RACING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLV, Issue 79, 2 April 1914, Page 6

RACING NEWS.

AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB'S AXrrXJMN MEETING. rNTEHESTMTG DAY'S SPORT. A7BANA WINS BIG EVENT. The Auckland Trotting Clubs Autumn Meeting opened at Alexandra Park yesterday afternoon, in beautiful autumn weather, and with a large attendance. The track wa s greatly benefited oy the overnight rain, asd was in splendid order, the racing being decidedly interesting. The bi~ erent, won by Airana, in particular was a pretty one to watch, and the field were in close company practically all the way. The management of the meeting was entirely satisfactory, the various officials, under the secretary (Mr. C. F. Mark), getthrouph their respective duties in a rummer that left no room for complaint. THE TOTALISATOR. Speculation during the afternoon was brisk, the staff of Messrs. W. Blomfleld and Co. handling the sum of £10,863 10/. as compared with £5,047 lry on the corresponding day last year. Particulars are: THE OPENING EVENT. In the opening event there was only one withdrawal. Proud Child, Jan., which left twenty to go to the post, and they were a good average lot of maidens. When the machine closed, Tapatlna was a good first favourite, hut a lot of money went on Virago, while Lady Meldon, Black Thorn, and Salvle Dash had friends. The favourite was early in trouble, and never looked like getting to the front, but Virago, taking charge with half the distance covered, really made a o-ne-horee race of It, winning easily, with Lady Meldon and the favourite in the places. THE) FAVOURITE WINS. Another good field went to the post in the Siangere Handicap, the withflrawal being Uniform, Moorish Chief, Ilauruia, and Hosie Grey, leaving a field of seventeen to line up at the clock. Punters tacked Fashlonwood down to odds on, the southerner carrying about twice as much as Sweetmeat, the next best backed, the only other to get anything like decent support being Lady Zeppelin. The event caused some little sensation, Lady Rosier toppling over while turning round to come to the post, and some delay was caused. Further delay was occasioned by Sweetmeat, a two-year-old, starting bucking when the bell rang to go, and interfering badly with the field, which were then called back. Sweetmeat caused further obstruction, when they eventually did leave, the favourite, which wag on the back mark, having some trouble to get clear. lady Zeppeim showed a lot of pace in the early stages, but IaJJ-a-mile from home Fashionwood had the race In safe-keeping, and eventually won easily, Lady Zeppelin losing second position by breaking badly In the straight.

A GOOD RACE. The Alexandra Handicap, the principal event of tie day, bronght oat half-a-dozen. Eccentric being the eleventh-hour withdrawal. Gold Ben was made a very solid proposition, although there was plenty of money for Ludßki. the pair carrying more than half the Investments. Ludski sot ont well, but broke badly after covering a conple of furlongs, leaving Wallace M., the outsider of the field to go on In front. Wallace M. acted as pacemaker till they went past the half-mile post the last time, when Clive looked all over a winner, but broke badly, and Alrana then went to the front, and eventoally won a good race by three lengths, with Wallace M. and Gold Bell In the places, and Cllve, which broke a second time, close np fourth. A WELLrRIDDBN RACE. All the acceptors came out for the Banter Handicap, and Craibwood was made favourite, with Kitty's Tux, Cavalier, and Lieutenant all carrying plenty of money. Kitty's Tox started 6lowly, but soon ran to the front, and pasaed the stand the last time it looked all over. The favourite, however, on which Julian rode a patient race, pot within striking distance as they went along the back, and, catching Kitty's Tux.at the distance, outstayed her in the run home, and scored a popular victory. The ancient Cavalier was third. AX EASY WES. Recommended dropping out of the Hobson Handicap left thirteen to be harnessed up. St. Crania was rushed by punters, and started a good favourite, carrying more than twice as much as War Oloud, the next best backed, while half-hearted support was accorded Miss Dolce, Selkirk, Wallace M., and SundlaL Th» race proved to be the good thing the betting made out, for the favourite, getting in the lead early, practically made a one-horse race of it, winning easily from Wallace M., which gained second honours after a good race over the last half mile with Miss Dulee. A GOOD DIVIDEND. Vanolare, Craibwood, and Lady Doctor failed to make their appearance for the Stewards , Trot, and of the ten left Grattan Abbey was made a better favourite than Robex, nothing else getting anything moru than ordinary support. The favourite did not Wok like a winner at any part, and, although Itobex was running second for the greater part of the journey, he tired to nothing over the last few furlongs, and it was left to the veteran Baxter to lead all the way, and last long enough to win by a length from Airana. The latter put np a great performance, and was timed to do a little worse t3i«n 3.27, which beats the New Zealand Trotting record for that distance, but, of course, as a win was not registered, it cannot count. Baxter paid a good twofigure dividend. THE FAVOURITE BEATEN. The Cornwall Handicap, from which Prince Rnfus, Golden Rose, and Scotia were withdrawn, was a good betting race. Eccentric winding up favourite, with Uniform. Master Park, Walnut, and Casling all well backed. Casling and Uniform were the leaders for three-parts of the journey, when Uniform took command, and was never afterwards troubled, winning at the flnleh by a couple of lengths. Walnut stopped on the mark, and his backers did not get a rnn for their money. THE FINAL EVENT. The final event bronght out a field of twelve. War Cloud, St. Ursula, Recommended, and Mountain King being the absentees. Cndine was deemed worthy of most support, but Lord Victor. Miss] Dulce. Manecenita, and Ben F. all had friends. The latter went out to win from : end to end, and at the home turn looked like seeing >t out. He Just failed, however, to stall off a late , run by Undine, and suffered defeat by lralf-a-length. Details are:— EASTER HANDICAP (SADDLEI of lSOsove. Two miles. Mr. W. C. Angus' br g Craibwood, aged, by Wndwood —Bonnie. Tβ (Jnliaa) 1 Mr. W. R. Scott's b h. Kitty's Tux, syrs, 12s (Hall) 2 Mr. S. Hamilton's br g Cavalier, aged. 6s (Cunningham) 3 Also started: Stop It scratch (Nicholson). Prince Rufus Is (Duffln). Annoyed 4s (Wilsonl. Scotia 7s (Orange). Tableau 12s (McorP), Lieutenant 12s (McNae). Kitty's Tojc was early in the lead, and pasulug the staud was out a dezen i»"gth.

in front of Lieutenant, and then a similar di-=tam-o away came Annoyed, Cavalier, Craibwood, and Stop It all close &>£? t = < ;. r - Passin" the stand the second time Kitty Tux was six lengths in front of LAentenanL, and thcu in order came Cavalier, Annoyed and Craibwood. The latter ran through the field going along the back, and was witnta three lengths of Kitty's Tux as frey crossed the top the pair being **U clear of the field. At the distance the favourite haa caught Kitty's Tux, and drawing ont n mc concluding stapes won by a couple or lenjrths. Cavalier was eigjit lengths away third, and then came Scotia and Lieutenant with Tableau last. Time, -4.10- Craibwood was favourite. , HORSON HANDICAP (HARNESS) of lUUeovs. One mile and a half. Mr. \V. Perrin's br m St. Ursula, 3yK, by Papanul—Lccy Hinton, 10e (Perrln) j. Mr. J. Molloy's b g Wallace tf., aged, iis tOnrnzel - Mr: .7. CUtt'S b m Miss Dnlce, aged, 8s (Redsha«) 3 AI«o started: Wereroa srratca (Duffin), Alf. McKinney Is (J. Paul), HigMen 6s (MeNai') Sundial 7s (Malcolm), Specialty SH (Wyait), War Cloud 9s (Nyhan), Louvtma 10s" lUawkins), Selkirk 10s (MeMaster), Mountain Kins 12s (Harrison). St. Ursula was early In the lead, and passing the stand was ont six lengths In from ofLouvima, and then in order came Miss Duke, Wallace M. and Alf. McKinney. Goiiis alons the back St. Ursula was striding aloug in front and never let the field get near hear, winning as she liked by six lengths from Wallace M., which just beat Miss Dulce for tsecond honours. Alf. McTiiup, 3.36 1-5. St. Ursula was favourite. STEWARDS' HANDICAP TROT of luOsov-s. One mile and a. half. Mr. T Langford's b g Baxter, aged, by King Harold—Unknown, 13s (Price).. 1 Mr. J. Fitzgerald's b g Airaaa, aged, 5s behind scrati-h (Birder) - Mr. T. Stewarts b g Kobex, aged, 12s (Orange) > Also started: Lady WlUntoeton 4s (McCainmon), Miss Dextsr "s (Morrison), Grey W. 7s (lieen), Ilova 8s (Nyfcan), Keeelver lite (Gieson), Special Diamond 12s lllamillon). Gratxan Al>bey 12s (Kichar<J«. Baxter was quick to eettle to his work, and passing the stand was well clear of Udbex, and then at intervals came Grattan Abuey aiid Gray W., while the scratch horee was rapidly making up hid leeway. Going along the back Baxter was still setI ting the pace, with Kobex as hie nearest attendant and Airana heading the others. Crossing the top Airana moved np, and potting in a great run in the concluding stages, just falied to reach Baxter, which lasted long enough to win by a length. Hobex was six lengths away third. Hora was fourth. Time, 3.45. Grattan Abbey was favourite. CORNWALL HANDICAP (SADDLE) of 10O3OVS. One mile. Mr. M. Berwick's g m Uniform, as«J, by Commander—Unknown, 6s tM±tchelfion) 1 Mr. It. UHjbons' h g .Master Park, aged, 2s (-Cunningham) 3 Air. 11. Sutntields b m Cwling, aged, 0s (Hall) _ 3

Aleo startod: Eccentric scratch (Duffin), Bell Gray i!s (Lowe, jtuu). Stop It as (Nicholson), SpeclaUst 3b (Paul), Walnut 3s (MeALaster). When the boll rang Walnut would not strike a gait, aud took no part in the race. Casllng was first prominent and showed the way past the staud just clear of Uniform, with the rest of the tield six lengths away bunched. Going along the back Uniform beaded Casling and showed the way across the top three lengths dear of Casting and Master Park, which were together just In front of Eccentric. In the run home Uniform kept bis advantage and eventually won by a couple of lengths from Master Park, which was a length in front of Cosling, with Eccentric close np fourth. Time, 2.2 L Eccentric was favonrite. tSiABCONI HANDICAP (HARNESS) of lOOsors. One mile. Mr. A. Ley's b m Undine, aged, by Victory—Albert Victor mare, 5a (Blcbards) 1 Mr. W. Sharp's b g Ben P., aged, 10s (Sharp) -2 llr. .1. Wein'e blk g Silver Black, scratch, (JLcNae) ~ 3 Also started: Cute 3s (Nyhan), Royal Victor 4s (Rae), Lord Victor os (Julian), Lidy Specialist 6s (Paul), Sundial 7» (Malcoun), Miss Dulce Tβ (Kedehu.w), Manscenita 9s (Lynch), Jungle 10a (Haver), Hiss Judy 10s (Lowe). Ben. F. wae the first of the limit horses to begin, and pessiug the stand was out eight lengths in front of Undine, with Miss Dufce, Lady SpeclaUst and Silver Black following in that order. Trotting along the hack Ben F. was still the leader four lengths clear of Undine and Silver Bliei, which were together, with the rest of the field strong out, and these positions were maintained ac they turned for home. In the ran to the judge Undine and Silver Black challenged, and a great race resulted in Undine getting the verdict by half a length, with SUver Black a. couple of lengths away third, and then came Lady Specialist and JdJss Dnlce. Time, 2.21 2-5. Undine was favourite.

WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAT

The following handicaps have been declared by ilr F. W. Edwards for Saturday's racing:— Members' Handicap, one mile and a-half. —Ngarata scratch, Virago ss, Lady Meldou Oa. Miss Marvin Downs 9e, King Capitalist 9s, Kotiri 10s, Nut Ansel Us, Lady Doctor 12s, Roto Manuka Ms, King of Diamonds life, Mellnda May 15e, Quarryinan ISs, Jackson 18s, Royal News 18s, Solon Dillon 18s, Lucknow 18e. Blackthorn 18s, New Vita ISs, Doris Salisbury d JOe, Calcutta 30s, Presently 20s. Manukau Handicap, one raile and a-haJf. —Fashionwood scratch, Selkirk 4s, Lady Meldon Uβ, Cnildetdne 13s, Wapiti 13s, Hula. Gray Us. Winnipeg 15e, Hauruia 13s, Special Flower 15e, Lady Rosier 15s, Harold's Child 16e, Navigator 18s, Albert Wiikes 17s, Tamit.inni 18s, Biddy Biddy ISs Casket 19s, New Vita 13s, Bronze Bell 10s. Liverpool Handicap, two miles.—Goldbell scratch, Airann Is, Eccentric 3s. Reuben 3s, Clive 7s, Walnut 7s. Uniform Oβ, CaraUer 10s, Wallace M. 10s, Ludski Us. Autumn Handicap, two miles.—Stop It scratch. Master Park Is, Prince Rufus 2s Craibwood 2s. Annoyed 4s. Scotia 6s Kirlkiriroa Bs, Kitty's Tux !)s, Tableau 10s, Lieutenant 10s. Adams Memorial Handicap, one mile and a-luilf.—Uniform seratih, Wereoa 3s Prince Berlin 4s. Cute 4s. St. Ursula 4s Wallace M. se, Fashionwood. 6s, Hlghden is, St. Trefla Ss, Miss Dulce !>a. Lady Specialist Os, Sundial 10s, Wallet Nta Warcloud 10s, Speciality lls, Baxter 11s Gwelo 12s, Selkirk 12s, Manscenita 12e' Recommended 12s, Ben F. 13s, Mountain King 14s. Moorish Chief Wβ. - uonnta ' u H ?L Handicap. two mfles.—Airana scratch. Clive 6s. Cralbwood 7s. Vanclaro 10s, Lady Wilmington 12e, Mies Dexter 16s ?f£L W o<^ 7s J> Ns f rata J 7e, Hova 17 s. Royal Albert 20s. Receiver 21s. Special Diamond 22s,Tlobex 225, Rothschild Lad 22s Lady Doctor 225. Barn Handicap, one mile and a-quarter — Eccentric scratch. Goldbell scratch Ston It scratch. Master Park Is Prince'Rufus Iβ, Bell Gray is, Reuben 2s, Silver Blark as, Walnut 3s, Specialist 3s, Grampian 3s, Annoyed 4s. Undine 4s, Alf. McKtnnev 5s St. Ursula 6s. Wallace M. 7s, Cavalier 7s' Farewell Handicap, one mile.—Uniform scratch, Golden Rose Is. Wereoa 2s CaiRoral Victor 4s. Victor G. 5a Lord Vlc'or Q S ' TO" T , re 'i a I* MIBB Da '« 7l Sundial Acceptances close to-night at nine o'clock.

DISQUALIFICATION ENDORSED.

A meeting of the New Zealand Trottta" Association, held at CUristcaorch yesterdnV , -decided to endorse the Auckland Trottiii~ Club's disqualification of George nlcWsot for 12 months for misbehaviour, and not £. recommend John Nicholson for a trainer's It was decided to compiy with the rpfin««t £$S o ,^ hnll ? ClUb . to ~e ce^tai? n a?s qualifications from horses whlci had heen ter'ed 11 '' 1 ° re theiT names were

SOUTHLAND RACES.

GAPOX WINS THB CUP. (Bj Telegraph.—Press Association.) INVBRCARGILI* Wednesday. At the Southland Racing Club'e Antnmn Meeting to-day the attendance was good and the racing very Interesting. The totalieator recorded £13,212, as compared with £11,145 on the corresponding day of last season. A number of hor£es fell in tie steeplechase, among them Red Troon, whose rider. F. Ellis, had his right leg broken near the thlsh. He had not long returned from Christchureh, where he badly broke the other leg at the Grand National mecing.

SOUTHLAND CUP, 300sov«. Ooe mil* and a-qnarter. Mr V. Bciminglaa'a Gapon, 8.13 (E. McCroll) •—; ""■•• 1 Mt J. E. Rogers' King Torrent, β-ll (J. Moore) S Mr J. Smith's Roncahere, 6.7 (K. BnMtcombe) * Also started: Gold Coin 7.0, Parable 78 A sood r*ee. Won by a neck, threequarters of a length, between second and third. Time, 2.10. SOUTHLAND eTBBFLBS, SOOeors. Two miles and t-half. Rennee. 10.11 (M. A. Lesgsford) 1 Kelp, 10.8 (L. Hagertjr) 3 The Brewer, 11.8 (J. Kaan) i Also Etarted: Corso, Bed Troon, The Gunner. Zcngabee, Tommy, Blacfcej. NortD«rn. Wa imanata. Red Troon, Zengabee, Watmanaka. Corso, Blacksea and Northern ML The Gunner lost his riderJ Race won by six lengths. The Brewer 20 lengths away, third. Time. 3.31. FLYING HANDICAP, of 125iovs. Sis furlongs. Obsono, 8." I leilma. 6.12 2 Peter, 75 •« Also ran: Abo, Otakeho, Martian Mala, PenSer, Gold Sail, Curioseta, MUe Derere, Pride of Cliitha. Won by a length. Time, 1.16. IKVBRCARGILL TROT, of 120 sots. One mile and a-half. Moneymnker. 12s \ Jimmy Campbell, 15s • Missouri, 13s 3 Also started: Annie X., Balnamoan, Hnph Inchcape BpII, Mise Laori, Run Rrn, Dolly Rodders. I-a'ly Mac, Minim. Mistake, Mcklnney Belle. Massey, Woodroff, Doughboy. Iloyal Colours. Won by a length. Time, 3.51. COUNTY HANDICAP, of lOOeovs. Seren furlongs. Perrot, 5.12 - - Aerogram. 8.3 , J Also started: Biarritz, Alaska, Colours Flying, St. Warier. Won by two length 3. Time, 1.31 4-3. TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP. Ot 150 SOTS. One mile. Magdala. B.C, and Peerless, 7.8, dead heat 1 Russo. 8 12 : :! Also started: Aphaee, Obnloa, Miss Kellermann. Rock Ferry, Feodor, Wairakl. Russo was ten length* away from the winners. Time, 1.45 2-5.

RANDWICK TRAINING NOTES.

tny Cable.-Press AstoeuUon.— CcpjrlsW I (Received U. 40 «.m.) STDSBT. thie day. At Bandwick, this monrfng, St. Vano beat Lily Veil over ten furlongs in 2J.7 2-p. Beau Soult was too good for Britain over Audacity and lownit took 1.00 for th» a rtron« six furlongs, Cacou and CirtetUn Brother AH lone strong work! and Woorek worked nuietlr "Vthle'rand Bon Ton galloped longs in 1.33. the last six furlongs being CO sSSis ln D«ft > wmia]o by five lengths over a mile In 1.49 2-5. seven furlongs trarereed In 1.33. Cider and Owen Hoe ru a mile in Mβ. Radnor galloped ten fortongs in 2.254, the last half mile takta* 63a. AlnTed ran the last mfle <* Bine furlongs ln Andelosla worked oTer a mile and three *««"» a b jr?e. p »«» * *««- quarters of a length, ■with Belove three lengths away at the end of a mile and a quarter, In 2.17.