RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 79, 3 April 1911, Page 8

RACING NEWS.

AUCKLAND TSblilifG GLOB'S AUTUMN MEETINa. ..^

apMB GOOD RACING.

The opening day's racing in eonnectioii with the Auckland Trotting Clubs Autumn Meeting took place on the Takapuna Racecourse on Saturday last. The weather was dull, but-fortunately no rain fell to mar the enjoyment of the racing. The-attendance was larger than usually prevails at a trotting meeting in Auckland, and the change from Epsom to Tafcapuna was a good move by the club, and should do much to give the sport a big lift. The racing on the whole was decidedly interesting, the dub's handicapper, Mr F. W. Edwards, succeedine in. bringing the nelde well together. Mr Ike Hill officiated as Judge, Messrs G. Read and F.W. Edwards a< timekeepere, and Mr C. O'Connor ac starter. The management of the officials under the secretary, Mr C. F. Mark, left nothing to be desired, everything passing off without a hitch. During the afternoon several riders were fined for being late in leaving the paddock, but when they get better accustomed to their new surroundings the difficulty, will be overcome. The Garrison Band rendered a musical programme on the lawn, while Mr J. Sinclair catered in file well-known style. . . THE TOTALISATORB. Speculation was brick, the staff of Messrs W. Blomfield and Co. handling the sum of £6734, as against £3572 last year, when, however) £190 was received in bookmakers' ***' THE RACING. The racing was interesting and the fields large, the finishes for the most part being very close. In the opening event' Master Park monopolised the betting, and the unique experience of "backing a winner without making a profit was obtained by the horse's supporters. A good favourite in Hnon Leal was found for the 'Stewards' Handicap, Royal Albert being the only other to meet with any support. The good thing, however, finished out of a place, the winner turning up in Elsie's Child, which returned her supporters a -good dividend. the consistent Peggy Pryde was made a better favourite than Caedmon in the Autumn Handicap, the pony galloping event, and the pah* finished In that order, Peggy Pryde leading throughout. A good odds-on favourite wag made of Sylvie in the Takapuho Handicap, and once more backers were on the spot, Sylrle winning after a good race with Bell Gray. General Joabert and Lady Wilmington, the second and third fancies,-finished out of a place. Echuea was made very hot for the Middle Class Handicap with Bazainite and Miss Bell Boy next in request. The favourite refused to settle down, and Miss Bell Boy, getting .to the front, won. easily at the finish from Bazainite. Another good favourite in Flora Mac went under in the Hobson Handicap, Gray W., the third favourite, winning after a good race with Annoyed. 'Backers had better luck Id the Cornwall Handicap, for which Lady Richmond was made an odds-on favourite, and duly landed the stake fairly easily, with Yankee Doodle and Royal Victor in the places. Only two—Lord Specialist and Our George—found anything like support in the concluding event, the Marconi Handicap, the former being the better favourite. The pair finished first and second, the Utter winning nicely. Details are:— TAKAPCNiA HANDICAP (Harness) of lOOeove. Two miles. H. Hendriksen's b f Sylvie, by Franz— D.1.C., 3 yns, 18s (Hendriksen) 1 ■H. A. Co&tes' eh m Bell Gray, syrs, 12s (Lowe) 2 E. G. Landall's ge b Autocrat, aged,. 13* (Paul) 3 Alsto started: Bingana lls, General Joubert 12s, Lady Lore 13i, Lady Wilmington 18s, Count lOe. When the stand was reached Bylvle bad charge, the rest of the field, with the exception of Bingana, being within three lengths of the leader, the race being a. pretty one. Passing the stand the second time .Sylvie still had charge. Just clear of Bell Gray, after which came Lady Love, Autocrat, and General Jonbert; Racing aJonr the back Syivie and Bell Gray drew away from the field,' and the pair fought out an interesting finish, Bylvle staying the longest, and winning by two lengths. Autocrat was six lengths away, third, Just in front of Lady Wilmington, and then came Bingana and Lady Love. Time, S.lO. Sylvie was favourite. MIDDLE-CLASS HANDICAP (Saddle) of COeove. One mile and a-half. F. Martin's gr m Miss Bell Boy, by Bell Boy—NelUe, syre, 8s (Knight) .......'. 1 F. Leslie's br g Bazainite, Syn, Tfia , Hendriksen) ■ 2 B. Armitage's blk m Lady Wllhelmtna, syrs, 9s (Orange) 3 Also started: Lady Specialist 13s, Albert Wllkes 14s, Bchuca 15s, First Light 15s, Black Gin 19s. Echuea coon caught the limit horses, but 'was mixing it badly, and, when three furlongs were covered, Miss Bell Boy, virtually the scratch Jiprse, was in front, and led past {be stand, followed by Bazainite and Lady Wilhelmina. Miss Bell Boy increased her advantage going round the back, and was never seriously troubled, eventually winning easily by six lengths. Bazatnite and Lady Wilhelmina fought oat' a great finish for second honours, the former getting Ihe verdict by a. neck, Albert Wilkes ■was <fourth. Time 3.53 2-5. Bchnca was favourite. .HOBSON HANDICAP (Harness) cX «0so«m. One mile and a-half. E. Keen's gr g Gray W., by Robert W. —unknown, aged, 15s (Robertson) 1 T. Stewart's eh m Flora Mac, aged, 15s (Orange) ' __ 3 Atao started: Alt. McKhroey ecratch, Undine 6s, Gold Bell 10b, Receiver Uβ, Myrtle i>. 13s. - '* Gr "£ W * ""** "tee-ewt.ef tJie limit horses to settle down, and led iw»t the etan*, feii?, Wed il 'Aanored, Myrtle 8., Receiver, and Flora Mac. There was not much between GrayJRT. and Annoyed as they trotted along pany at the borne turn. In the run to tne post a good race was witnessed, Gray W staying the longest, and getting the ver- ? lc Lu y * fe"* ,, *- p l° r a Mac was three lengths away, third, and. then came Receiver and Alf. AlcKinnoy. Time 4 0 £5 FJora Mac was favourite. CORNWALL HANDICAP.(SaddIe) of 100 eovs. Distance, one mile. H. Wicks' eh m Lady Richmond, by AlD. Brophy's to g Yankee Doodle, 13s .. 2 I'areons and Kinsey'e Royal Victor, 4* 3 Also-started: Specialist scratch, Manle7«>d £. St. Michael 7s, Madam Melba lls, Wh^"?h d ll8 ' ?° bei lls > Woodbury 13e Wlhen the stand was reached Yankee e i> w t ß ln front ' ttnd wae toileted by Lady Rlebnjond, Madam Melba, and John Harold. Going- along: tie back, Lady Richmond took charge, and showed the way T lt \ » nke * Doodle, Robex, Royal victor following In that order. Easily holding her own in the concluding stages, Lady Richmond finished a winnef by two lengths from. Yankee Doodle, which, wae three lengths ahead of Royal Victor, Robex being fourth, and Myrtle fifth. Time! 2.29. Lady Richmond watf favourite. MARCONI HANDICAP (Saddle) of 60 sove. One mile. P K^ ut^ r!and > ?h g Our George, 4yrs, fe y Kto s George—unnamed, iosecs, (fVGSt) •■••■••■•.., ~ 1 ■'-aZSFSS&J ?** SpeclaVlsi.-Syrs" G. Richards' blk f Theima Mckinney,' 3yre., 13eece. (Richards) 3 Also started: Baron Leugen, scr., Klrlklrlroa, 4secs., Monica, 6sece., Previous Sfe wW'uSsr' Roßle Wilkee Mef P « e fSf. ,2*5 Lord Specialist, Myrtle B. and Our Georee Lord Specialist went to the front Eoinir along the back, followed by Theima McKlnney and Our George. The last named was on terms with the leader at the home turn, and drawing out in the run to the post won by three lengths. Theima m£ Klnney was a length away third with Myrtle B. fourth. Time, 2.37. ierd Sneciollst was favourite. HANDICAPS FOR BECOND DAY. The following handicaps have been de nS'. by racfn r g:l- W ' K^rds *TWet 14., Merry Wfll' Mikado^J* ~,,1 ««j

Hill ' Trotting Handleaft Vanctare ecr, Tableau 's, EntekaWs, Mdy Wilmington 19s, Boyal Albett H««e s CalM ate, Mies Dunmoie 24e. Beceirer see. Huon beal 295, Harry Mace 375. Bangitoto Handicap, **°'S^~^ V «er r Lady Richmond «*> **>*?■ ■& »5?; dare 4s, Maplewood Bβ, Cavalier Bs, Bell* Gray 128, Viscount I*. BtwM«r lSe, Autoenrt 13* An Night 13«, W*odbury Mβ, Yankee Doodle 15s, Baxter 18s. Wild Marie 20s, Mai Honey 20s. April Handicap, n'*^ t^^^££ ll *l.:£ Bed Lupin 10.8. Peggy Prya* »10. Jack Delaval 8.12, Arawa 7.13, Queensland 7.1% Miss SteHa7.9. Report 7.9 <**"»»1;* \ TPrlncess Ena 7.7, Blue Vale T-β, Kaahoe 7.9, BalT«ra 7.3, Malta 7.2, Palrawaatu 6.12. Autumn Handicap, one mile and a-half.— Bobex scr, Te Awahurl Is, Autocrat to. Miss Bell Boy 2s, Ktriklriroa 3b, Yankee Doodle Sβ, Monica s*. Our Oeoqw <*>. £•*»■" Be, Mah Honey 8.1, Msh Molly 8s War Cloud Bs, Gray W. 10s. Lady WUhelmina 11s, Nelson lls, Little Paul 12s, Myrtle B. 12e, Mararoa Wβ, Bed Seal 15s, Echuca los, Albert Wilkee 16b, Baialnite 16e, Hena lee. Adams Memorial Handicap, one mile.— Madam Melba ecr, Phylllstina ecr. Count 6b, Undine 6s, Gold Bell 7s Ballot 7s, Boadlcea 7e, Annoyed »s, Receiver 9s, Mies Salisbury 12s, Dr. Jim 13s, Monotype 13s. Calliope Handicap, one mile and a-half.— Specialist ecr, «anderene 6s, Boyal Victor 6b, Flor*n« 9s, St. Ulcbjrtl M», Belle Gray 12s, Sweet Patch 13s, Alf. McKinney 14s, Sylvle 15e, John Harold lfc, Blngana 16e, Autocrat 17s. General Joubert' 17s, I*dy Love 18s, Count 20s. Acceptances dose to-night at 9 o'clock.

MASTERTON NOTES.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) MASTBBTON, Saturday. I am Informed on reliable authority that the Racing Commission, which recently inspected the Opekl racecourse, are pleased ■with the course iteelf, accommodation for Jockeys, etc., and the general surroundings, tint considered that one or two of the buildings are not quite up-to-date. It Is anticipated that the Mastefton Racing Club will escape the pruning knife of the Commission, and the Wairarapa Racing Club will also be passed over, as the Commissioners are delighted with the Tauherinlkau course, surroundings, and buildings. The exit of the bookmaker has already resulted beneficially to the Masterton Club from a financial standpoint. At the. recent meeting the amount put through the tote showed an increase ot £5561, compared with the receipts of the meeing In March, 1910, when bookmakers "were In existence. Th« tote receipts at the March meeting in 1910 totalled £7072, and at the same meeting in 1911 £12,636. The bookmakers' fees at the 1010 meeting came to £252, while tble year they were nil. The club's ten per cent at the March, 1910, meeting came to £707; this year it was £1263. The revenue to the dub from (he autumn meeting last year amounted to £059, while this year it came to £1263, an increase of £301.

RACING COMMISSION.

(By Telegraph.—Freaa Association.) GISBOBNB, Sunday. Sir George Clifford and Mr B. H. Nolan, members of the recently-appointed Racing Commission, arrived here on Saturday morning and inspected the two local' courses. They leave again this evening for the Sonth. While here-they received a deputation from -the Toiago Bay Club, and probably a deputation from the Wairoa Club will wait, on them at Napier to-morrow; The other member* of the Commission, who are at present at •Rotorun, will Join Sir George Clifford and Mr Nolan at Palmerston North, and then the Commission will Inspect the Horowbenna course, leaving for Nelson lat<jr, and proceeding to the West Coast. (They expect to return, to Christcfhorch about Tuesday week.