of his first half mile in 1min 9sec, he wound up the distance in 2sec over the limit.
Jessie Palm went unsteadily in her first essay, and after putting in several breaks was pulled up. On starting again she exactly equalled Ribbonwood's performance, covering her first half in 1min 9sec, and her second in 1min 11sec.
JH Showed great speed in his first half, which was left behind in 1min 6sec. Then he tired badly, and completed the mile in 2min 25sec.
There was £1 invested on the totalisator on Jessie Palm and 2 1/2 on time, the dividend on time being £1 4s.

ADDINGTON HANDICAP (in saddle) of 100 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs from stake. Two miles.

C Kerr's b g Gleniti by General Tracey, aged, 18sec (Owner) 1.
J Pettie's Vanquish, 12sec (B Edwards) 2.
A J Keith's Millionaire, 13sec (Owner) 3.

Moana scr, Vascoe 1sec, Kerryall 4sec, Dexter 7sec(5sec pen) also started.

Gleniti was slow to get going, and at the stand both Millionaire and Vanquish were showing in front of him. Millionaire continued to show the way round the back, attended at an interval of four lengths by Vanquish, Gleniti some distance off third, followed by Dexter and Vascoe. So they ran all through the second round, and it was not till well into the final mile that Vanquish had passed Millionaire, Gleniti, Vascoe, Dexter and Moana having greatly improved their positions. Three furlongs from home Gleniti was running second, Vascoe having fallen away beaten. At the home turn Gleniti had Vanquish's measure, and after a good finish won by two lengths. Twice that distance off came Millionaire, followed by Dexter, Vascoe and Moana in order. Time, 5min 5sec. Dividends - On Gleniti £3 16s; on Vanquish 18s.

SWIFT HANDICAP (in harness) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. One mile.

W Kerr's br g Lancewood II by Wildwood, 5yrs, 7sec (W Kerr) 1.
C E Fisher's Flora G, 3sec (R McMillan) 2.
J Smither's Vickery, 3sec (M Edwards) 3.

Ribbonwood scr, Utah 2sec, JH 2sec, Albert 6sec and What 6sec also started.

Lancewood got away with a flying start, and Flora G had deposed Albert at the end of the second furlong. At the lawn Flora G had drawn to within two lengths of the leader, running on terms with Albert, Vickery in fourth place. Going along the back both Flora G and Albert made great efforts to catch the leader, and after a good finish Lancewood won by four lengths. Vickery passed Albert in the home stretch, and finished third three lengths behind Flora G. Time, 2min 23 3/5 sec. Dividends - On Lancewood II £2 14s; on Flora G £5 8s.

FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle) of 75sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs fron stake. One mile.

V Samuel's b g The Member by Electioneer, aged, 10sec (B Edwards) 1.
G Moule's b m Te Kunie, 16sec (M Edwards) 2.
A J Keith's Millionaire, 18sec (Owner) 3.

The Boatman 10sec, Sweet Marie 14sec, DIC 16sec, Linda 19sec, Whisper 20sec, Nafferton 16sec(4sec pen), Robex 21sec, George L 21sec and Vanguard 21sec also started.

Vanguard and Robex showed the way for a furlong, at the end of which the latter went on by himself. At the stand Te Kunie had taken second place, following Robex at an interval of six lengths. A quarter of a mile from home The Member had worked his way into third position, while Te Kunie had deposed Robex. A great finish up the straight resulted in a half length victory for The Member. Millionaire also passed Robex a few yards fron the post, finishing two lengths behind Te Kunie. Time, 2min 28sec. Dividends - On The Member £3; on Te Kunie £7 18s.

Credit: The Press 9Nov1901

1901 NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP

In 1901 the New Zealand Handicap, the forerunner of the Cup, was confined to horses that could do 5 min or better for two miles and according to "The Referee", "an excellent field of seven went to the post." Mr T Yarr's Monte Carlo, the outsider, won comfortably in 4:50 4-5 beating Albert and Victory.

The unplaced horses were Vickery, The Heir, What and All Day.

Monte Carlo by Lincoln Yet was trained and driven by B Edwards.

Credit: 'Ribbonwood' writing in NZ Trotting Calendar 25Oct44

1900 NZMTC SPRING MEETING: FIRST DAY

Long before the opening event yesterday the attendance was far beyond that of previous gatherings, the fine weather tempting many to visit the greatly improved grounds of the Metropolitan Trotting Club.

Speculation was represented by the sum of £7135, a great increase on the amount handled last year. During the afternoon the Premier and the Hon J Carroll were present, taking a great interest in the various events.

Results:-

TRIAL HANDICAP (saddle) of 40 sovs; second 8 sovs and third 4 sovs from stake. Two miles.

W Kealey's br m Lena Belle by Burlington, 5yrs, 22sec (D Harold) 1.
E Corser's Kate, 26sec (T Frost) 2.
J Smither's Jenny H, 18sec (M Edwards) 3.

The Fiddler scr, Secrecy 9sec, Mesmerist 11sec, Answer 14sec, The Fly 20sec, Home Rule 20sec, Specify 20sec, Atyshire Lad 26sec and Glenmuick 28sec also started.

Glenmuick and Kate were in the lead when the stand was passed, but going out of the straight Lena Belle took command, followed by Kate and Jenny H. This order was maintained for the first mile, Kate showing a lot of pace, but going unsteadily. Entering the last round Lena Belle was well clear of Kate and Jenny H, the rest not persevering. Turning into the home stretch. Kate passed Jenny H and drew on Lena Belle, but breaking, allowed the latter to go on and win by six lengths, Jenny H ten lengths off third. Time, 5min 24 3/5sec. Dividend - £11 16s.

PONY HANDICAP (harness) of 30 sovs; second 6 sovs and third 3 sovs from stake. Two miles.

F Pratt's b g Bliss Irvington by Young Irvington, 4yrs, 34sec (M Edwards) 1.
T Price junr's The Duckling, 37sec (T Price) 2.
G B Murfitt's Pansy Irvington, 33sec (Owner) 3.

Daybreak scr, Mary 23sec, Evelyn 27sec, Meta 37sec, Mero 38sec and Rushlight also started.

The Duckling and Mero were soon in command, Bliss Irvington being their immediate attendant. Passing the stand the second time, The Duckling was just showing in front of Bliss Irvington, and a little further on, the latter took command, and from this out the result was never in doubt, Edwards's mount winning by ten lengths. Pansy Irvington, 50yds off, third. Time, 5min 30sec. Dividend - £2 4s.

THE ADVANCE HANDICAP (harness) of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from stake. Two miles.

M Edwards's b m Nantes by Specification, 5yrs, 7sec (M Edwards) 1.
D J Price's Royalwood, 14sec (Owner) 2.
Mrs Parson's Fleetwood, 14sec (T Price) 3.

Kingston scr, Principal, Mermaid, Dusk, Veto, Irene, Miss Childe, Vancliffe 14sec, Victor Hugo 14sec also started.

Going quickly off the mark, Royalwood had a five lengths lead of Fleetwood before half a mile had been gone, with Nantes in third position. This order was maintained for another two furlongs, where Nantes passed Fleetwood, and went on in pursuit of the leader, this pair having the race to themselves. Entering the last round, Nantes took second place, being ten lengths behind Royalwood, who appeared to be going comfortably in the lead. Half a mile from home, Nantes passed Price's mount, and, going away, won easily by four lengths. Fleetwood ten lengths away, third, the rest pulling off. Time, 5min 13sec. Dividend - £2 14s.

THE SPRING HANDICAP (saddle) of 100 sovs; second 20 sovs and third 10 sovs from stake. Two miles.

E Bowes's br g Wenlock by Wilkin, aged, 29sec (R Day) 1.
V Harris's Shylock, 17sec (J Milne) 2.
H Hayes's Premier, 11 sec (M Allen) 3.

Occidental 12sec, Dictator 15sec, Lady May 22sec and Rothschild Boy 17sec(inc 8sec pen) also started.

Wenlock went off the mark at a great pace, and before going half a mile was out by himself, Lady May and Shylock being his nearest attendants. So they ran for a round, Premier improving his position, and Florrie taking fourth place. In the last half mile Premier drew on Shylock, and after an interesting race got almost on terms with him, being ten lengths behind Wenlock when the post was passed. Time, 5min 8sec. Dividend - £7 8s.

THE WILKIN HANDICAP (harness) of 150 sovs, with a Cup value of 25 sovs; second 30 sovs and third 15 sovs from stake. Two miles.

D J Price's b g Victory II by General Tracey, aged, 10sec (Owner) 1.
W Kerr's b m Thelma by Kentucky, aged, 5sec (Owner) 2.
J Smither's b m Vickery by Specification, scr (M Edwards) 3.

Sam Slick 7sec, Collector 9sec and Premier 11sec also started.

Coming to the stand, Victory was just behind Premier, this pair being well clear of Collector and Thelma, Sam Slick going unkindly. Going out of the home stretch, Victory II took command, and went on in advance of Collector and Thelma, Vickery making up her ground in great style. With half the distance gone, Victory was showing some ten lengths in advance of the pony, who was gradually overhauling the leader, Thelma in third place. Entering the last round Victory was only five lengths to the good, Vickery being twice that distance in front of Thelma, the rest a long way off. Half a mile from home Vickery had failed to get to the leader, who was still going strongly, and Thelma, coming strongly in the last three furlongs, just beat Vickery, finishing fifteen yards behind Victory II. Time, 4min 55sec. Dividend - £1 16s

PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP (harness) of 75 sovs. Two miles.

W Friedlander's ch m Woild Poole by Wildwood, 19sec (W Kerr) 1.
V Harris's Worthington, 21sec (Albaugh) 2.
A E White's Tracey Belle, 6sec (M Edwards) 3.

Valour 3sec, Big Jim 21sec also started.

Wild Poole went to the front at the six furlong post, and holding her own won by sixty yards, Tracy Belle a good third. Time, 5min 13sec. Dividend - £2.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (saddle) of 60 sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. One mile.

J Whitton's blk m Kozie by Berlin-Doll, aged, 14sec (Grant) 1.
R Craw's Honesty, 18sec (Owner) 2.
T Yarr's Jessie Palm, scr (B Edwards) 3.

Moana 7sec, Rita 8sec, Miss Poole 10sec, Redmire 14sec, Honest Jack 8sec(inc 10sec pen) also started.

Kozie was in the lead at the half distance, and drawing away won with the greatest ease by sixty yards. Then came Jessie Palm, who was just in front of Honesty and Honest Jack. Time, 2min 27 2/5sec. Dividend - £3 2s.

THE DASH HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. One mile.

J A Buckland's b g The Heir, by Vancleve, 16sec (C Piper) 1.
R Rutherford's Booby, 14sec (Grant) 2.
J Cooper's Utah, 6sec, (M Edwards) 3.

JH 8sec, Amelia 11sec, Hollis H 11sec, Little Archie 11sec, Wild Pool 12sec, Rimu 12sec, and Wild Wave 17sec also started.

The Heir showed out before the stand was reached; and was well clear of the field at the half mile post. Going on he won comfortably by six lengths from Booby, who broke repeatedly in the last half mile. Time, 2min 32sec. Dividend - £2 12s.


Credit: The Press 7Nov1900

1900 NZMTC SPRING MEETING: SECOND DAY

No better proof of the growing popularity of trotting as a sport could be had than the success that attended the concluding day of the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club's Spring Meeting yesterday.

Long before the decision of the first event the seating accommodation of the grandstand was taxed to the utmost, while the lawn and outside enclosure were crowded. As the afternoon wore on the attendance increased to such an extent that it constituted a record for any similar gathering ever held in Canterbury. The improvements carried out during the past few months to the lawn with its surrounding, well-kept flower beds, were greatly admired on all sides, while in other respects the comfort of patrons had also been furthered.

That the track was in excellent order was proved when Jessie Palm and Vickery put up record performances in saddle and harness respectively in winning their races, while Val was timed to trot his mile in a tick over 2min 18sec. After Miss Childe had won the Ladies' Bracelet, her driver, Mr F Vale, was presented by Mrs Louisson with a trophy amidst great cheering.

On the conclusion of the last event the stewards met the Hon. J Carroll in their room, when several complimentary remarks on the success of the meeting were made, and the following toasts were honoured:- The Hon. J Carroll, the President of the Club, the Government, the Secretary, and the Press.

During the day the sum of £7933 was passed through the totalisator, making the record amount of £15,068 for the meeting.

The following are the results:-

INNOVATION HANDICAP (in harness) of 50 sovs; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovsfrom stake. Two miles.

H Mace's b m Moonbeam by Rothschild, 5yrs, 16sec (F Smith) 1.
J Raymond's Modesty, 16sec (M Edwards) 2.
J A Buckland's Veto, scr (C Piper) 3.

Ida Park 6sec, Cincinnati 14sec, Impudence 14sec, Victor Hugo 16sec, Kruger 16sec, Romney Maid 16sec, Cashier 17sec and Clearaway 20sec also.

Cashier showed out from Moonbeam, who was quickly off the mark, Modesty and Kruger next. At the back Moonbeam took command, and passing the stand the second time she was showing well clear of Modesty, this pair being out by themselves. Edwards's mount gradually overhauled the leader, and half a mile from home was within four lengths of her, but though she came well in the last hundred yards, Moonbeam was two lengths and a half to the good when the post was passed. In the last round Veto took third place, finishing a hundred yards from Modesty. Time, 5min 26sec. Dividend - £3 18s.

A protest for fould driving in the straight against the winner was entered and dismissed, Moonbeam's driver being reprimanded.

THE SPREYDON HANDICAP (in harness) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs, and third 7 sovs from stake. Two miles.

W S Wootton's gr g Dusk by Young Irvington, 5yrs, 15sec (T Price) 1.
W Hamilton's Spec, 7sec (F Johnston) 2.
F C Parson's Mermaid, 13sec (Owner) 3.

Worthington 2sec, Rickety 3sec, Daybrook 14sec and Miss Childe 15sec also started.

Dusk quickly drew away from Miss Childe and Mermaid, having four lengths lead of the latter at the half mile post. So they ran till well into the last round, where Spec took second place and caught a little on the leader, but the latter won with something to spare by five lengths. Some distance off came Mermaid just in frint of Worthington. Time, 5min 26sec. Dividend - £2 4s.

THE PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP (in saddle) of 140 sovs; second 28 sovs and 14 sovs from stake. Two miles.

T Yarr's ch m Jessie Palm by Rothschild, 6yrs, scr (B Edwards) 1.
S Tapp's Dictator, 15sec (M Edwards) 2.
W Hayes's Premier, 4sec(incl 1sec pen)(M Allan) 3.

Kozie 5sec, Florrie 10sec, Shylock 10sec, Redmire 19sec, Lady May 22sec and Vauxhall 22sec(coupled with Dictator) also started.

Lady May momentarily showed in front of Vauxhall, but gave place to him at the end of the first quarter, Dictator in third place some thirty yards off. Passing the stand the second time the grey was in the lead, and Jessie Palm, although a long way behind, had given the other backmarkers the go bye. With a mile gone Dictator was out by himself, Vauxhall and Lady May, his nearest attendants, followed by Jessie Palm and Premier. Entering the last round Jessie Palm was running fifty yards behind the leader, with Premier the same distance off in third place, all the others well beaten. When three parts through the lap, Jessie Palm caught Dictator, and going on, won by twenty yards, a like distance separating second and third. Then at intervals came Vauxhall and Kozie, over a hundred yards further back. Time, 4min 43 2/5sec. Dividend - £2 10s

LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP (in saddle or harness), valued 25 sovs, with 50 sovs added; second 10 sovs and third 5 sovs from stake. Two miles.

Mrs Vale's b m Miss Childe by Rothschild, 4 or 5yrs, 30sec (F Vale) 1.
Mrs J Smith's Gambler by General Tracey, 42sec (Smith) 2.
Mrs J Foster's Perseverance II, 43sec(inc 2sec pen)(Forest) 3.

Duke C scr, Rickety 15sec, Heather Dew 21sec, Royal Tar 28sec, Veto 29sec, Tim 35sec, Kate 27sec, Florence 40sec and Home Rule 42sec(coupled), Specify(coupled with Gambler), Major Hopetown 44sec and Impulse 44sec(coupled), Souvenir 45sec and Paddyfeldt 45sec(coupled), Kruger 45sec(coupled with Perseverence), Auntie 46sec and Young Kenticky 46sec(coupled), Romney Maid 46sec and Ayrshire Lad 47sec(coupled), Rasper 47sec and Woodbrook 47sec(coupled) and General Power 47sec also started.

General Power maintained his lead for the first furlong, when the field closed up, and after a while Perseverance II emerged with the lead, which he held till half way through the last round. Here Miss Childe, who had worked her way into second place, got to the front, and won by five lengths, the same distance separating Gambler from Perseverance II. Time, 5min 24sec. Dividend - £206 4s.

A protest on the ground of inconsistency was dismissed, but notice to appeal being given, the totalisator investments were held over.

NOVEMBER HANDICAP (in harness) of 150 sovs; second 30 sovs, and third 15 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Smither's b m Vickery by Specification, 5yrs, scr (M Edwards) 1.
D J Price's Victory II, 6sec (Owner) 2.
W Kerr's Thelma, 4sec (Owner) 3.

Candidate 7sec, Sam Slick 9sec and Collector 10sec also started.

Collector showed the way past the stand, but running out of the straight Victory II had taken command, going on well clear of Collector and Sam Slick. Vickery having already drawn clear of Thelma. No change took place till the mile post was reached, where Collector retired. Sam Slick being second six lengths behind the leader, Collector and Vickery following. Going round the back, Vickery had taken third place. Victory II still going well in front. Entering the last round excitement ran high, as the scratch mare crept up to the leader and Sam Slick, who were now only separated by a length, Vickery twice that distance behind Sam Slick. A break by the last named, however, put him out of court, and he was supplanted by Thelma, who was rapidly making up her leeway. Turning into the straight Victory II was leading Edwards's mare by a length, and in a great finish she got to him a hundred yards from home, winning by a bare length, Thelma three lengths off. Then followed Sam Slick, Collector and Candidate in order. Time, 4min 45sec. Dividend - £4 2s.

THE HALSWELL HANDICAP (in saddle) of 75 sovs; second 15 sovs and third 7 sovs from stake. Two miles.

J Vallance's ch h Kingston by Kentucky-Flora Temple, 18sec (A Binnie) 1.
H A Beattie's Miss Brownwood, 21sec (D J Price) 2.
W Hamilton's Spec, 16sec (F Johnston) 3.

Principal 3sec(incl 6sec pen), Flowerwood 12sec, Prince Albert 20sec, The Fiddler 20sec, Ebony 24sec, Little Tim 26sec, Bonnie 27sec and Aestella 27sec also started.

Going quickly off the mark, Little Tim had a good lead at the quarter post, Miss Brownwood in second place, the Fiddler next. With a mile gone Miss Brownwood was on terms with the leader, Kingston having deposed The Fiddler, who was going very unsteadily. A little further on Miss Brownwood was in front, and Kingston directly afterwards took second place. When less than half a mile from home Miss Brownwood broke, and allowed Kingston to go on and win easily by sixty yards, Spec, who took second place in the last round, half that distance away third. Time, 5min 9 3/5sec. Dividend - £11.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (in harness) of 60 sovs; seccond 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. One mile.

J Cooper's blk g Utah by Kentucky, aged, 6sec (J Milne) 1.
M Edwards's Val, scr (Owner) 2.
W McFarlane's JH, 9sec (R Day) 3.

Monte Carlo scr, The Heir 9sec, Hollis H 10sec, Booby 11sec, Wild Poole 12sec, Worthington 15sec and Wild Wave 17sec also started.

When well under weigh Wild Wave was showing well clear of Worthington, Hollis H having taken third place. With half a mile left behind JH had deposed the leaders. Val within ten lengths of him just behind Worthington and Wild Wave, Utah well up. Half way round the last time Val had got to within four lengths of JH, Utah a like distance away. A great race between this trio then ensued, and after Val had settled JH, Utah got up and beat him on the post by a neck, JH only a length away. Time, 2min 24sec. Dividend - £20 14s.

THE FINAL HANDICAP (in saddle) of 60 sovs; second 12 sovs and third 6 sovs from stake. One mile.

Mrs W J Taggart's b g Bradlaugh by St James, aged, 12sec (J Taggart) 1.
S Tapp's Moana, 8sec (M Edwards) 2.
W A Scott's Bellboy, 7sec (Scott) 3.

Premier 4sec(inc 3sec pen), Rita 10sec, Miss Poole 12sec, Linda 15sec, Honesty 15sec and Lady May 16sec also started.

With two furlongs gone Bradlaugh had caught Lady May, and went away with a strong lead, Moana taking third place. A little further on Moana went into second position being quite sixty yards behind the leader. In the last quarter Moana drew slightly on Bradlaugh but was still forty yards to the bad when the post was passed. Then came Bellboy half that distance off, just in front of Premier. Time, 2min 26sec. Dividend - £3 2s.

Credit: The Press 10Nov1900