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MAHERS VARYING WAYS OF RIDING. One of the outstanding features of the Second October celebration has undoubtedly been the splendid riding of Matter; who has been frequently compared with Fordham, Archer and other great proficients in the art of race riding in the past. The charm of his riding has been In its wonderful variety, for, great as was his effort in each instance, the method was distinctly different where Prue, Rad-way aud Borrow were severally concerned, and in each instauce it. was a masterpiece. As regards Lord Roseberys filly first named it was an exhibition of delicate handling and supreme patience that got her home a neck in front of Arda for the Newmarket Oaks; In striking contrast Radway had to be vigorously ridden every yard of the way to- win the Ditch Mile Nursery, and Borrows success in the Challenge Stakes showed us another variety of brilliant skill and power, in which his "postmans knock" in the last stride figured prominently and, be it added, the finish betweeu him aud Wootton on that particular occasion was one of the tit-bits of the week, for each excelled himself. Maher has exceeded the century of winning mounts, coveted by every jockey, and holds a lead which should ensure his finishing once more at the top of the tree, but Woottons record Is also worthy of his great fame, bearing lu mind how severely he is handicapped by increased weight and health perhaps not too robust. "Vigilant," in London Sportsman.
