Somnus (S. Harris) ... 1 Yattendon—Peeress colt (Kidmons) ... 2 Nonpareil (Derrett) 3

The betting was 7 lo 4 on Somnus, 10 to 1 against Golddust, S to 1 afiaiust La Mode, 2 and 4to 1 against the others. Time 1 miv, 19J sees. The magnificent appearance of Mr Driver's colts served to confirm the pre viously formed opinion that the race would be virtually a walk over. Mr Campbell had no easy task with the youngsters, La , Mode, Hinemoa, and Golddust breaking away, and running nearly the whole dis tance. When, the;(lug fell, Somnus led, the Yattendon colt coming next, Amulet lying last. At the tumNoupareil was coming up. but the effort was futile, Somnus retaining the lead, aud winning in a canter. Ersoit Stakes. On Dit (Derrett) 1 Sir Garnet (S. Harris) 2 The Joker (Wattie) 3 Time, 2inins. Msocs. Sir Garnet led at the start, followed by On Dit, Joker, nnd Komeo. At the tar end of the course, On Dit was coming up, but did not assume the lead till near home. It was a splendid race. ~*.
To-day's Races.
CHRISTCHUKCH COURSE

This afternoon.
The Autumn Meeting was continued to day. The weather was dull but fine. There was a good attendance.
