Lord Onslow writes in the Badminton Library that only eleven of the thorough bred sires imported from England to New Zealand have been decided successes at the stud. Thoy are Musket, Riddlosworth, Ravensworth, The Peer, Traducer, Albany, Anteros, Apremont, Cadogati, Leolinue, and Pacific. Whilst replying to the toast of his health at the recent Bendigo races, tho Victorian Governor, tbe Earl of Hopetoun, specially complimented the executive of the Club on the pure manner in which they upheld "the turf." He remarked thab both he and Lady Hopetoun were great admirers of the horse, whether for sport or utility, and although he did nob bet much, ha did occasionally " have a bi. on." He saw- no harm in betting so long as the person bet ting used only his own money, and did not exceed his raea..s. When this boundary was outstepped then the harm , His Excellency's remarks were heartily cheered. Sultan is reported to have turned a sad rogue. A contemporary remarks thab it would appear as if'the Australian air does not> suit the stock of Apremont, as very few of them do any good there. W. Clifiord, who lefb Napier to go to Melbourne a short time ago for the benefit of his health.is back again, much the better for the trip. Regarding the ages of tho horses en gaggd in tho New Zealand Cup (says the Canterbury " Times ") it will be seen from the subjoined table that there is this year a slightly greater proportion of three-year olds than appeared in the nominations for 1890. Tho figures read : — 1890. 1891. Three years .. .. 29 38 Four years .. .. 1& 1"! Five years .. .. 11 10 Six and aged.. ..7 10 60 75 According to the Melbourne papers tha South Australian horse Dillon has created a very favourable impression among the " touts " ab Caulfield. He follows his sire (Savanaka) very much, being, like hjto, a grey on the small side. They say (remarks "Augur") that the totalisator is driving racing men and their horses out of Now Zealand. I dare say some of the bipeds " never will be missed," and if tho quadrupeds distinguish them selves, ib will have the effect of attracting many. 